Seventh annual 24-Hour Business Plan Challenge hosted by Mesa chamber, MCC

The Mesa Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Mesa Community College and Green Flag Mesa, will host the seventh annual 24 Hour Business Plan Challenge on Friday, Oct. 9, through Saturday, Oct. 10, bringing aspiring entrepreneurs, business professionals, educators and community leaders together for an intensive entrepreneurial experience.

The challenge will take place at Mesa Community College’s Southern and Dobson Campus in the Entrepreneur Center, where participants will have 24 hours to develop a comprehensive business plan for a new or existing business, according to a release.

The event is designed to give participants the opportunity to turn business ideas into actionable plans while receiving guidance and support from experienced professionals and industry mentors.

The event will begin with an opening reception from 5 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, followed by the official start of the 24-hour challenge at 6 p.m. The competition will conclude at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10. At the conclusion of the challenge, plans will be evaluated by a panel of business and education professionals, with the top participant receiving a cash prize.

Meals, snacks and beverages will be provided throughout the event to help fuel participants as they work through the challenge. Food and beverage sponsors include Papa Johns, Renegade Coffee, Dog Haus Biergarten, Capriotti’s and Mesa Business Builder.

The Mesa Chamber of Commerce is committed to supporting the creation of the next generation of legacy businesses in Mesa, businesses with strong, long-time roots within their community. As representatives of the business community, they believe they have a central obligation to act in support of the members of the community committed to the hard work and sacrifices needed to build a strong, connected, and long-lasting business in Mesa.

To learn more about the event or becoming a mentor, email Alan Beveridge at Mesa Community College at alan.beveridge@mesacc.edu or Bob Nelson, director of communications for the Mesa Chamber of Commerce, at bnelson@mesachamber.org.

For additional information and to RSVP to the 24-Hour Business Plan Challenge, visit the Mesa Chamber of Commerce event page at linke.to/mc24Hour.

The Mesa Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to promoting and supporting a strong business community in Mesa, Arizona. Through advocacy, networking, education and business development opportunities, the Chamber works to create an environment where businesses can connect, grow and succeed.

Mesa Community College provides accessible, affordable educational opportunities and workforce development programs that help students achieve their academic and career goals while contributing to the strength of the local community.

Green Flag Mesa is a partnership between Mesa Community College and the Mesa Chamber of Commerce focused on supporting entrepreneurship, innovation and business development in the Mesa community.