Do you have a Maryland business less than two years old? Your business plan could win you money and other prizes. For the 2009 Startright! Women’s Business Plan Competition, it’s too late though.

The Startright! Women’s Business Plan Competition from Rockville Economic Development, Inc. has its semifinalists and they include women business owners in Maryland as well as in DC and Virginia. To be eligible, businesses need to be located in MD, DC, or Virginia, be at least 51% woman-owned, and have been in operation for no more than two years.

Eight people were selected as semifinalists out of 40 applications submitted. These eight semifinalists will present their business plans orally to a group of judges and three will receive cash prizes. First place is $10,000 and a $10,000 ad campaign from Comcast Spotlight, second place is $5,000, and third place is $2,500. Winners are announced July 16, 2009 at http://www.RockvilleREDI.org.