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Douglas County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge

2024-2025 Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Series

Lawrence, Kansas


Business application deadline
January 24, 2025
Judge sign-up deadline
January 17, 2025
Entry fee
Free
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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 January 24th.  
On February 7th, 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 Jolicoeur

Date and time

Address and location

Peaslee Technical Center
2920 Haskell Avenue
Lawrence, Kansas 66046

Components

Executive Summary

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Elevator Pitch

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Tradeshow

The Tradeshow is a 90-minute event where businesses will have the opportunity to...

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