Judging Criteria 

 

Relevance/ Importance to Trail Economic Development (10 points)

 

Viability of the Business Idea (50 points)

            -  Market strategy

            -  Profit / Loss projections

            -  Available resources of the applicant

            -  Relevant experience of the applicant to accomplish the Plan

 

Economic Impact on the region (20 points)

 

Presentation Quality (10 points)

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Reach out to one of these consultants: 

 

Amy Keth
Business Consultant
Small Business Development Center
814.393.2060
877.292.1843

Small Business Development Center
Clarion University Barnes Center
Suite 100, 330 North Point Drive
Clarion, PA 16214

 

Frank J. Hajduk
SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives)
Venango County Branch Manager

814.677.3152

217 Elm Street
Oil City, PA 16301
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