The Governor's Student Business Summit
3:00 - 4:00 pm - Check-in
Student setup for the Shark Tank Pitch show their products in the reception hall.
3:30 - 3:50 pm DECA/YBEA Workshop
4:00 pm
Welcome and Opening Session: Spencer Eccles - Executive Director, Governor's Office of Economic Development
Keynote Address:
4:45 - 5:30 pm BREAKOUT SESSION NO. 2
BREAKOUT 1 BREAKOUT 2 BREAKOUT 3 BREAKOUT 4
Entrepreneurial Innovation

Program Summary:
You have the ideas. You have the desire to win. But, where do you begin? Innovation is the the starting point for your business. This session will help you take your ideas and begin to layout the road map to success. With experts in business development and serial entrepreneurs as speakers you will be able to gain insight on how to bring your product to market.
Raising Capital

Program Summary:
Growth capital is an essential part of starting and building a company. Capital requirements can be minor or significant, as can the returns. Join a panel of seasoned entrepreneurs who have raised capital from angels, venture capitalist, and in the public markets, as they highlight the funding practices that have allowed them and their businesses to thrive both in fat times and in lean. How should you approach investors and are there options to raise capital in the current economic climate and for young entreprenuers?
Social Marketing

Program Summary:
Marketing 101 - you must connect with your consumer. Who is your target consumer? Social marketing goes beyond Twitter and Facebook tools. You must engage your audience on many levels in today's marketplace. You will learn the importance of applying viral marketing strategies, engaging consumers in traditional social marketing, and implementing a effective strategy for your business.
DECA Nationals Planning

Program Summary:
For those students heading to Nationals or would like additional insight on what to do to prepare their plans.
5:40 - 6:25pm BREAKOUT SESSION NO. 2 - Same sessions as above with attendee rotation
BREAKOUT 1 BREAKOUT 2 BREAKOUT 3 BREAKOUT 4
Entrepreneurial Innovation Raising Capital
Social Marketing DECA Nationals Planning
6:40 - 7:30 pm
The Student Elevator Pitch - Top five submitted business executive summaries by March 19. Five Students pitch
to a group of VC, Executives in a 5 minute presentation + Q&A by panel. No more than 10 minutes each business. (Shark Tank). At the end panel awards $5,000 investment and mentor to the student.
7:30 pm
Award Shark Tank Winner - Closing Remarks - Joe Reyna, Zions Bank