The School of Business & Government® 2019 Business Plan Competition is an annual event which is already underway. This competition gives students a chance to develop and pitch a business plan giving real-world value. There are four rounds in which students compete and receive valuable feedback from judges who are business people themselves.
In the first round of the competition, Business & Government professors evaluated the submitted business plans and selected the top ten moving on to round two, which entails a complete presentation pitching their business plans to the panel of judges. In the third round, the top five students or teams pitched to the judges with printed materials showcasing their presentations. Students gain valuable experience in the planning, skills, and knowledge necessary to develop a business plan while given the opportunity to consult with faculty advisors.
The fourth and final round will be Tuesday, April 9 where the finalists present their PowerPoint and written plans to the judges. The competition culminates with a banquet that evening where the top ten finalists and their guests enjoy an exciting evening as the top five winners of the competition are revealed and awarded cash prizes, the top prize being $5,000.
Articles of Interest
Ohio Christian to Host Fifth Annual Forge Leadership Summit
Published: July 19, 2019
Ohio Christian University will host the fifth annual Forge Leadership Summit
on July 23-27. The five-day conference is the Forge Leadership Network’s
foundational event that on-ramps students into their yearlong mentorship
academy to develop the next generation of conservative leaders. Forge will
welcome 75-80 young adults to the summit where they will participate in
dynamic trainings, professional development programs and listen to over two
dozen renowned speakers on current issues.
“Forge is raising up a farm system for the conservative movement in the
state [of Ohio],” said Co-
Ohio Christian University will host the fifth annual Forge Leadership Summit
on July 23-27. The five-day conference is the Forge Leadership Network’s
foundational event that on-ramps students into their yearlong mentorship
academy to develop the next generation of conservative leaders. Forge will
welcome 75-80 young adults to the summit where they will participate in
dynamic trainings,
Ohio Christian University will host the fifth annual Forge Leadership Summit
on July 23-27. The five-day conference is the Forge Leadership Network’s
foundational event that on-ramps students into
Ohio Christian Offers New Concentrations for Online Business Program
Published: July 18, 2019
Ohio Christian University recently announced two new concentrations in the
Bachelor of Arts in Business degree for students in the Adult
Ohio Christian University recently announced two new concentrations in the
Bachelor of Arts in Business degree for students in the Adult
Ohio Christian University recently announced two new concentrations in the
Bachelor of Arts in Business degree for students in the Adult
Happy Independence Day – Praise God for our Freedom!
Published: July 1, 2019
By Dr. Bradford Sample
On July 4, 1776 the Second Continental Congress adopted Thomas Jefferson’s
draft of “The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of
America” after about one month of writing, review, and debate. Members of
Congress did not argue over the philosophy or basic tenets of the document.
Among its most powerful and well-remembered phrases are “We hold these
truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are
endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these
are Life, liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” This
By Dr. Bradford Sample
On July 4, 1776 the Second Continental Congress adopted Thomas Jefferson’s
draft of “The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of
America” after about one month of writing, review, and debate. Members of
Congress did not argue over the philosophy or basic tenets of the document.
Among its most powerful and well-remembered phrases are “We hold these
By Dr. Bradford Sample
On July 4, 1776 the Second Continental Congress adopted Thomas Jefferson’s
draft of “The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of
America” after about one
Students Travel to Alabama, Gaining Sports Business Experience
Published: May 13, 2019
The Ohio Christian University athletic department and School of Business and
Government recently took a trip to Alabama to learn about careers in the
sports business field, and network with professionals in the industry. Just a
few of the businesses that students had the opportunity to visit were The
United States Sports Academy, SEC headquarters, and Reese’s Senior Bowl.
After visiting the United States Sports Academy, Ohio Christian University
students were featured in a publication for The United States Sports Academy
titled, “The Academy.” The feature briefly touched on what
The Ohio Christian University athletic department and School of Business and
Government recently took a trip to Alabama to learn about careers in the
sports business field, and network with professionals in the industry. Just a
few of the businesses that students had the opportunity to visit were The
United States Sports Academy, SEC headquarters, and Reese’s Senior Bowl.
After visiting the
The Ohio Christian University athletic department and School of Business and
Government recently took a trip to Alabama to learn about careers in the
sports business field, and network with
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Tom Minnery Named 2019 Faith & Liberty Award Recipient
Published: April 30, 2019
On Thursday April 18th, Ohio Christian University School of Business and
Government presented Tom Minnery with its annual Faith
On Thursday April 18th, Ohio Christian University School of Business and
Government presented Tom Minnery with its annual Faith
On Thursday April 18th, Ohio Christian University School of Business and
Government presented Tom Minnery with its annual Faith
Internet Safety Advocate Speaks On Campus
Published: April 17, 2019
Ohio Christian University was happy to host Donna Rice Hughes Monday, April
15th in both chapel and as a Distinguished Speaker in the School of Business
and Government. Rice Hughes is the President and CEO of Enough Is Enough and
has been working since 1994 as a pioneering leader on the frontlines of U.S.
efforts to make the Internet safer for children and families. Her
three-pronged strategy connects the technology industry, the public, and the
legal community in helping protect children online. She was awarded the 2013
Women In Technology Award for Social Impact as well as the 2014
Ohio Christian University was happy to host Donna Rice Hughes Monday, April
15th in both chapel and as a Distinguished Speaker in the School of Business
and Government. Rice Hughes is the President and CEO of Enough Is Enough and
has been working since 1994 as a pioneering leader on the frontlines of U.S.
efforts to make the Internet safer for children and families. Her
three-pronged
Ohio Christian University was happy to host Donna Rice Hughes Monday, April
15th in both chapel and as a Distinguished Speaker in the School of Business
and Government. Rice Hughes is the President
2019 Business Competition Gives Students Real World Experience
Published: April 15, 2019
On April 9th, Ohio Christian University’s School of Business and Government
hosted the annual awards banquet for its Business Plan Competition. Five
finalists in the competition were awarded recognition as well as cash awards
for their business plans. This annual competition gives Business students a
chance to put into practice what they are being taught in classrooms. Its
purpose is to give students a real-world opportunity to develop a business
plan and present it to a panel of distinguished businesspersons.
This year’s first-round competition judges were Dr. Monty Lobb, Dean, and
On April 9th, Ohio Christian University’s School of Business and Government
hosted the annual awards banquet for its Business Plan Competition. Five
finalists in the competition were awarded recognition as well as cash awards
for their business plans. This annual competition gives Business students a
chance to put into practice what they are being taught in classrooms. Its
purpose is to give
On April 9th, Ohio Christian University’s School of Business and Government
hosted the annual awards banquet for its Business Plan Competition. Five
finalists in the competition were awarded
Faith and Work Seminar a First on Campus
Published: April 10, 2019
On Saturday March 23rd, Ohio Christian University hosted the Faith
On Saturday March 23rd, Ohio Christian University hosted the Faith
On Saturday March 23rd, Ohio Christian University hosted the Faith
State Representative Rick Carfagna Visits Campus
Published: March 11, 2019
On Friday, March 8th, State Representative Rick Carfagna (Chair, Finance
Subcommittee on Higher Education) visited Ohio Christian University (OCU). He
was welcomed to the president’s office by Dr. Jon Kulaga (President), Ted
Perry (Chief Financial Officer) and Craig Brown (Chief Relationship
Officer) where the group discussed multiple partnerships related to
micro-credentialing, entrepreneurship and workforce development for regional
incumbent industry.
Rep. Carfagna received a campus tour from OCU students, then ended his time
on campus with a meeting in the Robert W. Plaster Free
On Friday, March 8th, State Representative Rick Carfagna (Chair, Finance
Subcommittee on Higher Education) visited Ohio Christian University (OCU). He
was welcomed to the president’s office by Dr. Jon Kulaga (President), Ted
Perry (Chief Financial Officer) and Craig Brown (Chief Relationship
Officer) where the group discussed multiple partnerships related to
micro-credentialing,
On Friday, March 8th, State Representative Rick Carfagna (Chair, Finance
Subcommittee on Higher Education) visited Ohio Christian University (OCU). He
was welcomed to the president’s office by Dr.
