South Dakota Mines CEO Program
South Dakota Mines CEO Student Business Plan Competition Program
Have you ever thought about turning an idea into a business? The South Dakota Mines Competitive Entrepreneurial Opportunity (CEO) Program, a student business plan competition, is the perfect starting point for students who are interested in entrepreneurship.
The competition introduces students to entrepreneurship by providing training, mentors, and the opportunity to pitch their ideas for a cash prize! In addition, it's a great platform to prepare our students for
the SD Governor’s Giant Vision Business Plan Competition.
Competition Calendar
|
Date |
| 2020 CEO Student Business Plan Competition Info Session |
September 8 and 15 @ 5pm
South Dakota Mines Classroom Building – Room 205 |
Registration:
Email Intent to Compete to:
economic.development@sdsmt.edu |
By September 25
|
| Business Plan Training |
October 1 @ 5pm
Classroom Building, Room 205
|
| Mentor Support: Each team will receive a mentor |
Week of October 5
|
| Training to Develop Business Financials: Facilitated by Small Business Development Center (SBDC) |
Week of October 19 |
| Submit Business Plan to
economic.development@sdsmt.edu |
Due November 6
|
| Notification of finalists |
Week of November 9
|
| Finalist Pitches and Awards |
November 21: Classroom Building – RM 204
|
Questions?
Contact the Office of Economic Development:
Phone: 605-394-5168
Email:
economic.development@sdsmt.edu
Thank you Sponsors!
* Governor’s Office of Economic Development funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the US Small Business Administration.