Meets at 8 a.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. Business Plan Competition judge Deb Curlis.

AEDG is a public-private organization with a mission to create an environment for new business development, nurture existing businesses, and facilitate job creation. Sponsor, 2020 Business Plan Competition. Board member Dave Stratton.

Family-friendly art entertainment. 2nd place, emerging business, 2017 Business Plan Competition.

Aromatherapy service. Finalist, emerging business, 2017 Business Plan Competition.

Integrated, dynamic, and interchangeable food, energy, and water systems. 1st place, emerging business, 2012 Business Plan Competition.

Beth A. Boehr, Dave Ramsey Certified Financial Counselor. 3rd place, emerging business, 2012 Business Plan Competition.

Bicycle sales and repair. 2nd place, established business, 2017 Business Plan Competition.

Program provider, "Growing with BNI."

Free news website covering Bluffton and Bluffton University. BCE program provider, "Making it a book."

Beth Bish, CNP. Pediatric primary care. BCE program provider. 1st place, emerging business, 2015 Business Plan Competition.

Private university with more than 80 majors, minors and interdisciplinary programs and 16 NCAA DIII athletic teams. Sponsor, 2020 Business Plan Competition. Board Member Jonathan Andreas.

Life and relationship coach, motivational speaker and author. 2nd place, emerging business, 2014 Business Plan Competition.

Personal, commercial and agricultural banking services. Sponsor, 2020 Business Plan Competition. Board member Steve Ritter. Program provider.

Metal fabrication. First home of the Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs. Board member Tammy Whitlow.

Bakery and meat market. Program provider. 1st place, established business, 2015 Business Plan Competition.

Classroom and in-car driving instruction in Bluffton and Findlay, Ohio.

Online advertising agency owned by Tom and Patty Giesken.

Consulting services around cybersecurity, electronic document management, data analytics.

Commercial and residential property rentals in downtown Bluffton; owned by Bob and Liz Gordon-Hancock. Finalist, emerging business, 2020 Business Plan Competition.

Deposit products, lending, and investments. Sponsor, 2020 Business Plan Competition. Program provider.

Organic, whole, packaged, and frozen foods. 1st place, established business, 2017 Business Plan Competition.

Etsy fabric shop specializing in designer Prints and modern Basics. 2nd place, emerging business, 2015 Business Plan Competition.

Art and gifts gallery featuring local artists. Finalist, 2012 Business Plan Competition.

Billboard advertising company owned by Tom and Patty Giesken.

Restaurant and catering; internationally inspired plant-based food that is made from scratch using seasonal, organic, and locally sourced ingredients. 1st place, emerging business, 2020 Business Plan Competition.

Specializing in drain and sewer services. Experienced plumbers provide drain and sewer cleaning, plumbing services, trenchless pipe repair, and gas line service.

Bluffton Regional Office. Board member.

Allergy-friendly home-based bakery. Program provider. 2nd place, 2020 Business Plan Competition.

Organic CSA (Community Supported Agriculture).

Business consultant. Former BCE board member, board president, executive director.

Quality healthcare founded by the Sisters of Mercy. Business Plan Competition judges.

Thermal transfer pads for food service.

Lima district office is open weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Board member Cameron Warner.

Home improvement and repair. BCE program provider. Finalist, emerging business, 2020 Business Plan Competition.

Party entertainment service. Finalist, 2020 Business Plan Competition.

Promotional marketing products. Business Plan Competition judges.

Accountants. Sponsor, 2020 Business Plan Competition. Board of directors. Program provider.

Screen printing and heat press printing. Finalist, emerging business, 2020 Business Plan Competition.

Small batch pasta, focaccia, RVP merchandise.

Fred Rodabaugh.

Handcrafted jewelry made from stainless steel and silver-plated tableware. Program panelist.

Alternative therapies for mind, body and spirit. Finalist, 2014 Business Plan Competition.

Financial advisor. Business Plan Competition judge Ryan DeMarco.

Small Business Development Center. Business Plan Competition instruction.

Accountants. Succession Planning program provider.

Consult, design, build, remodel services. 2nd place, emerging business, 2012 Business Plan Competition.

Formal dress consignment and alterations, tuxedo rental. 1st place, emerging business, 2014 Business Plan Competition.

SturdyBed attachment prevents your headboard from hitting the wall. 3rd place, emerging business, 2017 Business Plan Competition.

Design, procurement, and installation of solar energy systems for homes, farms, and businesses. 1st place, emerging business, 2009 Business Plan Competition.

Website designer. Program provider for Websites: Where do I begin?

Home-based bakery. 3rd place, emerging business, 2020 Business Plan Competition.

Administration, public safety, and elected officials for the Village of Bluffton, Ohio. Board member Jesse Blackburn. Major sponsor. BCE program provider.

Patent and trademark preparation and prosecution. Business Plan Competition judges.

Under construction. Owned by Tom and Patty Giesken.

Building inspection to protect the public health, safety and welfare. Program panelist.