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Your invitation to the John Ruffatto Business Plan Competition at the University of Montana – 5/10

We would like to extend to you a personal invitation for the John Ruffatto Montana Business Plan Competition. As an audience member, you can challenge these student entrepreneurs and help provide a memorable learning experience.

With the assistance of the Montana Academy of Distinguished Entrepreneurs (MADE, please visit: http://www.business.umt.edu/made) we continue to make significant strides in terms of increasing the prize purse, the number of plans submitted, and the educational experience for all competitors. For example, the total prize purse has been increased from $20,000 in 2006 to $35,000 this year.

The competition invites students from across Montana to present their plans to a group of outstanding business and community leaders. This is an exciting event that allows you to witness first hand how students from Montana institutions of higher education are applying their knowledge, skills, and abilities to create viable business opportunities. Since the competition’s inception, over 500 Montana students have participated in the program, and about 35 teams have started their businesses (see http://www.business.umt.edu/made/programs/bizplan/history.asp).

The Eighteenth Annual Montana Business Plan Competition will take place on May 10th in the Gallagher Business Building at The University of Montana. The schedule for the evening will be as follows: We will begin with a reception at 5:00 p.m., the competition and presentations will begin at 5:30 p.m., with a buffet including wine and beer served to all guests at 8:00 p.m., and winners announced at 8:45 p.m. Please e-mail your RSVP to us at [email protected], or call us at (406) 243-4830. Please RSVP by May 4, 2007.

If you are traveling from out of town and need a place to stay, we recommend either the Broadway Inn (406) 543-7231 or the Campus Inn (406) 549-5134.

We hope to see you on May 10th. Your attendance will result in a successful and inspiring evening!

Sincerely,

Jeff Shay

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