SD Mines CEO Program
SD Mines CEO Student Business Plan Competition Program
Have you ever thought about turning an idea into a business? The SD 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
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Date |
| 2018 CEO Student Business Plan Competition Info Session |
September 11 and 13, 2018 @ 5pm
SD Mines Surbeck Center - Mckeel Rm. |
Registration:
Email Intent to Compete to:
economic.development@sdsmt.edu |
By September 28, 2018
|
| Business Plan Training |
October 4 and 15, 2018 @ 4pm
Classroom Building, Room 203
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| Mentor Support: Each team will receive a mentor |
Week of October 15, 2018
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| Training to Develop Business Financials: Facilitated by Small Business Development Center (SBDC) |
Week of October 29, 2018 |
| Submit Business Plan to
economic.development@sdsmt.edu |
Due November 16, 2018
|
| Notification of finalists |
Week of November 19, 2018
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| Finalist Pitches and Awards |
December 1, 2018
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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.