BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20250228T153000Z DTEND:20250228T180000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Flex ABY Finals DESCRIPTION:Join us on February 28\, 2025 at the unsinkable Albany State University's "Old Bookstore" for an inspiring morning where innovation meets entrepreneurship. The FLEX Finals celebrate the creativity and ambition of our young student entrepreneurs as they pitch their business ideas "Shark Tank Style" to a distinguished panel of judges to compete for a chance to participate in the statewide FLEX program.\n\nFLEX\, which stands for "Foundational Leadership and Entrepreneur X-perience\," is a statewide program designed to encourage innovation\, create prosperity\, and revitalize rural entrepreneurial ecosystems. Through a dynamic process that challenges students to develop and present their business ideas\, FLEX provides real-world experience and helps enhance essential skills such as accountability\, collaboration\, and creative thinking. Over the course of the competition\, participants learn firsthand about the challenges and rewards of starting and growing a business. After multiple rounds of competition\, the top 3 finalists have been chosen! It all comes down to this final moment and you're invited!\n\nEvent Highlights:\n\n\n Inspiring Presentations: Witness innovative pitches from the brightest young minds.\n Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry professionals\, community leaders\, and fellow supporters of emerging talent.\n Delicious Lunch: Enjoy a delicious lunch immediately following the program provided on-site for $20.\n\n\nImportant Details:\n\n\n Date: February 28\, 2025\n Location: Albany State University West Campus Old Bookstore (next to the student center)\n Seating: Limited seating is available reserve your spot early!\n\n\nDon't miss your chance to be part of this dynamic event that not only celebrates innovation but also nurtures the next generation of business leaders. Secure your ticket and join us for an unforgettable experience.\n\nWe look forward to seeing you at the FLEX Finals! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Join us on \;February 28\, 2025 \;at the unsinkable \;Albany State University'\;s "\;Old Bookstore"\; \;for an inspiring morning where innovation meets entrepreneurship. The FLEX Finals celebrate the creativity and ambition of our young student entrepreneurs as they pitch their business ideas "\;Shark Tank Style"\; to a distinguished panel of judges to compete for a chance to participate in the statewide FLEX program.

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FLEX\, which stands for &ldquo\;Foundational Leadership and Entrepreneur X-perience\,&rdquo\; is a statewide program designed to encourage innovation\, create prosperity\, and revitalize rural entrepreneurial ecosystems. Through a dynamic process that challenges students to develop and present their business ideas\, FLEX provides real-world experience and helps enhance essential skills such as accountability\, collaboration\, and creative thinking. Over the course of the competition\, participants learn firsthand about the challenges and rewards of starting and growing a business. After multiple rounds of competition\, the top 3 finalists have been chosen! It all comes down to this final moment and you'\;re invited!

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Don'\;t miss your chance to be part of this dynamic event that not only celebrates innovation but also nurtures the next generation of business leaders. Secure your ticket and join us for an unforgettable experience.

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We look forward to seeing you at the FLEX Finals!

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