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SUMMARY:2026 Youth Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Youth Business Summit is back again on April 21-23 in NYC! \nEvent Details: YBS is an exciting event filled with innovation\, leadership\, and competition for young entrepreneurs. It’s the highlight of a yearlong program where VE student firms take part in regional contests\, refining their Business\, HR\, Marketing\, and Finance plans to reach the national level. \nAt YBS\, students compete on a bigger stage and participate in many national competitions to compete for the top spot. \nJoin us as a volunteer judge to support the growth of our future generation. \nPlease select the competition and time slot you would like to judge at the link above. \nDate: April 21\, 22 & 23 2026 \nLocation(Varies): \nApril 21: United Federation of Teachers (52 Broadway\, New York\, NY 10004) & LIU Brooklyn (1 University Plz\, Brooklyn\, NY 11201) \nApril 22&23: Javits Center – New York City – 429 11th Ave\, New York\, NY 10001 \n 
URL:https://veinternational.org/event/2026-youth-business-summit/
LOCATION:Jacob Javits Center\, 429 11th Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10001
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260211T133000
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SUMMARY:Championship Round Business Plan Competition
DESCRIPTION:The VE Business Plan Competition challenges students to demonstrate their global business expertise through written submissions and oral presentations. Volunteers will utilize industry experience to give students valuable feedback as a competition judge. Students will present their work on a live video conferencing tool and volunteers will watch presentations\, score teams and give feedback based on the competition rubric. The top 10 teams from this competition will move on to compete with teams around the country at the National Championships in NYC in April.
URL:https://veinternational.org/event/championship-round-business-plan-competition/
LOCATION:Online – Live via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260210T133000
DTSTAMP:20260530T213653
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T204514Z
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SUMMARY:MI Midwest Business Plan Competition - MI State Final Round
DESCRIPTION:Please note: This judging commitment includes both pre-work in the VE Online Competition Manager as well as participation in the live\, in-person Finals. \nCompetition Timeline – Michigan State Finals \nJanuary 25 – February 2\, 2026\nJudges will use the VE Online Competition Manager to review and score 4-page Executive Summary documents for all state finalist teams. Scores should follow the official competition scoring guide. \nTuesday\, February 10\, 2026\nThe Top 6 teams from Round 1 will present live during the State Finals at a TBD location. Judges will be assigned all 6 finalist firms to evaluate. Each judge will: \n\nAttend the judges’ meeting (time TBD).\nView each team’s oral presentation.\nParticipate in a Q&A session with the students.\nEnter scores for the Oral Presentation (60%) and Q&A Session (20%) in theVE Competition Manager\, which will be combined with their Executive Summary (20%) scores to generate overall results.
URL:https://veinternational.org/event/mi-midwest-business-plan-competition-mi-state-final-round/
LOCATION:Online – Live via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260205T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260530T213653
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T193722Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Southern Region Competition & Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:On the first day of the 2026 Southern Region Competition & Exhibition students from Florida will have the opportunity to compete in the Regional Business Plan Competition for their opportunity to move on to the National Competition in NYC. Students will also compete in department competitions such as HR\, Finance & Marketing to qualify to compere in NYC in April.\nOn the second day of the conference firms throughout the country will have the opportunity to be a part of the Trade Show to demonstrate their sales techniques and compete in events such as Best Booth and Sales Pitch competitions.
URL:https://veinternational.org/event/2026-southern-region-competition-exhibition/
LOCATION:Nova Southeastern University\, 3300 S University Dr\, Fort Lauderdale\, FL\, 33328
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260205T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260205T123000
DTSTAMP:20260530T213653
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T194909Z
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SUMMARY:Midwest Winter Conference & Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Location:📍 Donald E. Stephens Convention Center\nDate: 📅 Wednesday\, February 5\, 2026 \nJoin us as a volunteer judge for the Midwest Winter Conference\, where top student teams showcase their business skills through a series of competitive events. Judges play a vital role in providing feedback\, scoring performances\, and supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs. \nCompetition & Event Overview \nThe following competitions are available for judges to register: \nBusiness Plan Finals – 7:45 am meeting; 8:30 am – 12:00 pm presentations \nTop 6 teams present their business plans live. Judges review executive summaries in advance and evaluate presentations and Q&A. \nSales Presentation – 8:15 am meeting; 8:45 am – 11:30 am presentations \nStudents deliver planned sales pitches directly to judges. \nSales Presentation (At Booth) – 8:15 am meeting; 9:45 am – 11:30 am judging \nJudges interact with students at their trade show booths and evaluate sales skills. \nElevator Pitch Challenge – 8:15 am meeting; 9:00 am – 11:00 am presentations \nStudents deliver 90-second pitches about their company\, product\, or service. \nBest Booth Competition – 9:00 am meeting; 9:30 am – 10:30 am judging \nJudges score booths based on design\, presentation\, and marketing effectiveness.
URL:https://veinternational.org/event/midwest-winter-conference-exhibition/
LOCATION:Donald E. Stephens Convention Center\, 5555 N River Rd\, Rosemont\, IL\, 60018\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260204T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260205T133000
DTSTAMP:20260530T213653
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T200639Z
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SUMMARY:2026 California State Conference and Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 California State Conference and Exhibition will bring together VE High School and JV Middle School students for two days of leadership development\, competitions\, and business-focused activities. Judges play a vital role in evaluating student performance and providing meaningful feedback as participants showcase their skills in business planning\, marketing\, sales\, communication\, and design. \nThis year’s conference will take place on February 4–5\, 2026 at the Dignity Health Convention Center (formerly Mechanics Bank Arena & Convention Center)\, 1001 Truxtun Avenue\, Bakersfield\, CA 93301. \nJudges can register for specific competitions and time slots which include: \nFebruary 4 \nBusiness Plan (Preliminaries & Semi-Finals) – 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM or 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM \nMarketing Plan (Semi-Finals & Finals) – 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM or 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM \nHuman Resource Plan (Semi-Finals & Finals) – 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM or 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM \nFebruary 5 \nBusiness Plan (Finals) – 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM \nBooth Design Competition – 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM \nSales Pitch Competition – 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM \nAdditional events such as the Trade Show\, Video Commercial\, Elevator Pitch\, Newsletter\, and Rapid Prototype will also be taking place throughout the conference. \nJudges will evaluate student submissions and presentations based on established rubrics and provide constructive comments to support students’ growth. This is an opportunity to directly impact the next generation of business leaders while engaging with innovative ideas and creative presentations from students across California. \n  \n*All times as Pacific Standard Time*
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LOCATION:Dignity Health Convention Center\, 1001 Truxtun Ave\, Bakersfield\, 93301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260129T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260129T133000
DTSTAMP:20260530T213653
CREATED:20250922T154443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T154443Z
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SUMMARY:NYS-VE Regional Online Business Plan Competition
DESCRIPTION:Description: This competition challenges students to demonstrate their global business expertise through written submissions and oral presentations. Volunteers will utilize industry experience to give students valuable feedback as a competition judge. Students will present their work on a live video conferencing tool and volunteers will watch presentations\, score teams and give feedback based on the competition rubric. \nLocation: Virtual | Zoom \nDate: January 29\, 2026 \nTime: 7:45 am – 10:30 am OR 10:45 am – 1:30 pm \nJudge Training: https://veinternational.org/judge-training/
URL:https://veinternational.org/event/nys-ve-regional-online-business-plan-competition-3/
LOCATION:Online – Live via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260120T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260530T213653
CREATED:20250903T145828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T153325Z
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SUMMARY:Midwest Business Plan & Business Overview Competition
DESCRIPTION:Please note that this judging commitment contains a live zoom session as well as prework on the VE competitions manager. \nCompetition Timeline \nDecember 17 – January 16\nVolunteers will use the VE Online Competition Manager to review and score 4-page Executive Summary documents submitted by each regional business plan competitor\, following the official competition scoring guide. \nJanuary 20\, 21\, & 22\, 2026\nJudges will participate in a live Zoom session during one of the scheduled time slots to view student presentations and score them using the provided rubric. \nDuring the live sessions\, judges will be assigned a group of VE firms. Each judge will: \n\nJoin a video conference with their assigned firms.\nView each team’s oral business plan presentation.\nEngage in a Q&A session with the students.\nSubmit scores through the VE Online Competition Manager.
URL:https://veinternational.org/event/midwest-business-plan-competition-business-overview-competition/
LOCATION:Online – Live via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260115T140000
DTSTAMP:20260530T213653
CREATED:20251016T151901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T153125Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Central NJ Business Plan & Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, January 15 2026 \nTime: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (time varies based on competition) \nLocation: Fairleigh Dickinson University\, 285 Madison Avenue Madison NJ 7940 \nDescription:  \nThe 2026 Central NJ Business Plan Competition & Exhibition challenges NJ teams to showcase their global business expertise through written submissions and oral presentations\, competing to qualify for the National Business Plan Competition at the Youth Business Summit in April. \nTeams of 3-6 students will have 10 minutes to present their business plan\, followed by 5 minutes of Q&A with the judges. \nDuring this event students also have the opportunity to participate in a trade show to present their sales skills and compete in competitions such as booth design and sales pitch. \nSchedule (by competition):  \nTrade Show Judges:\n9:00 AM – 9:30 AM – Orientation & Breakfast\n9:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Trade Show\n12:30 PM – 1:00 ON – Lunch (optional) \nBusiness Plan Competition (Preliminary Round):\n8:30 AM – 9:30 AM – Orientation & Breakfast\n9:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Business Plan Presentations\n12:30 PM – 1:00 PM – Lunch (optional) \nBusiness Plan Competition (Final Round):\n1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Orientation & Lunch\n2:00 PM – 4:30 PM – Business Plan Presentations
URL:https://veinternational.org/event/campaign-2026-central-nj-business-plan-trade-show/
LOCATION:Fairleigh Dickinson University\, 285 Madison Avenue\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260115T133000
DTSTAMP:20260530T213653
CREATED:20250722T135604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T135604Z
UID:10000074-1768377600-1768483800@veinternational.org
SUMMARY:NYS-VE Regional Business Plan Competition and Trade Show 2026
DESCRIPTION:The New York State Regional Business Plan Competition and Trade Show is a two day event at LIU Post that brings together firms from all over Long Island and NY state to compete in the first round of the National Business Plan Competition as well as participate in a trade show to demonstrate their business skills learned through the VE program. The event is broken down into the two following events: \nBusiness Plan Competition – The National Business Plan Competition challenges students to demonstrate their business expertise through written submissions and oral presentations of their company’s complete business plan. Startup companies and continuing businesses may be presented. The top teams from this competition will earn a spot to compete in the Long Island Business Plan Championship Round in February. \nBest Booth & Sales Pitch Competition – The VE Trade Exhibition welcomes firms from around NY State to showcase their student-run businesses and demonstrate their skills by promoting and selling their products and services to guest shoppers. Volunteers will rate Sales Pitch And Booth Design participating as guest shoppers and interacting with students on the trade show floor.
URL:https://veinternational.org/event/nys-ve-regional-business-plan-competition-and-trade-show-2026/
LOCATION:LIU Post\, 720 Northern Blvd\, Greenvale\, NY\, 11548
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260113T123000
DTSTAMP:20260530T213653
CREATED:20251016T150313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T150313Z
UID:10000107-1768294800-1768307400@veinternational.org
SUMMARY:2026 Mid Atlantic - South Division Business Plan Competition
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, January 13\, 2026 \nTime: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm ET \nSchedule:  \n9:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Orientation\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Business Plan Presentations\n12:00 PM – 12:30 PM – Finish Scoring (if needed) \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nCompetition Description: The VE Business Plan Competition challenges students to demonstrate their global business expertise through written submissions and oral presentations. Volunteers will utilize industry experience to give students valuable feedback as a competition judge. Students will present their work on a live video conferencing tool and volunteers will watch presentations\, score teams and give feedback based on the competition rubric. The top teams from this competition will move on to compete with teams around the country at the National Championships in NYC in April.
URL:https://veinternational.org/event/2026-mid-atlantic-south-division-business-plan-competition/
LOCATION:Online – Live via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251219T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260108T133000
DTSTAMP:20260530T213653
CREATED:20250804T185120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T185120Z
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SUMMARY:Business Overview Scoring - TX\,  FL \,NC
DESCRIPTION:We’re looking for volunteer judges to evaluate student submissions for the VE Business Overview Competition. Judging is asynchronous and flexible—judges will be assigned submissions through the VE Competitions Manager and can complete scoring over multiple days at their own pace. \nJudges will evaluate written business overviews based on a provided rubric\, covering elements such as company mission\, rationale\, marketing strategy\, financial highlights\, and overall organization. Each section will be rated from 1 to 5 stars (with 0.5 increments encouraged). No prior VE experience is needed—just a willingness to support future-ready students!
URL:https://veinternational.org/event/business-overview-scoring-tx-fl-nc/
LOCATION:Online – At Your Own Pace
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260118
DTSTAMP:20260530T213653
CREATED:20250909T175743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T194715Z
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SUMMARY:Kern Western Conf & Exhibition\, Online Competitions
DESCRIPTION:The Kern Western Conference & Exhibition will be held at Dignity Health Arena\, Theater and Convention Center\, 1001 Truxtun Ave\, Bakersfield\, CA 93301 on Tuesday\, February 4\, 2026. Join us for various competitions\, a trade show\, and networking opportunities. \nThe online submission competitions happen before the event\, and the winners will be announced at the conference on February 4th. \nJudging Period: December 18\, 2025 – January 17\, 2026 \nFor this competition\, you will be judging submissions on our VE Hub. \nPlease register below to be a judge for the following online submission-based competitions: \nMarketing Plan: Firms submit a written marketing plan. Submissions are evaluated on strategy\, clarity\, feasibility\, and professionalism.\nHuman Resource Plan: Firms submit a written human resource plan. Submissions are evaluated on organization\, strategy\, and professionalism.\nVideo Commercial: Each firm must record a 30-to 60-second video commercial promoting their business and/or product(s)/service(s) to attract potential customers.\nCompany Newsletter: Firms create a newsletter demonstrating communication\, content quality\, and design.\nBanner Ad – Valentine’s Day Theme: Firms create a 728×90 pixel banner ad (leaderboard) designed to spark interest and attract traffic to a website. (VE-JV Invited)\nBusiness Plan: Firms submit a 4-page overview of their business plan\, evaluated for content\, clarity\, and professionalism. (Top 42 firms only)
URL:https://veinternational.org/event/kern-western-conf-exhibition-online-competitions/
LOCATION:Online – At Your Own Pace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251215T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251215T123000
DTSTAMP:20260530T213653
CREATED:20250905T201754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T151736Z
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SUMMARY:2025 San Diego Conference and Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Event Overview\n📅 Date: December 15\, 2025\n🕘 Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm PT (Times vary per competition please see below)\n📍 Location: San Diego State University\, 5500 Campanile Dr\, San Diego\, CA 92182 \nJudging Opportunities at the San Diego Conference & Exhibition \nThere are multiple ways to get involved as a judge at the San Diego Conference & Exhibition. Volunteers can choose to participate in one or more of the following competitions: \n1. Business Plan Competition\nThe Business Plan Competition challenges student teams to develop\, present\, and defend a comprehensive business plan. Judges play a vital role in evaluating both the written and live components of the competition. \nBusiness Overview Document \nReview and score each team’s 4-page overview\, which will be shared prior to the event. Judges are encouraged to complete scoring in advance\, but time will be provided on the event day if needed. \nLive Business Plan Presentations \nObserve student presentations during the competition.\nEngage in a Q&A session with each team.\nScore presentations using the provided VE rubric. \n2. Sales Pitch Competition (Trade Show)\nStudent representatives deliver quick\, persuasive pitches to highlight their company’s product or service. Judges will: Listen to live pitches at the Trade Show.\nEvaluate presentation skills\, clarity\, and persuasiveness.\nProvide scores based on the competition rubric. \n3. Booth Design Competition (Trade Show)\nCompanies showcase their products and services through interactive trade show booths. Judges will: Visit booths on the Trade Show floor.\nAssess creativity\, professionalism\, and effectiveness of booth displays.\nProvide scores using the competition rubric.
URL:https://veinternational.org/event/2025-san-diego-conference-and-exhibition/
LOCATION:San Diego State University\, 5500 Campanile Drive\, San Diego\, CA\, 92182
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260530T213653
CREATED:20250930T194146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T194401Z
UID:10000104-1765530000-1765548000@veinternational.org
SUMMARY:2025 NorCal Regional Business Plan Competition
DESCRIPTION:Date: December 12\, 2025 \nTime: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Pacific Time \nLocation: Napa Valley College\, 2277 Napa Vallejo Hwy\, Napa\, CA 94558 \nAbout the Business Plan Competition\nThe Business Plan Competition challenges student teams to develop\, present\, and defend a comprehensive business plan. Judges play a vital role in evaluating both the written and live components of the competition. \nJudging Responsibilities: \nBusiness Overview Document \nReview and score each team’s 4-page overview\, which will be shared prior to the event. Judges are encouraged to complete scoring in advance\, but time will be provided on the event day if needed. \nLive Business Plan Presentations \nObserve student presentations during the competition.\nEngage in a Q&A session with each team.\nScore presentations using the provided VE rubric.
URL:https://veinternational.org/event/2025-norcal-regional-business-plan-competition/
LOCATION:Napa Valley College\, 2277 Napa Vallejo Hwy\, Napa\, CA\, 94558
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260530T213653
CREATED:20251020T181623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T181642Z
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SUMMARY:LA Regional Business Plan Competition
DESCRIPTION:Date: December 10\, 2025 \nTime: 9:00 am – 1:45 pm Pacific Time \nLocation: Thousand Oaks High School\, 2323 N Moorpark Rd\, Thousand Oaks\, CA 91360 \nAbout the Business Plan Competition\nThe Business Plan Competition challenges student teams to develop\, present\, and defend a comprehensive business plan. Judges play a vital role in evaluating both the written and live components of the competition. \nJudging Responsibilities: \nBusiness Overview Document \nReview and score each team’s 4-page overview\, which will be shared prior to the event. Judges are encouraged to complete scoring in advance\, but time will be provided on the event day if needed. \nLive Business Plan Presentations \nObserve student presentations during the competition.\nEngage in a Q&A session with each team.\nScore presentations using the provided VE rubric.
URL:https://veinternational.org/event/la-regional-business-plan-competition/
LOCATION:Thousand Oaks High School\, 2323 N Moorpark RD\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, 91360\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251208T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251208T140000
DTSTAMP:20260530T213653
CREATED:20250905T195648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T151600Z
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SUMMARY:Orange County Business Plan Competition
DESCRIPTION:Date: December 8\, 2025 \nTime: 8:00 am – 11:30 am or  10:45 am – 2:30 pm Pacific Time \nLocation: Orange County Department of Education\, 200 Kalmus Dr\, Costa Mesa\, CA 92626 \nAbout the Business Plan Competition\nThe Business Plan Competition challenges student teams to develop\, present\, and defend a comprehensive business plan. Judges play a vital role in evaluating both the written and live components of the competition. \nJudging Responsibilities: \nBusiness Overview Document \nReview and score each team’s 4-page overview\, which will be shared prior to the event. Judges are encouraged to complete scoring in advance\, but time will be provided on the event day if needed. \nLive Business Plan Presentations \nObserve student presentations during the competition.\nEngage in a Q&A session with each team.\nScore presentations using the provided VE rubric.
URL:https://veinternational.org/event/orange-county-business-plan-competition-2/
LOCATION:Orange County Department of Education\, 200 Kalmus Dr\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251205T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251205T133000
DTSTAMP:20260530T213653
CREATED:20250905T195204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T133326Z
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SUMMARY:Bakersfield Regional Business Plan Competition
DESCRIPTION:Event Overview\n📅 Date: December 5\, 2025\n🕘 Time: 8:15 am – 1:45 pm PT\n📍 Location: Career & Technical Education Center\, 7301 Old River Rd\, Bakersfield\, CA 93311 \nAbout the Business Plan Competition\nThe Business Plan Competition challenges student teams to develop\, present\, and defend a comprehensive business plan. Judges play a vital role in evaluating both the written and live components of the competition. \nJudging Responsibilities: \nBusiness Overview Document \nReview and score each team’s 4-page overview\, which will be shared prior to the event. Judges are encouraged to complete scoring in advance\, but time will be provided on the event day if needed. \nLive Business Plan Presentations \nObserve student presentations during the competition.\nEngage in a Q&A session with each team.\nScore presentations using the provided VE rubric.
URL:https://veinternational.org/event/bakersfield-regional-business-plan-competition/
LOCATION:Career & Education Technical Center (CTEC)\, 7301 Old River Rd\, Bakersfield\, CA\, 93311\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251218T133000
DTSTAMP:20260530T213653
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SUMMARY:2025 Southern Region Firms Promotional Week - Submission Scoring
DESCRIPTION:Event Description: Southern Regional Promotional Week is an engaging weeklong experience where students across the Southern region take part in interactive business activities designed to strengthen their skills in sales\, marketing\, and entrepreneurship. Guided by a VE Promotional Week Bingo Card\, students will complete a series of tasks that simulate real-world business operations. \nActivities include registering for the Online Trade Show\, completing trainings on trade show etiquette and the sales process\, setting up e-commerce websites\, running pre-sales\, and managing digital marketing through email and social media competitions. Additional highlights include the Banner Ad Competition\, a T-Shirt Design Competition\, with the winning design featured and sold at the Southern Region Competition & Exhibition and the SR Online Trade Show\, where firms will present their products live\, analyze competitors\, and explore emerging trends in the VE economy. \nJudge Needs: \nWe are currently seeking guest shoppers to join us for the Online Trade Show on December 4th\, where students will engage in live Zoom sales sessions. We are also in need of asynchronous judges to evaluate student submissions for various competitions between December 15 and January 9 on the VE Competition Manager. Your participation will support students’ growth and add valuable authenticity to their experiences.
URL:https://veinternational.org/event/2025-southern-region-firms-promotional-week-submission-scoring/
LOCATION:Online – At Your Own Pace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251119T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251120T133000
DTSTAMP:20260530T213653
CREATED:20250731T153750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T154133Z
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SUMMARY:MTSU Leadership & Competition Event
DESCRIPTION:The MTSU Leadership & Competition Event at Middle Tennessee State University is a two-day experience designed to showcase student innovation\, leadership\, and entrepreneurship. \nOn November 19\, students from Tennessee and South Carolina will present their ideas in a business plan competition and participate in an AI Challenge\, where they’ll use artificial intelligence to solve a product-based problem. \nThe event continues on November 20 with the final round of the business plan competition and a dynamic trade show featuring all registered schools. Throughout the day\, students will take part in a booth competition and deliver live elevator pitches\, offering a high-energy opportunity to share their business concepts and creativity with peers and professionals alike. \nWe are currently seeking judges to support all competitions\, if you’re interested in making an impact\, please register above.
URL:https://veinternational.org/event/mtsu-leadership-competition-event/
LOCATION:Middle Tennessee University\, 1301 East Main Street\, Murfreesboro\, TN\, 37132
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251106T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251113T133000
DTSTAMP:20260530T213653
CREATED:20250729T191815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T203751Z
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SUMMARY:Business Overview Scoring - TN\, SC
DESCRIPTION:We’re looking for volunteer judges to evaluate student submissions for the VE Business Overview Competition. Judging is asynchronous and flexible—judges will be assigned submissions through the VE Competitions Manager and can complete scoring over multiple days at their own pace. \nJudges will evaluate written business overviews based on a provided rubric\, covering elements such as company mission\, rationale\, marketing strategy\, financial highlights\, and overall organization. Each section will be rated from 1 to 5 stars (with 0.5 increments encouraged). No prior VE experience is needed—just a willingness to support future-ready students!
URL:https://veinternational.org/event/business-overview-scoring-tn-sc/
LOCATION:Online – At Your Own Pace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251105T140000
DTSTAMP:20260530T213653
CREATED:20250729T164649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T170010Z
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SUMMARY:2025 VE Innovation Day - Hillsborough
DESCRIPTION:Join us for VE Innovation Day\, a leadership event where high school students from the Tampa area will present business concepts powered by artificial intelligence as part of the VE AI Challenge. Students will pitch innovative solutions that integrate AI into their virtual enterprises\, showcasing creativity\, problem-solving\, and entrepreneurial thinking. \nWe’re seeking judges to evaluate student presentations and provide valuable feedback—no technical AI experience needed. Your participation will help inspire the next generation of business leaders. To volunteer as a judge\, please register above.
URL:https://veinternational.org/event/2025-ve-innovation-day-hillsborough/
LOCATION:Keiser University Tampa\, 5002 W Waters Ave\, Tampa\, FL\, 33634
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250513T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260530T213653
CREATED:20240829T193120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T212847Z
UID:10000040-1747125900-1747137600@veinternational.org
SUMMARY:Online VE-JV National Business Pitch Championships
DESCRIPTION:The VE-JV National Championships are the culminating competitions that allow students to compete for recognition as the top teams in the nation.\nStudents will have the opportunity to showcase their VE-JV business or pitch their business ideas to volunteer industry professionals. During this competition the top teams will compete for the chance to be the champions of the VE-JV Business Pitch Competition.
URL:https://veinternational.org/event/online-ve-jv-national-business-pitch-championships-2/
LOCATION:Online – Live via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250422T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250424T143000
DTSTAMP:20260530T213653
CREATED:20240829T193105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T001852Z
UID:10000039-1745308800-1745505000@veinternational.org
SUMMARY:Online VE-JV National Business Pitch Qualifiers
DESCRIPTION:The VE-JV National Championships are the culminating competitions that allow students to compete for recognition as the top teams in the nation. Students will have the opportunity to showcase their VE-JV business or pitch their business ideas to volunteer industry professionals.
URL:https://veinternational.org/event/online-ve-jv-national-business-pitch-qualifiers-2/
LOCATION:Online – Live via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250407T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250408T160000
DTSTAMP:20260530T213653
CREATED:20240829T193203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T140652Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Youth Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to serve as a competition judge at our upcoming Youth Business Summit\, a two-day event where the brightest young minds in business and entrepreneurship\nshowcase their talents and innovative ideas and compete in a number of events.\nAs a judge you will view and rate students’ presentations based on a rubric provided to you. Your expertise will be invaluable in guiding and inspiring these future leaders.
URL:https://veinternational.org/event/2025-youth-business-summit/
LOCATION:Jacob Javits Center\, 429 11th Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10001
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250220T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250220T133000
DTSTAMP:20260530T213653
CREATED:20240829T193203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T162920Z
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SUMMARY:VE / IECE Trade Show\, San Bernardino
DESCRIPTION:In Person Judging Opportunities and Time Commitments: \n7:45 am- 1:15 pm: Finance\, Elevator Pitch\, QBO or Marketing \n8:30 am – 1:30 pm Sales Pitch & Booth Design (both)
URL:https://veinternational.org/event/inland-empire-trade-show/
LOCATION:CSU San Bernardino\, San Manuel Student Uniion\, North & South\, 5500 University Parkway\, San Bernardino\, CA\, 92407
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250219T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250219T123000
DTSTAMP:20260530T213653
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T173302Z
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SUMMARY:Wildcard Business Plan Competition
DESCRIPTION:The Wildcard Competition Round gives teams a final opportunity to secure a coveted spot in the National Business Plan Competition at the Youth Business Summit this April. In this round\, students will showcase their global business expertise through written submissions and live oral presentations.\nVolunteer judges will use their industry knowledge to provide valuable feedback\, evaluate presentations via a live video conferencing platform\, and score teams based on the competition rubric. This is a pivotal moment for students to demonstrate their skills and earn their place at the national stage!
URL:https://veinternational.org/event/2024-25-regional-business-plan/
LOCATION:Online – Live via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250213T123000
DTSTAMP:20260530T213653
CREATED:20240903T182114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T211033Z
UID:10000059-1739437200-1739449800@veinternational.org
SUMMARY:Midwest Region Finance\, HR\, and Marketing Regional Competition - Round 2
DESCRIPTION:The regional round of competitions determine the Top 4 teams for each event (HR\, Finance\, and Marketing) that will represent the Midwest Region at the national Youth Business Summit in April in NYC.\nIn this competition judges will select a department competition to judge. Judge will be asked to review submitted materials online between January 23rd and Friday January 31 and review and score presentations live on zoom on Friday
URL:https://veinternational.org/event/midwest-region-finance-hr-and-marketing-regional-competition-round-2/
LOCATION:Online – Live via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T213653
CREATED:20240829T193149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T135338Z
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SUMMARY:2025 NYC City-Wide Business Plan Competition
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 NYC Business Plan Competition challenges qualifying teams from across NYC to showcase their global business expertise through written submissions and oral presentations.\nTeams of 3-6 students will have 10 minutes to present their business plan\, followed by 5 minutes of Q&A with the judges. The top 6 teams from this competition will advance to the 2025 National Business Plan Competition at the 2025 Youth Business Summit.
URL:https://veinternational.org/event/2025-nyc-city-wide-business-plan-competition-2/
LOCATION:LIU Brooklyn\, 1 University Plaza\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250211T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250212T133000
DTSTAMP:20260530T213653
CREATED:20240829T193049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T210631Z
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SUMMARY:New York State Online Business Plan Competition -  Championship
DESCRIPTION:The VE Business Plan Competition challenges students to demonstrate their global business expertise through written submissions and oral presentations.\nJudges will utilize industry experience to give students valuable feedback as a competition judge. Students will present their work on a live video conferencing tool and volunteers will watch presentations\, score teams and give feedback based on the competition rubric.\nThe top 10 teams from this competition will move on to compete with teams around the country at the National Championships in NYC in April.
URL:https://veinternational.org/event/online-business-plan-competition-championship-round-2/
LOCATION:Online – Live via Zoom
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