11/21/2024UAFS Students Conquer Lion's Lair Business CompetitionTen students from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith competed Wednesday in the Lion's Lair Business Plan Contest. Teams had about five minutes to deliver the perfect pitch for their fictional business to showcase innovative ideas, market research, financial forecasting, and strategy development. Winners were awarded a cash prize and the opportunity to compete in the Governor's Cup.Ian SilvesterArts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryCenter for Economic DevelopmentNewsReyna Lamb and Troy Rodriguez (center) accept their 2nd place prize presented by Justin Smith, director of the Jim Walcott Family Enterprise Center and Kendall Ross, associate vice chancellor of economic and workforce development.Reyna Lamb and Troy Rodriguez (center) accept their 2nd place prize presented by Justin Smith, director of the Jim Walcott Family Enterprise Center and Kendall Ross, associate vice chancellor of economic and workforce development. Courtesy Ian SilvesterLion's LairStudent Showcase2024-11