Formal Presentation

Weight: 75%
Description: The Formal Presentation is a three-to-five-minute presentation where each business will share details of its plan for front-facing improvements with a panel of judges. To complete this portion of the competition within the portal, please type “RSVP” followed by the number of people from your business who will be presenting in person on the 8th.
Guidelines & information: A maximum of five minutes will be allowed for each business presentation.
Timing begins when the presenter begins speaking.
There is no minimum or maximum number of entrepreneurs that can present.
Immediately following the presentation, judges will ask questions.
Others in attendance are not permitted to ask questions or to comment.
Entrepreneurs must give the presentation live and in person.
Entrepreneurs are permitted to utilize handouts and other visual aids.

Please review the Formal Presentation Rubric for full judging criteria.
Submission deadline: Jun 6, 2025 11:59 PM EDT
Judging deadline: Jun 8, 2025 11:59 PM CDT

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