VALDOSTA, Ga., Sept. 24 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news release:

VALDOSTA, Ga. - Valdosta State University (VSU) students looking to start their own business can make their best pitch for support, thanks to the third annual JDL Blazer Business Plan Competition. The event is hosted by the J. Donald Lee Center for Entrepreneurship, and registration for the 2027 event opens on Nov. 2, 2026.

The 2027 competition will offer a total of $20,000 in cash and prizes. The Final Pitch Competition is scheduled for March 5, 2027.

Students from across VSU are encouraged to participate as you do not have to be a business major to take part. For VSU teams, it is strongly recommended that each team include at least one student from ...