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"></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.EyesOnSuccess.net/eos_2542_podcast.mp3">2542 Business Enterprise Competition for Blind Entrepreneurs (Oct. 15, 2025)</a><br><a href="https://www.EyesOnSuccess.net/show_notes_2542.htm" target="_blank">Show Notes</a><br>Applications are now open for the 2025 Business Enterprise Competition that supports blind entrepreneurs with scholarships and cash awards. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Colleen Wunderlich of The Chicago Lighthouse about the application process and eligibility requirements, Miami University of Ohio’s mentorship program for winners, and the $25,000 top prize.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>You can download the episode from the link above or subscribe to the podcast wherever you get your podcasts if you don’t want to miss an episode. 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