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Submissions Now Accepted for 2012 Buck$ for Bright Ideas Competition |
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Submissions Now Accepted for 2012 Buck$ for Bright Ideas Competition
Contact:
Jessica M.L. Thompson, Marketing & Communications Director, Chamber
270-781-3200; jessica@bgchamber.com
Jeff Hook, Director of Operations, Central Region ICC
270-901-3490; william.hook@wku.edu
BOWLING GREEN, KY-The Central Region Innovation & Commercialization Center (Central Region ICC) is now accepting applications for the 2012 Buck$ for Bright Ideas Competition. This competition, hosted by the Central Region ICC and Western Kentucky University's Center for Research & Development, is a publicly funded program to encourage entrepreneurs to submit their plans to implement an innovative idea, product or invention.
"Many people in our region of the state have innovative ideas that could become the foundation for a new business," Jeff Hook, director of operations for the Central Region ICC, said. "Some of those people need help moving forward toward commercialization, and the Central Region ICC is here to help with that effort."
Competition participants will receive one-on-one assistance from the Central Region ICC and other local business development experts. In addition, participants will be eligible to win professional services worth more than $25,000. The awards will be presented at a banquet on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at WKU's Center for Research & Development.
"There will be multiple winners who will receive free services from regional professional firms for market research, patent research, accounting support, product design help and more," Hook said. "All applicants are eligible to receive one-on-one assistance with their idea at no charge and all ideas submitted will be held in strict confidence."
Applications will be accepted online at www.bucksforbrightideas.com until Wednesday, April 18, 2012. Participants must submit an application and a description of their idea, product or invention to be eligible for the competition. There is no charge to enter this contest.
Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce Chairman D. Gaines Penn says this competition is an excellent opportunity for Chamber partners to receive valuable feedback on their innovative business ideas. "A competition like Buck$ for Bright Ideas gives everyone a chance to share their ideas with business experts and receive recognition for their work. We're lucky to have the Innovation & Commercialization Center and WKU's Center for Research & Development in our midst, and we thank them for leading this competition."
More information about the contest can be found at www.bucksforbrightideas.com or by contacting Jeff Hook at the Central Region ICC: 270-901-3490 or william.hook@wku.edu.
About the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce Incorporated in 1935, the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce is a 5-Star Accredited Chamber by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and was named the 2009 Chamber of the Year by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives. As the fourth largest chamber in Kentucky, the Chamber serves as a premier business advocate for its more than 1,300 partners and is the driving force for economic development in South Central Kentucky. Its primary goals are to promote growth and success in the business community, reaching its small business partners and those in large industries alike. With leadership programs, governmental relations projects, educational initiatives and involvement opportunities, the Chamber aims to support the community and its neighbors in order to enhance the business climate and continue to grow the region.
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