Help us in congratulating CEO in achieving the 'Top Chapter' at their National Conference!!
On November 1, 2012, 16 Texas State Students traveled to Chicago, Illinois to attend the Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization's National Conference along with over 1,200 other students, faculty and entrepreneurs. Not only did the students have the opportunity to attend informational breakout sessions and hear from inspirational speakers such as Chris Stevens, co-found of Keurig and Jeff Hoffman, founder of Priceline.com, but the 16 student entrepreneurs would compete with over 245 other universities for 11 different awards including the most prestigious awards: best chapter business, best chapter fundraiser, and best overall chapter.
- Amanda Hepner and Aaron Whatley presented for the "Best Chapter Fundraising Idea" award.
- Sharlene Chua and Vance Zider presented for the "Best Chapter Business" award.
- Jamie Lahiere and Andrew Cruise presented for the "Best Overall Chapter" award.
The CEO Chapter took home 2nd place in best chapter business, 1st place in best chapter fundraiser and BEST OVERALL CHAPTER!
Texas State University also placed 2nd for best chapter marketing plan!
Jamie Lahiere, President of the Texas State CEO chapter, also competed with over 60 other students in the elevator pitch competition. During the elevator pitch competition, students have 90 seconds to pitch their business to investors, or in this case, to a panel of judges. Not only did Jamie Lahiere make it through the first round, the semi-finals and the finals, she took home third place, winning $1500.
Way to go, CEO!!
