Cherokee County Youth Entrepreneur Fair
2020-2021 Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC) SeriesColumbus, KS
- Business application deadline
- February 18, 2021
- Judge sign-up deadline
- February 18, 2021
- Entry Fee
- Free
Description
This competition is open to Cherokee County students in grades 9-12 with an existing business or business idea. This includes students from the Baxter Springs, Columbus, Galena, Riverton, & Southeast school districts as well as Cherokee County students who are homeschooled or attend a private school. Students may compete as individuals or in teams of up to four.
The competition will include the following three elements which will each be given equal weight by the judges. (Note: If we must go virtual with the event, we will eliminate the tabletop display and equal weight will be given to the remaining two elements.)
The competition will include the following three elements which will each be given equal weight by the judges. (Note: If we must go virtual with the event, we will eliminate the tabletop display and equal weight will be given to the remaining two elements.)
· A Written Executive Summary
· A 4-Minute Presentation Followed by up to 4 Minutes of Q & A with the Judges.
· A Tabletop Display Showcasing the Business or Concept.
Thanks to local sponsors we will be presenting more than $3,000 in cash prizes to our winners.
Follow our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ckefair/) for event updates. And, contact Janet Miller at 620-762-0717 or jm@cherokeecountykansas.com with questions or for additional information.
Schedule and key dates
To compete, your executive summary must be uploaded by the end of day on February 18, 2021.
The schedule for the March 4, 2021 event will be provided soon.
The schedule for the March 4, 2021 event will be provided soon.
Organized by
Janet MillerDate and time
Address and location
Columbus Unified High School124 S. High School Ave.
Columbus, KS 66725
Components
Executive Summary
The Executive Summary is a written business summary, in PDF format, including de...
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Formal Presentation
The Formal Presentation is a four minute presentation where each business will s...
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Tabletop Display
Competitors will create a tabletop display showcasing their business or concept....
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