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| 2005 John Ruffatto Business Plan Competition |
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The 16th Annual John Ruffatto Business Plan
Competition has come to a conclusion. This year's event
attracted 37 submissions from which 12 teams were invited to
compete in the semifinalist round. After the field was narrowed
to four finalist teams, more than 250 guests gathered in the
Gallagher Business Building to watch the finalists compete for
$11,000 in prize money. Dean Larry Gianchetta Awards $5000 to the first place team for their plan, Great Northern Auto Finance.
See the Missoulian article First place - $5,000 Great Northern Auto Finance. Offers financing to independent automobile dealers. Nels Pearson and Erika Nottingham Second place - $2,500 Mazdog Archery. Develops archery and outdoor equipment. Rory Minjares Third place - $1,000 Summit Manufacturing. Wholesale and retail manufacturer of roof trusses. Jesse Lohse and Michael Barnes Fourth place - $500 BreakFAST Cookie – Balancing Health and Life. Makes and markets wholegrain nutritional treats. Rita Brown, Jim Guy, and Deanna South. People’s Choice - $1,000 Mazdog Archery Brandon Speth Charisma Passion and Poise Award - $1,000 Joel Robinson of Financial Transaction Group.
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