by Karen E. Klein
Full Story: http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/content/jul2008/sb2008079_478902.htm?campaign_id=rss_daily
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Another effort that has amazing success is implementation of a state-wide business plan competition such as in Wisconsin.
State attracting more early-stage business investments http://matr.net/article-29634.html
State Business Plan Competitions - Entrepreneurs are competing for the gold—and getting much more in the process http://matr.net/article-29213.html
Wisconsin Business competitions give fuel to start-ups - Governor's contest is state's latest effort to spur job growth http://matr.net/article-9404.html