Y.E.S. Competition

2023-24 Flyer

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Grades 5-8

In 2023, Arkansas Capital Corporation and Economics Arkansas announced a partnership to present the Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase (Y.E.S.), a business pitch competition for Arkansas 5th-8th grade students. There is no cost to enter! The competition is open to all public, private, and virtual schools and after-school, church, or other youth programs.

Arkansas Capital Corporation created the Y.E.S. Competition in 2006 based on the success of its Arkansas Governor's Cup Collegiate Business Plan Competition, launched in 2001. Both are designed to provide real-world, hands-on entrepreneur education for our state's future entrepreneurs.

Winning students and teachers/mentors receive cash prizes, certificates, and a 3-D printed trophy for their school or program.

Download the 2023-24 Competition Guide

Upcoming Dates

October 2, 2023 | Team Application Window Opens in YouNoodle

November 6, 2023 | Business Plans Due in YouNoodle

December 1, 2023 | Top 25 Finalists Announced (Virtual)

January 26, 2024 | Expo Day - 2024 Winners Announced (Virtual)

Prize Categories

Awards, trophies, and certificates will be presented to first- through fourth-place winners in these categories:

Best Business Plan

Most Innovative Idea

Best Retail Booth Display

Best Marketing Piece

First Place:

$500 cash prize to teacher/advisor; $100 cash prize to each team member

Second Place:

$300 cash prize to teacher/advisor; $75 cash prize to each team member

Third Place:

$200 cash prize to teacher/advisor; $50 cash prize to each team member

Fourth Place:

$100 cash prize to teacher/advisor; $25 cash prize to each team member

YouNoodle

The YouNoodle competition database is used to register teams, upload business plans, and for judging. Begin by going to the YouNoodle link posted below; this link is specific to the 2023-24 Arkansas competition.

2023-24 Y.E.S. Competition YouNoodle

*Note: Team registration will not open until October 2!