Use the following resources to learn about and locate industry classification codes. Although there are several classification systems, NAICS and SIC codes are the most prevalent.
NAICS: The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the standard used by federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy.
SIC: Standard Industrial Classification codes classify a business or facility according to its primary kind of activity, such as chemical manufacturing or electricity generation.
The SPC Library has access to 40+ business databases. Select one of the following databases to start your research now.
SCORE is a national, non-profit organization with more than 13,000 members which began in 1964. Comprised of a group of working and retired business executives who donate their time assisting people in the U.S. in starting-up new businesses or providing business mentoring for existing businesses.
Our 11th ANNUAL BUSINESS PLAN & ELEVATOR PITCH COMPETITION
SPRING 2023
To participate and compete to win cash prizes be sure to complete the INTENT to COMPETE SURVEY (link below)
Each year SPC awards over $10,000 to students for their innovative ideas!
IMPORTANT DATES - 11th Annual Business Plan & Elevator Pitch Competition- 2023
MAY 7th - Deadline to Enroll to Compete [online] CLICK HERE To ENROLL
MAY 7th - Deadline to Submit Business Plans and Elevator Pitches [online] in MyCourses Competition Group
MAY 8th-9th - Round #1 Judging
MAY 9th - Semi-Finalists Announced
MAY 10-12th - Mandatory Training for Semi-Finalists [must attend 1 session @ Seminole Campus]
MAY12th-21st - Round #2 Judging [online]
MAY 22nd - Finalists Announced
JUN 13th - Final Competition with Judge Panel @ Seminole Campus
JOIN US TO FIND OUT WHO GOES HOME WITH AWARDS TOTALING $10,000
Your business model – on one page
The Business Model Canvas, is a strategic management and entrepreneurial tool. It allows you to describe, design, challenge, invent, and pivot your business model. Create your own with this tool.
The Canvanizer Create your own with this tool.
PRIZE WINNERS for the 9th Annual Competition
BUSINESS PLAN WINNERS
1st Place - Jessa Barnett- $5,000
2nd Place - Christina Dawson - $2,500
3rd Place - Francine Sotomayor - $100
ELEVATOR PITCH WINNERS
1st Place- Trevor Meyer - $1,000
2nd Place - Nina Cruze- $500
3rd Place - Melissa Hicks-$100
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD WINNERS
Innovative Food Concept - Ajla Cenjic - $250
Health & Fitness Concept - Melissa Hicks - $250
Green Business Concept - Nina Cruze - $250
Service Concept - Jessa Barnett - $250
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD WINNER
Christina Dawson - $250