New Visions, New Ventures' Annual Business Plan Contest


Congratulations to the winners of the 2009 Business Plan Contest:

$1,500 First Prize:  Jocelyn Tice, Owner Green Duck Biodegradables, LLC

$500 Second Prize: Michele Weeks, Owner Simply Natural Pets, LLC


Special recognition of all the business owners that participated in our contest:
  • Christine Ellis of Mocha Inc!
  • Angelise Francis of Kingdom Caregivers, LLC
  • Colin & Rochonda Hamilton of Netcomm LLC
  • Sandra & Steven Hawkes of Virginia Vines
  • Mulenga Katyoka of SJT Global Arts
  • Serena Perry of Serene Mobile Pet Services, LLC
  • Kathleen Richardson of Urban Farmhouse Market & Cafe
  • Jody Sidle of Funky Threads Consignment
  • Angela Williams of Dollar Trends, LLC
  • Mokeisha WIlliams for Camp Diva of Viva la Diva

These clients have received assistance from NVNV in the past two years in the form of one-on-one business counseling, technical assistance for the SBA Community Express Loan Program, and/or by attending business training courses.

Judges awarded prizes based on the following criteria: consistency of theme and concept, quality of strategic planning, and quality of supporting information.

Thank you to the judges who donated their time and expertise to help us determine our winners:
  • Cathy Churcher of Chocolate Cravings, LLC
  • Celia L. Broadus of Accounting Strategies to Solutions
  • Linda Heath of Financial Holographix
  • Brandon Kline Entrepreneur
  • Jaclyn H. Witthoefft of Bank of America

Special thanks to:
  • Penny Johnson and Wachovia Bank for providing the venue and fiscal support that afforded us the opportunity to recognize our clients.
  • Jeffrey W. Sadler and Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development for their continued support of New Visions, New Ventures' programs and events.
  • Breadwinners Catering for providing the delicious refreshments served at the ceremony.





Speakers at the 2009 NVNV BP Contest Ceremony, Ann Maust, President/CEO of NVNV & Susan Tedesco, Chair of the Board of Directors for NVNV.
Second place winner, Michele Weeks & Caroline Nowery, Director of the Women's Business Center at NVNV.