Caroline CampbellIf You Go
If you go What: Elevate startup business-plan competition Where: EPB Corporate Office, 10 W. ML KingBlvd., Chattanooga When: Saturday, 5-8 p.m. Cost: Free, open to the public
South regional Elevate finalists
MBA Centers International, Oklahoma Baptist University Million Dollar Scholar, Morehouse College Driven Analytics, University of Oklahoma Pumpkin Vine Creek, Asbury University Seeds of Change, Johnson University Sentinelle, University of Florida Remedy Flies, Lee University Guardian Armor Systems, LeTourneau University
These startups are counting on Jesus. In fact, they wouldn’t be in the running to win $70,000 if religious faith weren’t part of the mix.
The budding companies will compete Saturday in a national business-plan competition believed to be the first of its kind: one that is faith-based.