About the Contest

The 2^nd Annual Amazing Entrepreneur Business Plan Competition is an initiative by Gwinnett Chamber Economic Development and The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to foster new business development in Gwinnett County.

Designed to foster innovation and small business growth in Gwinnett and Metro Atlanta, the contest is now open for interested parties to submit their business plans for consideration.  Contestants enter their small business plan ideas with an opportunity to win big prizes to support their growth and development.

Winners and finalists receive prizes they can use for support during the critical early phase of their ventures.  Now more than ever, Gwinnett is committed to the growth, development and support of entrepreneurs.

2011 Contest Finalists & Winner

Left to right, Mark Farmer, Director – Entrepreneurship, Gwinnett Chamber Economic Development; Ruth Strickland, President, CEO Business Centers; contest winner Benny StaRomana, President, Santa Romana & Associates; Liz McClellan, Senior Director of Marketing, Sage Software; Robert Andoh, Area Director, Small Business Development Center, UGA - Gwinnett

Gwinnett Economic Development, in partnership with CEO Business Centers and The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center, announced at a reception on May 27, 2011, the winner of their inaugural Amazing Entrepreneur Contest — SantaRomana & Associates LLC, which specializes in management consulting.

Finalists of the contest included Belle Creations, Certification Consultants LLC, Angel’s Closet and Begin Speaking Documentaries. The winner, Benny StaRomana of Lawrenceville, accepted the top prize package on behalf of his company, SantaRomana & Associates LLC, which  provides advisory services that serve to define industry trends and resultant strategies and business transition approaches for clients with staff of qualified professional consultants.