Douglas County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
2023-2024 Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge SeriesLawrence, KS
- Business application deadline
- February 15, 2024
- Judge sign-up deadline
- January 26, 2024
- Entry fee
- Free
Description
The competition will take place in person at the Peaslee Technical Center. Middle/junior high, and high school age students that reside in Douglas County are eligible to apply. Students should submit a business plan as part of their application which will be utilized by judges in preparation for the competition.
Schedule and key dates
Applications are due February 2nd.
On February 16th, the schedule will be as follows:
8:00 am-8:30 am
8:30 - Instructions to students
9:00 - Trade show opens, elevator pitch and formal presentations begin.
11:30-12:00 - Announcement of winners
Prizes:
o First Place - $1,250
On February 16th, the schedule will be as follows:
8:00 am-8:30 am
8:30 - Instructions to students
9:00 - Trade show opens, elevator pitch and formal presentations begin.
11:30-12:00 - Announcement of winners
Prizes:
o First Place - $1,250
o Second Place - $1,000
o Third Place - $500
o People’s Choice - $250
o First Place Teacher - $250
Organized by
Jill JolicoeurDate and time
Address and location
2920 Haskell AvenuePeaslee Technical Center
Lawrence, KS 66046
Components
Executive Summary
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Elevator Pitch
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Formal Presentation
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Tradeshow
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