The First Pitch

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Stevens Point Downtown Campus - LEAD Center

An Idea Contest

One idea. One minute. One slide. One Hundred Dollars.

Throw out your idea! Mid-State and UWSP students are invited to participate in an idea contest. This in-person event will be a low stakes early opportunity for future entrepreneurs and leaders to share a proposed solution to a business or community challenge.

Five participants will walk away with $100.

The rules are simple. Create a single slide that shares the following:

  • State your problem
  • State your solution
  • State your client
  • State your why

Open to any students at Mid-State Technical College or the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Participation is limited to the first 50 registrants. No cost to enter.

5:00 p.m.
Mid-State Technical College
LEAD Center
1001 Centerpoint Drive, Stevens Point WI 54481

Networking to follow.

Maximum of 50 participants.

Register and submit your slide

Event sponsored by Prevail Bank

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Questions?

Contact Morgan Vanderhei or call 715.295.1289

If you have a disability and need accommodations to take part in this activity, please let us know. Contact the event coordinator as soon as possible, ideally 14 days in advance.

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