First Idea Pitch competition held

Students with ideas or concepts for a new product, business or service are invited to enter the first Idea Pitch Competition, sponsored by the Center For Entrepreneurship and the Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization.

The pitch must be an original, innovative concept, created by the presenter. Each participant will have 90 seconds to pitch their business idea without the use of any A/V or sales aids (product prototype is allowed). The first place prize is $1,200, second place is $800 and third place is $400.

The contest is open to all Grand Valley students; awards are limited to undergraduates. Graduate students are welcome to participate in the training sessions.

All participants must attend one or both of Idea Pitch training sessions. The first is Friday, February 17 from 1-4 p.m. in Lake Ontario Hall, Room 167. The second has yet to be scheduled.

For more information contact the Center For Entrepreneurship at x17582. Detailed rules and guidelines of the competition are found at www.gvsu.edu/entrepreneur.