Date: December 8, 2025
Time: 8:00 am - 2:15 pm Pacific Time
Location: Orange County Department of Education, 200 Kalmus Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
About the Business Plan Competition
The Business Plan Competition challenges student teams to develop, present, and defend a comprehensive business plan. Judges play a vital role in evaluating both the written and live components of the competition.
Judging Responsibilities:
Business Overview Document
Review and score each team’s 4-page overview, which will be shared prior to the event. Judges are encouraged to complete scoring in advance, but time will be provided on the event day if needed.
Live Business Plan Presentations
Observe student presentations during the competition.
Engage in a Q&A session with each team.
Score presentations using the provided VE rubric.