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IDEA Competition Awards Banquet

Celebrating Innovation in Northwest Minnesota

Mark Your Calendar Now for the IDEA Competition Awards Banquet, to be held May 5, 5:00-8:30 at Beaux Arts Ballroom on the Bemidji State University Campus. Register now.

Up to five winners will be announced - each winning $10,000 in cash plus additional technical assistance to advance their business idea.

Social hour, networking, exhibits
Banquet
Keynote address by Jon Slusser
Innovators of Tomorrow presentations
IDEA Hall of Fame Award
2010 IDEA Competition Awards

This is an event you won't want to miss! Keynote Speaker, Jon Slusser is a dynamic speaker, and an entrepreneur who exemplifies the power of a breakthrough idea.

In addition to the IDEA Competition winner announcements, we'll be recognizing this year's IDEA Hall of Fame winner, and our Innovators of Tomorrow. During the social hour, you'll have the opportunity to network and visit the many exhibits, featuring breakthrough ideas from around our region as well as information from area resource providers.

Join us as we celebrate the innovation and the innovators of Northwest Minnesota!

Event Info

Beaux Arts Ballroom
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN 56601

May 5, 2010
5:00PM-8:30PM

Jon Slusser - Keynote Speaker

Senior Vice President - SPIKE TV, Digital Media

Jon Slusser and his partners launched GameTrailers (GT) in 2003, a broadband video site dedicated to video game entertainment and information. As CEO, he exercised strategic direction and day-to-day oversight of the company. In 2005, he sold GameTrailers to MTV Networks.

In 1997, prior to launching GameTrailers, Slusser co-founded Hornet, Inc. a full-service commercial production and design company specializing in live-action film, motion graphics and computer animation. Before that, he held several positions in public relations, finance and special business projects with the NBA.

Currently, Jon is Senior Vice President for SPIKE TV, in the Digital Media Division of MTVN Entertainment Group. Jon joined the MTV team when MTV Networks acquired GameTrailers in 2005.

Slusser is a graduate of the University of Southern California.

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Here's what our past winners are saying:

"Being a contestant in the IDEA competition was like working on a 'mini-MBA.' Writing the business plan, making financial projections, and preparing a presentation were all very practical learning experiences."

Nancy Fisher,
sf(x) Engineering, Inc.

"The IDEA competition added expertise and momentum to our project. The competition helped us better focus our efforts and we are still seeing the benefits. Business is booming and we are growing rapidly. Thank you IDEA!"

Jason LaValley,
LaValley Industries

"The guidance and advice I received from the committee, advisers and judges will be very helpful on my journey to the marketplace. I appreciate the advice I have received."

Tim Sargent,
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Updates on Past Winners



Home Registration Judging Rounds Judging Criteria Resources FAQs About IDEA Ingenuity Frontier Contact Us IDEA is sponsored by the generous financial contributions of the following sponsors: Taking Action Crookston 281-4182 Fisher 795-4570 Warren 745-4411 24-Hour Banking: 1-800-908-BANK		Celebrating Innovation in Northwest Minnesota Mark Your Calendar Now for the IDEA Competition Awards Banquet, to be held May 5, 5:00-8:30 at Beaux Arts Ballroom on the Bemidji State University Campus. Register now. Up to five winners will be announced - each winning $10,000 in cash plus additional technical assistance to advance their business idea. Social hour, networking, exhibits Banquet Keynote address by Jon Slusser Innovators of Tomorrow presentations *IDEA* Hall of Fame Award 2010 IDEA Competition Awards This is an event you won't want to miss! Keynote Speaker, Jon Slusser is a dynamic speaker, and an entrepreneur who exemplifies the power of a breakthrough idea. In addition to the IDEA Competition winner announcements, we'll be recognizing this year's IDEA Hall of Fame winner, and our Innovators of Tomorrow. During the social hour, you'll have the opportunity to network and visit the many exhibits, featuring breakthrough ideas from around our region as well as information from area resource providers. Join us as we celebrate the innovation and the innovators of Northwest Minnesota! Event Info Beaux Arts Ballroom Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN 56601 May 5, 2010 5:00PM-8:30PM Jon Slusser - Keynote Speaker Senior Vice President - SPIKE TV, Digital Media Jon Slusser and his partners launched GameTrailers (GT) in 2003, a broadband video site dedicated to video game entertainment and information. As CEO, he exercised strategic direction and day-to-day oversight of the company. In 2005, he sold GameTrailers to MTV Networks. In 1997, prior to launching GameTrailers, Slusser co-founded Hornet, Inc. a full-service commercial production and design company specializing in live-action film, motion graphics and computer animation. Before that, he held several positions in public relations, finance and special business projects with the NBA. Currently, Jon is Senior Vice President for SPIKE TV, in the Digital Media Division of MTVN Entertainment Group. Jon joined the MTV team when MTV Networks acquired GameTrailers in 2005. Slusser is a graduate of the University of Southern California.	Registered User Login Here's what our past winners are saying: "Being a contestant in the *IDEA* competition was like working on a 'mini-MBA.' Writing the business plan, making financial projections, and preparing a presentation were all very practical learning experiences." Nancy Fisher, sf(x) Engineering, Inc. "The *IDEA* competition added expertise and momentum to our project. The competition helped us better focus our efforts and we are still seeing the benefits. Business is booming and we are growing rapidly. Thank you *IDEA*!" Jason LaValley, LaValley Industries "The guidance and advice I received from the committee, advisers and judges will be very helpful on my journey to the marketplace. I appreciate the advice I have received." Tim Sargent, Trophy Head Shot Updates on Past Winners




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