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In recognition of Global Entrepreneurship Week, SMSU will host the Southwest Start-Up and Business Development Collaboration Forum on Tuesday, November 14 and Thursday, November 16, 2023.
This event showcases entrepreneurs, student entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship student associations, business owners, and the Southwest Minnesota entrepreneurship professional development community in celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week.
9 am- 12 pm: SMSU and CEO Student Pitch Competition
1 pm- 3 pm: SMSU Enactus Project Competition, Presentation, and Professional Development Events
8:30 am- 9 am: Welcome Dean/Provost, Center and SBDC, and SWIF
9 am- 12 pm: Workshops presented by Shateria Smith
12 pm- 1:15 pm: Lunch and Keynote
1: 30 pm- 2:30 pm: Area Entrepreneur Discussion Panel
2:45 pm- 4 pm: Speed Networking
All are welcome to the Thursday event, but space is limited. Please register by November 12 at 11:00 p.m.
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