Given by Brad BarbeauMonterey Bay Regional Business Plan Competition The 2012 Monterey Regional Business Plan Competition being held on May 4, 2012 is a chance for regional start-ups and emerging companies to showcase their ideas and business concepts to regional and local angels and venture capitalists. It is also a vehicle to connect regional entrepreneurs to serial entrepreneurs, funders, consultants and support programs in the region. The competition is intended to be a tool that strengthens our regional start-ups and emerging businesses by providing entrepreneurs with the best foundation possible. The organizers of the 2012 Monterey Bay Regional Business Plan Competition have scheduled a series of workshops that are geared towards helping entrepreneurs successfully complete the first application that is due Februatry 27. The schedule of these workshops continues to grow and be updated across the tri-county area and may be subject to cancelation. If you are unable to attend a workshop in your area, you may view last year's YouTube instructional video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8LB9z7elIY/ Please RSVP to the workshop of your choice by calling Natalie Macdonald at: (831) 582-9718