Annual 2025 San Angelo Business Plan Competition
Join Tammy Ramos as she talks with Elisabeth Dantzler, Certified Business Advisor, ASU Small Business Development Corporation, and Dezaray Johnson, Director, ASU Small Business Development Corporation to announce the exciting 2025 Annual 2025 San Angelo Business Plan Competition.
Learn what the competition is about, eligibility for the competition, and the process of competing, and the benefits of any business completing this process. Money and in-kind prizes will also be revealed!
Upcoming Workshops and Forums
Tuesday June 23 (confirming location) – Forum
Thursday July 17th Business Brown BagFor more information and updates – follow on social media platforms Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn – San Angelo Economic Development Department and the ASU-SDBC.
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