Hosted by the BAR Committee and the Ohio University Alumni Association, in partnership with the Center for Entrepreneurship, we welcome you to join us for “Young, Gifted and Black.” Current students and recent graduate s ( alumni from 201 5 to present ) are invited to bring their entrepreneurial ideas before a panel of Black-owned alumni business owners . Our distinguished judges will analyze idea/ product / services, provide feedback and score an idea ’s profitability. Prizes will be award ed in both current student and young alumni categories. Light appetizers provided afte r presentations. Young, Gifted and Black is NEW to this year’s BAR and is sure to be an exciting, in-person offering . We encourage all alumni to come support our current and future entrepreneurs !

*** Submission materials will be available on the BAR website in mid-February if you are interested in participating as a student or a recent graduate. Participating entrepreneurs will pitch their ideas "Shark Tank"-style, with winners announced at the conclusion of the competition.****

This event is FREE for registrant!

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