In the semi-final round of the competition, a panel of University alumni reviewed each of the business plans and narrowed the field of contenders to six. When the judging was completed, first place in the Innovation category was awarded to BoltCon Co.for its plan to develop high voltage, boltable underground electric power transmission cable connectors. Calling themselves the Center for Excellence in Nursing Practice, the team proposed development of billable consulting services for community-based health care. Additional support was provided by the Northeastern University Entrepreneurs Club, the Entrepreneurial Lab, and the College of Business Administration Academic Venture Fund. Competition sponsors will be working with all the award winners to help ensure the success of their start-up year.
Plans are already underway for next year's competition.
Volunteers are also needed to help identify emerging business projects and serve as Business Plan Competition sponsors or team mentors. Contents Northeastern University College of Business Administration. 360 Huntington Ave. John and I met regularly over a four month period. I needed to pick John's brain to fully understand his ideas and share some of my own.