The competition is open to any aspiring entrepreneurs, students or otherwise, who are willing to establish their new venture in the Kentucky Highlands Empowerment Zone .
New ventures are limited to start-up companies only.
Buyouts, expansion of existing companies, real estate development and relocations will not be considered. Registration Your are required to register your intent to enter the competition. When you register, you will receive instruction for ordering your Business Plan Pro, a business software package free of charge. Business Plan Pro must be used to submit your business plan. View Registration Form Download Registration Form in Word format Submission Initial submissions must include a written plan.