Business Pitch Competition Session Prep

Objective: To provide a platform for middle and high school boys to share their entrepreneurial ideas in a collaborative and competitive environment before a panel of judges for monetary awards and ongoing coaching.

Date/Time: Saturday: January 24, 2026 @ 12:00 noon - 3:00 pm 

(Please plan to arrive by 11:00 am to allow adequate time for parking and young men to setup)

Location: Queens University at Ketner Auditorium 

1900 Selwyn Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28274

Parking Information: Ketner Auditorium is in the basement of Sykes (#24). You will only be able to enter from the campus side, not the street doors. 

You may park in Withers Lot (G) "see map"

Attire: TROPF Navy Polo Shirt, Khaki pants, sneakers, TROPF hoodie

Materials: TROPF Backpack, portfolio and water bottle should accompany young men for each session.

TROPF Team Contact: Tori Hayes (540-257-0904)

Activity/Pick-up: LUCKY X STRIKE (4:00 - 6:00 pm)

11210 Brigman Road, Matthews, NC 28105 

You are invited to come and celebrate with our young men, at the bowling party!  If you are planning to bowl, please make sure you submit your information by the deadline (Tuesday, January 20th). The cost is $35/parent (cash) and will be collected at the Business Pitch. 

Note: Transportation will not be provided from the competition to the activity since we anticipate most parents will attend the business pitch competition.  If that is not the case, please let me know so we can ensure your son has a ride to the activity. 

Please refer back to email sent previously for complete details.