Careers, Jobs, Small Business Seminars, Online, Small Business How-to Seminars: New York StartUP! 2025 Business Plan Competition Orientation

Date and Time
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 7 - 8 PM
End times are approximate. Events may end early or late.

Location

ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registration
Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL
Event Details

**This event will be online only**

Are you an entrepreneur looking for the chance to launch your business? Then don’t miss out on the New York StartUP! 2025 Business Plan Competition!

The competition provides an opportunity for inspiring and innovative entrepreneurs to take their ideas and turn them into reality with access to Library resources, mentorship, and the chance to win one of three prizes: 1st Place: $15,000, 2nd Place: $10,000, and 3rd Place: $7,500.

An orientation session provides all the information that you need to know about this exciting competition.

Attending an orientation session is the first requirement of the competition, so don't miss it!

Register for an orientation session now to :

  • Get an overview of the timeline and requirements of the competition
  • Learn about the resources available at the Business Center to start and grow your business.
  • Attending an orientation session or viewing the orientation is the first requirement of the competition

    Bring your questions!

    Visit nypl.org/bizplan for more details.

 

Click here to register

 

About the Presenter: 

Paisley Demby

Paisley Demby has been responsible for the training and development of over 12,000 business owners. A recognized authority on business and leadership development Mr. Demby is a highly sought-after speaker, Executive Coach, and CEO trainer: offering dynamic keynote and general session presentations, in-depth seminars, and lively executive development training courses that inspire audiences to take action in the areas of business strategy, leadership, marketing, sales, and finance. Mr. Demby draws upon over 25 plus years of business development and finance experience working with startups to large-scale multimillion-dollar corporations.

Funding provided by the Wells Fargo Foundation.

 

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* Do you live in Brooklyn or Queens?
We welcome all to participate in the competition and learn how to put a business plan together. However, only residents of Manhattan, The Bronx, or Staten Island who start a business in one of these three boroughs are eligible to win a prize.
Similar competitions are available for residents of Brooklyn and Queens. The Brooklyn Public Library runs the Brooklyn PowerUP! Competition for Brooklyn residents. The Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) offers the StartUP! Competition for Queens residents.
Assistive Listening and ASL
ASL interpretation and real-time (CART) captioning available upon request. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance by emailing accessibility@nypl.org.