$1,000 Honorable Mention

Frédéric Bélanger Fine Chocolates & Other Temptations

Frédéric Bélanger

Frédéric Bélanger Fine Chocolates & Other Temptations makes and sells ultra premium chocolates and desserts and other specialty foods (like hot lunches). We hope to make money at what we do while emphasizing social responsibility as we do it.

Team Advisors:

Nancy Vizenor, Eric Spieth, Mike Thomas, Rocky Whitlow, Sarah Lawrence, Shoshanna

Most Useful Resources:

Team advisors, business classes, internet, Rhonda Abrams Book

Reason for Participating in Economic Fuel:

To help prepare a solid business plan and see if the business idea is viable and hopefully get funding to accelerate the company’s development.

Advice for Future Competitors:

This project requires a tremendous amount of time and energy, be prepared! Get as much help as you can use.

Most Valuable Lesson Learned from Writing the Business Plan:

I have to be willing to admit when my assumptions won’t work and to find new strategies that will work (don’t get stuck on bad ideas).