University of Colorado Denver Business School, offering Bachelor, MBA, MS, and PhD degrees

Date and Time  
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Finalists Present to Panel Judges
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Luncheon and Awards Ceremony

Location  
The Four Seasons Hotel, Denver Downtown
1111 14th Street
Denver, CO 80202

Map & Directions

Keynote
Jake Jabs, American Furniture Warehouse
Jake Jabs is the President and CEO of American Furniture Warehouse. Under Jabs’ leadership, 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.

The self-taught businessman credits American Furniture’s success to “the basic American philosophy of hard work, long hours, self confidence, the courage to take risks, and the desire to give value and service to every customer."

Contact  
Michelle Parvinrouh
Bard.Center@ucdenver.edu
303-315-8500
  
Description  
The Business Plan Competition is designed for early stage Colorado companies that have received no Angel or Venture funding and that have generated little or no revenue to date. The primary purpose of the competition is to provide these early stage ventures with an opportunity to test their ideas and receive meaningful feedback on their business plans. The finalists will present their plans in front of a panel of judges and audience of business leaders and fellow entrepreneurs from 8:30 until noon.

Following the presentations an awards ceremony will be held where the awards for best business plans will be presented.

Attendance at the business plan presentations is free; however, there is a fee for the luncheon.

Reservation Note  
Your contribution less Fair Market Value of the luncheon (estimated at $42/person) may be tax deductible. Please consult your tax advisor. The University of Colorado is a 501(c)3 organization: Tax ID#84-6000555.

Net proceeds benefit Bard Center programs and future events.
 
Cancellation Policy  
Notice of seven days is required for a refund, minus a $15.00 processing fee. Cancellations 7 days prior and up to the event will be recorded as a 100% donation. If you are unable to attend, you may send a substitute in your place. Please be sure the substitute has a copy of this confirmation, signed by you (the original registrant), authorizing the substitution.