Celebrating Student Innovators at Ivy Tech Entrepreneurship Expo

Join us for the celebration of student innovators at the Entrepreneurship Expo hosted by Ivy Tech Community College’s Evansville, Indiana campus. The event, which showcases the Ivy Tech Garatoni School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation’s students, promises to be an inspiring showcase of hard work and dedication.

The Ivy Tech Entrepreneurship Expo 2024 will feature 21 students unveiling their start-up companies. These young and enthusiastic entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to exhibit their innovative ideas and businesses, and we extend an invitation to all to participate in this celebration.

The best part is that there is no cost to attend the Entrepreneurship Expo, which is open to the public. The event will take place on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at the Ivy Tech campus. Special guest Matthew Nix, President & CEO of Nix Metals, will kick off the event with a Speaker Series at 10 am CST in Room 147 of the Vectren Auditorium.

The Expo will commence at 11 am, and visitors will be able to explore the innovative start-up companies in Room 152 of the Koch Student Center, located on the First Floor Commons. The event will continue until 1 pm, providing an opportunity for everyone to interact with the student entrepreneurs and learn about their ventures.

To enhance the experience, several food trucks will be onsite, including Prime Time on Wheels, Chino Taco Food Truck, and La Plaza Food Truck. Visitors can indulge in some delicious local fare while showing support for these budding entrepreneurs.

As for parking, visitors are requested to park near entrance C of the parking lot off of Colonial Avenue, located on the north side of the main Ivy Tech building. Make plans now to support these innovative and enthusiastic entrepreneurs at the Entrepreneurship Expo hosted by Ivy Tech Community College.

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