- Business application deadline
- November 5, 2025
- Judge sign-up deadline
- November 4, 2025
- Entry fee
- Free
Description
The competition will be held at the Memorial Union in the Black and Gold Room
Parking will be in the public parking to the West of the Memorial Union
Trade Show: Black and Gold room
Presentation: TBD
PRIZES
1st Place Prize: $1000.00
2nd Place Prize: $500.00
3rd Place Prize: $300.00
Best Trade Show: $200.00
People's Choice: $200.00
Ready to Launch: $200.00
Fort Hays Entrepreneur of the Year: $500.00
The event will be open to the public for voting on the best trade show and will also allow businesses to sell their goods if they have any available.
Local media will be present
Parking will be in the public parking to the West of the Memorial Union
Trade Show: Black and Gold room
Presentation: TBD
PRIZES
1st Place Prize: $1000.00
2nd Place Prize: $500.00
3rd Place Prize: $300.00
Best Trade Show: $200.00
People's Choice: $200.00
Ready to Launch: $200.00
Fort Hays Entrepreneur of the Year: $500.00
The event will be open to the public for voting on the best trade show and will also allow businesses to sell their goods if they have any available.
Local media will be present
Schedule and key dates
Executive Summary due on for before Nov. 5th at 5:00 PM
Nov. 5th - 8th Notify James if you need any extra requirements (extension cord, eating restriction, etc.)
Trade Show Setup: 8:00
Start presentation: 9:00
Lunch: 11:00
Teardown Trade Show: 11:30
Award Ceremony: 12:00
Leave: 12:35
Lunch will be provided.
Nov. 5th - 8th Notify James if you need any extra requirements (extension cord, eating restriction, etc.)
Trade Show Setup: 8:00
Start presentation: 9:00
Lunch: 11:00
Teardown Trade Show: 11:30
Award Ceremony: 12:00
Leave: 12:35
Lunch will be provided.
Schedule and key dates
Trade Show Setup: 8:00
Start presentation: 9:00
Lunch: 11:00
Teardown Trade Show: 11:30
Award Ceremony: 12:00
Leave: 12:35
Start presentation: 9:00
Lunch: 11:00
Teardown Trade Show: 11:30
Award Ceremony: 12:00
Leave: 12:35
Organized by
James RobbenDate & time
Address and location
600 Park AveFort Hays State Memorial Union
Hays, KS 67601
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Executive Summary
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Tradeshow
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