The competition will accept preliminary submissions until May 31, 2012. Preliminary submissions can be made online at http://made2012.istart.org or by going to the http://www.mvcaa.net/index.cfm?Page=MADE.

Participants start by answering a questionnaire about their business ideas, and are provided with tips and suggestions on how to make their businesses better in the first round. Those who advance to final round will present their finished business plans, products, and services in one last round at the Missouri State Fair on August 16, 2012 in Sedalia, Missouri.

Cash grants will be awarded as startup/operating capital to winners of the final round which is held during the State Fair. Judging at all levels will take place behind closed doors, and all information is regarded as confidential and proprietary and will not be shared with outside parties.

Registration is open to any potential business owner or current business owner in operation three years or less. There are Youth and Open categories for participation, and people considering going into business for the first time are welcomed. Participants do not have to be in business yet to compete.

Electronic submissions for the preliminary level are due by 5 p.m. May 31, 2012. Mailed submissions must be postmarked by that date. Judging of the first round will occur the second week of June and participants will be notified of the results by June 22.

The Missouri Alliance for the Development of Entrepreneurship (MADE) is a project facilitated by Missouri Valley Community Action Agency of Marshall, Missouri, a not-for-profit organization.

Missouri Valley Community Action Agency, 1415 S. Odell, Marshall, MO 65340. Online: http://www.mvcaa.net .

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The fee for the two-day DOT workshop is $695 per person. Group pricing is available. Registration includes course reference materials, networking luncheon, certificate of achievement, and one year of follow-up support.

Registration starts at 7:30 a.m., and the workshop runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pre-registration is highly recommended. To register, call (888) 546-6511 or visit us online at www.Lion.com/HazmatShippers .

The workshops feature practical, hands-on training on how to apply the DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR) focusing on the critical components of hazmat shipping, including hazmat classification, shipping papers, package selection, package marking and labeling, placarding, and record keeping.

Additional training on the latest air and vessel shipping rules is available in select cities.

About Lion Technology:

Lion Technology offers hazmat training (49 CFR, IATA & IMDG), hazardous waste training (RCRA), environmental training (40 CFR), and OSHA health & safety training (29 CFR) for certification on the latest international, federal, and state regulatory mandates. Since 1977, over 100,000 professionals and over 65% of Fortune 500 companies rely on Lion’s nationally recognized public workshops, online courses, and on-site training.

More information: www.Lion.com/HazmatShippers .

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