North America Regional Business Plan Competition
As part of the Biblical Entrepreneurship Program, the Regional BE Business Plan Competition brings together the BE Students selected to represent their country. The Country BE Students present their ten-minute Summary Plan presentation for the opportunity to represent their Region at the annual International BE Business Plan Competition held during the Nehemiah Summit. This guide is a tool for Regional Directors to their regional Business Plan Competitions utilizing online platforms.
Competition Objectives:
- Presenters receive feedback to improve their business plan from qualified
reviewers - Presenters demonstrate their calling, ability to make their business sustainable
and their vision in front of a panel of judges - Presenters practice defending their business plan and vision in front of a panel of
judges - Build support from the community and other stakeholders around their vision
- Connect the presenters with resources to start or expand their business
- Flagship for what BE can do in the marketplace
- Select the Presenter who will represent the Region at the International BE
Business Plan Competition
Date: July 15th, 2025
Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM Pacific Time
Location: Online through Zoom
Master of Ceremonies: Brian Buhler, Director of Training & Coaching
Speaker: Patrice Tsague, Chief Servant Officer
MEET OUR HOST & SPEAKER
BRIAN BUHLER
Training and Coaching Director of Nehemiah Entrepreneurship Community
Brian Buhler, a Certified Professional Coach and Nehemiah Certified Trainer and Coach, possesses a robust 30-year career in business and technology, nationally and internationally, with notable roles at UPS for 16 years and as an IT Director in India for 13 years.
His expertise spans industrial engineering, software development, and information services. Armed with an MBA from Corban University and a BS in Computer Science, Brian is driven by a passion for helping individuals discover their purpose and fostering collaborative business environments. He extends his impact to marginalized communities in remote areas, applying sustainable Biblical Business concepts.
Brian, married for 27 years to LaVonne, has raised three children, Josiah, Emily, and Noah, cultivating a rich family life marked by diverse experiences, notably in India and the Middle East. His journey is characterized by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and transformative leadership.
PATRICE TSAGUE
Founder and Trainer of Nehemiah Entrepreneurship Community
Patrice is a pastor, business trainer, entrepreneur, international speaker, best-selling author, and kingdom business coach. Patrice has trained and coached over 15,000 individuals around the world on how to start or expand their businesses using business training and coaching principles found in the Bible. Through his training and coaching system, his clients have raised millions of dollars in funding capital, generated a combined income of over $100 million dollars, and created thousands of jobs.
Patrice is the author of several books and training curricula including Biblical Entrepreneurship, which has an adult and youth version, Nothing but a Jar of Oil, The Passive Income Continuum, The Buck Stops with You, and many more. He also publishes a weekly e-devotional, blog, radio inspirational moment, and podcast for entrepreneurs and business executives that is distributed to over 100K individuals globally.
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