Finalists Announced for Mayor’s Entrepreneurial Spirit Award

With more than 100 business plan submissions, seven Tulsa entrepreneurs have advanced to the final round of the Mayor’s Entrepreneurial Spirit Award business model competition. The seven finalists will have one more chance to present a two minute overview to the panel of Spirit Award judges.

The following businesses have advanced to the final round of competition and agreed to establish or expand their business operations in the City of Tulsa if they win the Mayor’s Entrepreneurial Spirit Award: Cellular Crayons, Grocio Inc., Hollywood Fitness Repair, Lindy Mac LLC, Lundeby’s Eco Baby, Oovation.com and Rehab.tv.

Before the last presentation, the seven finalists will be coached in two main areas: business model and pitching techniques. They will then receive coaching that will connect them to resources and expertise to help polish their business plan and pitching techniques for the final round of judging.

On Nov. 18, the Mayor’s Entrepreneurial Spirit Award winner will receive a check from SpiritBank for $30,000, second place for $5,000 and third place fo $2,500. The top three will be announced during the Mayor’s Entrepreneurial Spirit Award ceremony that will be held during Global Entrepreneurship Week at the Crowne Plaza downtown on Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 5:30 – 7 p.m.

For more information about Mayor Taylor’s Entrepreneurial Spirit Award, please visit the website at: www.tulsaspiritaward.com