25th annual Henry R. Kravis Concept Plan Competition kicks off March 4 with advice session for entrants

Claremont Graduate University’s Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management will launch the 2015 Henry R. Kravis Concept Plan Competition on March 4 with a session offering tips for entrants.

The contest, now in its 25th year, rewards Claremont Colleges students or alumni whose business plan best demonstrates the competitive nature, flair, and general aptitude required of an entrepreneur in today’s world.

This year’s kickoff session will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on March 4 in Room 16 of the Burkle Building on the campus of Claremont Graduate University. Experts in entrepreneurship and past winners will offer insight on how to craft a winning business plan and give other tips. The Burkle Building is 1021 N. Dartmouth Ave in Claremont.

The entry deadline is April 1. Finalist presentations are April 17 from 4 to 8 pm in Burkle 14.

Additional information and application material are available on the Kravis Concept Plan website.