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Ron Allred
2017 E-Day keynote speaker Ron Allred

Entrepreneurship Day (E-Day)

Colorado Mesa University hosts an annual Entrepreneurship Day.  Co-sponsored by the Davis School of Business and the Foundation, the event features a keynote speaker who is an innovative leader in their field.  E-Day also features breakout sessions highlighting local entrepreneurs and professionals, tying classroom theory to real-world experience. All sessions are free and open to the public.

Elevator Pitch Competition

Elevator Pitch competitors
Elevator Pitch competitors

In the weeks leading up to E-Day, students have the opportunity to participate in the “Elevator Pitch.” competition. The Elevator Pitch requires competitors to present their entrepreneurial idea in 90 seconds to a panel of judges. The top three finalists present their pitch at the E-Day luncheon for cash prizes.

Student Showcase

This annual event features projects presented by more than 500 students from Colorado Mesa University and CMU Tech. The projects include scholarly and/or creative activities ranging from artistic exhibits, paper presentations, posters, readings, demonstrations and performances. The projects are evaluated by judges, including community and faculty members.  For more information go to coloradomesa.edu/showcase