On Wednesday, May 21, five Frederick Community College students will compete as finalists in the college’s first Business Plan Contest, presented by M&T Bank. Finalists will present their business plans to a panel of Frederick business and community-leaders from7-9 p.m. in H202/203 in the College’s Classroom/Student Center.
Winners will receive scholarships provided by M&T (1st place- $2,500; 2nd place- $1,500; 3rd place- $1,000).
The five student finalists are:

• Heather Lofland
• Tasha Nelson
• Dennise Gypins
• Devona Austin
• Kristin Albert

The judging panel includes:

• Mark E. Blacksten, Vice President for Business & Professional Banking at M&T Bank
• Marlene England, Owner of Curious Iguana Books and Dancing Bear Toys & Gifts in Downtown Frederick
• Dr. Greg Davenport, entrepreneur and a member of the Fort Detrick Alliance
• Paul Frey, Interim President of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce
• Nick Damoulakis, Owner of Orases

Media and members of the public are invited to attend.  
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For additional information about the contest, contact Amanda Glenn, assistant director of corporate relations, 301-624-2851. For media inquiries, contact Magin LaSov Gregg, communications specialist/writer, 301-624-2728.