Team Venture Idea Competition

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Team Venture Idea Competition

• Youth Civic Leaders Summit
• March 2-4, 2007

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EntrepreneurshipWeek USA

• February 24-March 2, 2007
• Sponsored by Kauffmann Foundation
• Local, regional, state, and national partners
• Youth entrepreneurship events
• Build publicity and awareness for
  entrepreneurship

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EntrepreneurshipWeek USA

• 4-H Center participated as an event sponsor
• Youth Civic Leaders Summit (venture idea
  competition) registered as an event
• Neldra Moody Flint supported the competition, and
  participated on the panel of judges

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Youth/Adult Teams (12 counties)
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Judging Criteria

• Public Speaking
• Questions/Answers
• Community/Region Specified
• Need to Be Met
• Leadership and Skills
• Physical Resources
• Creativity and Originality
• Feasibility

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Panel of Judges
L to R Craig Benson, MU Student Success Center
Neldra Moody Flint, Youth Phases John Tharp, MU
Community Development
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Barton County
VENTURE IDEATag! Youre It! Laser Tag
Recreation
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Boone County
VENTURE IDEALivestock Community Washerfor
Fair Showers
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Camden County
VENTURE IDEASkate Shake Skate Park Eatery
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Clay County
VENTURE IDEAMarch for Medical Supplies
Fundraiser
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Crawford County
VENTURE IDEAPics for People Photography
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DeKalb County
VENTURE IDEABright Start Coffee Shop/Computer
Classes for Senior Citizens
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Taking a Break
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Jackson County
VENTURE IDEA4-H Doggie Fest Pet Fair
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Laclede County
VENTURE IDEAOzark Cedar Products
Lamps/Blanket Ladders/Picture Frames
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Moniteau County
VENTURE IDEA4-H Treasures Handmade Items/Old
4-H Supplies/Proceeds to Teen Center
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Morgan County
VENTURE IDEAMarriotts Babysitting
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Perry County
VENTURE IDEAThe Pumpkin Patch Produce/Family
Recreation Activities
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Wright County
VENTURE IDEAMow 4-H Lawn Care/Services
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Runner-up 50 Camden County
Skate Shake Skate Park Eatery
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Runner-up 50 DeKalb County
Bright Start Coffee Shop/Computer Classesfor
Senior Citizens
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Grand Prize 100 Moniteau County
4-H Treasures Handmade Items/Old 4-H
Supplies/Proceeds to Teen Center
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Venture Idea Competition Why?

• Build teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking
  skills.
• Recognize income-earning opportunities for 4-H
  members in the community.
• Spark the entrepreneurial spirit.
• Have fun!