The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) and the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) are pleased to host a live USA GSEA competition in Chicago, Illinois, USA at the 2009 Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO) Annual Conference – the largest competition audience in the history of the GSEA. The CEO Annual Conference brings together more than 1,500 university students interested in entrepreneurship, and is the largest gathering for CEO member leaders.
Six top student entrepreneurs from Illinois and surrounding states will take center stage to present their businesses to a panel of judges. Ultimately, two finalists will advance to the 2009 GSEA Global Finals Competition in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, to compete for more than US$150,000 in cash and donated business services.
Date: Friday, 23 October 2009
Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Who: GSEA in association with Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO)
General Competition Agenda:
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Time |
Function |
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1 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. |
Judges Luncheon |
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2:20 p.m. – 3:10 p.m. |
GSEA Presentations 1 and 2 |
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3:20 p.m. – 4:10 p.m. |
GSEA Presentations 3 and 4 |
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4:20 p.m. – 5:20 p.m. |
GSEA Presentations 5 and 6 |
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5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. |
CEO Gala Dinner and GSEA Awards |
Who is EO?
The Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) - for entrepreneurs only - is a dynamic, global network of more than 7,300 business owners in 42 countries. Founded in 1987 by a group of young entrepreneurs, EO is the catalyst that enables entrepreneurs to learn and grow from each other, leading to greater business success and an enriched personal life.