KEC Competition Information

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$70,000+ in Cash Prizes to Student Entrepreneurs!

The Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge (KEC) is sponsored by Network Kansas, Kansas State University Research & Extension, and Kansas State University Center for the Advancement of Entrepreneurship to promote entrepreneurship and small business development in Kansas. The competition is for student-created, managed, and owned ventures.

KEC Prep Course

Students participating in the Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge are strongly encouraged to complete the exercises in the KEC Prep Course in preparation for the event. Each student selected to compete at the Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge who has successfully completed the exercises will receive a Certificate of Completion and an additional $50 in prize money.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES


Finalist:
Aerial View
Bakers Box
Beach Bound Creations
Chording with Cylie
DayWeb Media
Enlightened Wellness
Greener Grass
Intricates
Katie’s Car Freshies
Layton’s Show Cattle Embryos
Logan Lawncare
Made in Minutes
Pittsburg Poticas
Tsooi’s Cattle

Exemplary:
Aaron’s Lawncare
Blackbird Blades
Bluehill Adventure Tours
CB’s Handcrafted Jigs
Chargelet
Crouse Electrical Co.
Dough-licious
Eggs Xpress
Elkhorn Silver
High Plains Aquaculture
LB.Leather
Norris Tutoring
Sydney’s Savings Storefront, LLC
Tre’s Squeeze, LLC

Tradeshow People’s Choice Award
1st: Made in Minutes
2nd: Delectably Dried
3rd: Cowgirl Creations
3rd: Katie’s Car Freshies
4th: Lizzie’s Lounge Doggie Daycare & Kennel

 

KEC Competitor Guide


Thank you to the event sponsors:

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KSRE

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