2026 PowerUP Business Plan Competition Orientation

Thu, Apr 23 2026
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Greenpoint, Eco Lab 1

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The Prize is in the Process!

Enter PowerUP as we celebrate our 23rd year! You could win a $20,000 CASH AWARD to start your Brooklyn-based business. Attend classes, meet with a business counselor and learn how to write a business plan. To apply, you must attend an orientation. Please note only ONE orientation session must be attended. 

 

For more details on the competition go to bklynlibrary.org/business/powerup

 

Additional Orientation Sessions:

Sat, April 25 | 11:00am - 12:30pm Virtual

Mon, April 27 | 11am - 12:30pm Virtual

Tue, April 28 | 6:30pm - 8:00pm Virtual

 

 

 

Lead support for PowerUP is made possible by Dime Community Bank. 

Additional funding is provided by Citizens Bank, Ridgewood Savings Bank, and Data Axle Reference Solutions.

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