Compete to Win Your Share of
$500,000!
Awarded to local entrepreneurs
Join us for 2024-25 orientation in September!
The Midland Entrepreneurial Challenge is brought to you by
Start or Expand Your Business
Enter the Midland Entrepreneurial Challenge for access to one-on-one business coaching from America’s Small Business Development Center at UT Permian Basin. Progress through the challenge and compete for your share of $500,000 awarded to the chosen finalists!
Step 1
RSVP For Orientation
Complete the quick RSVP Form (launching September 2024) to reserve your spot at one of our three orientation sessions.
Step 2
Attend Orientation
Attend one of three orientations to ensure the Midland Entrepreneurial Challenge is right for you and your business. Attendance is mandatory.
The MIdland entrepreneurial Challenge
includes
01. Consulting
Consult with our resident experts on a legitimate business plan for your venture.
02. Structure
Learn how your business should be structured to maximize potential and protect assets.
03. Taxation & lending
Learn about business taxation and loans from lenders and professional tax experts.
04. Marketing
Learn the ropes of today’s most effective marketing strategies from a team of local experts.
05. Development
Develop your business plan and pitch to set your business up for success (and wow our judges).
06. potential funding
Businesses that advance to our Pitch Presentation compete for a share of $500,000.
Seminars & Other
Important Dates
2024-25 Challenge Dates coming soon!
2023-24 Winners
Congratulations to our 2023-24 Winners! Will your business join their ranks this year?
Previous Winners
2022-23
2021-22
2019-20
2018-19
Most Wanted Waste Disposal
The Oilfield Photographer
2017-18
