Grow Hays
Grow Hays, Inc. will host the annual Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC) on Tuesday, November 10, at the Fort Hays State University Memorial Union in the Black and Gold Room.
In partnership with Network Kansas, the Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge provides local students with an opportunity to develop business ideas, create business plans, and present their concepts to a panel of local business professionals. Participants will compete for cash prizes while gaining valuable experience in entrepreneurship, public speaking, and business development.
This year's competition will award $2,400 in cash prizes and a FHSU Entrepreneur of the Year $500 Scholarship. This scholarship, selected by the FHSU Entrepreneurship Department, recognizes an individual who demonstrates entrepreneurial potential and embodies the spirit of Victor E. Tiger.
Public Invited to Attend and Vote
The public is encouraged to attend the student trade show from 9:00 am to 11:30 am, and stay for the 12pm award presentation. Students will showcase their products and services through interactive trade show booths, and some participants may have products available for purchase. Attendees are encouraged to visit with young entrepreneurs, learn about their business ideas, and vote for their favorite business as part of the $200 People's Choice Award.
Competition Awards
Students will compete for the following awards:
The Fort Hays Entrepreneur of the Year Scholarship, selected by the FHSU Entrepreneurship Department, recognizes an individual who demonstrates entrepreneurial potential and embodies the spirit of Victor E. Tiger