The Lavin VentureStart Competition Timeline
Program Structure:
- September 1: Campus-wide launch of The Lavin VentureStart Competition, Fall 2009
- September 21: "Information and Ideation"session on what the Lavin VentureStart Competition is about and how to stimulate new business ideas
- October 20: "Business Plan" session on the elements of a business plan
- November 6: Business plan executive summary (1-3 pages) due via EMC website
- November 10: "Powerful Presentation" session on how to create a powerful presentation
- November 13: Semi-finalists announced
- December 2: Semi-finalist's PowerPoint presentations at the Aztec Athletic Center Auditorium and announcement of winners and awards
Location is Love Library, room 430/431 from 5:00pm — 6:45pm
Location is GMCS ROOM 333 5:00pm - 6:30pm
The Lavin VentureStart Competition Finals
Aztec Athletic Center Auditorium
December 2, 2009
4:00pm - 6:30pm
Entrepreneurship Distinction
- Top 20 in the nation among universities for entrepreneurs in the U.S.
- Top 25 list of "America's Best Colleges for Entrepreneurs."
- Top 30 in entrepreneurship according to U.S. News & World Report.
- First-ever MBA program in Global Entrepreneurship - GEMBA Program (January 2010)
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