Awards
For the Existing Business category, the top prize will be $12,000, the second-place prize will be $6,000, and the prizes for up to four runners-up will be $2,000 each.
For the New Business category, the top prize will be $6,000, the second-place prize will be $3,000, and the prizes for up to four runners-up will be $1,500 each.
"I recommend this endeavor to anyone starting or nurturing a small enterprise in the Windham County area. Armed with the knowledge and vision derived from my participation in this competition, I have been able to operate more efficiently and plan more effectively for the many challenges faced by a small business, especially in these times. BDCC's continued commitment to the economic vitality of our area is implemented in a very practical manner by their sponsorship of this innovative event."
-- Richard Holschuh of Concrete Detail, Brattleboro, Vermont