Bard Center for Entrepreneurship presents
The 11th Annual Bard Center Business Plan Competition
The Bard Center’s annual Business Plan Competition is one of the foremost events for early stage companies in Colorado. During the past 11 years, the competition has spawned hundreds of business plans. Finalists and non-finalists alike have launched their ideas and started successful ventures.
Keynote— Jake Jabs, American Furniture Warehouse
Jake Jabs is the President and CEO of American Furniture Warehouse. Under Jabs’, American Furniture Warehouse has expanded into an eleven-store operation that has experienced a remarkable growth trend over the years. As he has been since the beginning, Jabs is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company and also oversees the company’s team of buyers. Today, American Furniture Warehouse is one of the top retail furniture companies in the U.S. and the largest privately-held business in Colorado.
- Wednesday, June 13, 2012
8:30 a.m to 12:00 p.m. — Finalists present to panel judges
12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. — Luncheon and awards ceremony
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