Propel Your Future Youth Entrepreneurship Conference and Pitch Competition

🏆 PROPEL Youth Entrepreneur Empowerment Conference & Vendor Fair/Pitch Competition

Theme: “Propel the Next Generation: Building Mind, Money & Momentum”
Hosted by: Boys Matter 2 Men (501c3 Nonprofit)
Date: Saturday November 15, 2025
Location: Killeen Arts and Activities Center
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Audience: Youth ages 8–18, Parents, Mentors, Educators, and Community Leaders

💫 Event Purpose

To equip, inspire, and empower youth with the entrepreneurial mindset, leadership tools, and life skills needed to achieve mental wealth, purpose, and success.
This conference will PROPEL (Prepare, Rise, Overcome, Pursue, Elevate, and Lead) youth toward their future through workshops, mentorship, and a high-energy Shark-Like Youth Pitch Competition.

🕙 EVENT OUTLINE + AGENDA

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Registration & Vendor Fair Opens

• Attendees sign in, receive name badges, and conference materials.
• Visit vendor tables featuring youth entrepreneurs, community partners, and local businesses.
• Light refreshments and networking.

10:30 AM – 10:50 AM | Opening Ceremony

• Welcome & Prayer: Dr. Elizabeth Jennings, CEO, Boys Matter 2 Men
• Remarks from City Official or Community Partner
• Overview of Conference Purpose: “Why We Propel Youth”

10:50 AM – 11:20 AM | Morning Keynote: “The Power to Propel”

Speaker: Dalton Rudd and Donte Jennings

Focus: Turning dreams into disciplined action, mental wealth mindset, and faith-based resilience.

11:25 AM – 11:50 AM Financial Literacy

1150-1215: Financial Literacy Breakout Session

12:15 PM – 12:45 PM | Networking Lunch & Vendor Fair

• Sponsored meal
• Youth engage with vendors, community partners, and peers.
• DJ or youth host keeps energy high.

12:45 PM – 1:25 PM | Guest Speaker and Workshop

🎤 Communication & Media Influence: “Your Voice, Your Platform”

1. • How to communicate with confidence and use social media responsibly to build your brand.
   • Media professional or influencer guest.

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Pitch Entrepreneurship Tips: “From Vision to Victory”

2:00 PM – 2:15 PM | Closing of Conference & Transition to Pitch Competition

• Recognition of sponsors, vendors, and community partners
• Announcement of youth pitch competitors
• Group photo + stretch break

💡 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM | “Shark-Like” Youth Pitch Competition

Judges Panel: Local business leaders, investors, and educators

Format:

• 10 youth or team finalists present 3–5 minute business pitches
• Followed by 2-minute Q&A from judges (“Shark Tank” style)
• Judging Criteria: Creativity, Feasibility, Impact, Presentation, Confidence

Awards:

🏆 1st Place: $200 + Mentorship Package
🥈 2nd Place: $100 + Gift Bag
🥉 3rd Place: $50 + Certificate of Achievement

🎁 All participants receive:

• Certificate of participation
• Recognition by Boys Matter 2 Men and social media

4:15 PM – 4:30 PM | Closing Remarks & Celebration

• Final words of encouragement
• Group prayer and photo
• Networking & Vendor Shopping continues

🌟 Conference Outcomes

By the end of the Propel Youth Entrepreneur Conference, youth will:

• Gain confidence in presenting and pitching ideas.
• Strengthen leadership, communication, and financial literacy.
• Learn to build resilience and self-worth through entrepreneurship.
• Connect with mentors, sponsors, and community partners.
• Feel empowered to dream big and lead with purpose.

Info: ? PROPEL Youth Entrepreneur Empowerment Conference & Vendor Fair/Pitch Competition
Theme: “Propel the Next Generation: Building Mind, Money & Momentum”
Hosted by: Boys Matter 2 Men (501c3 Nonprofit)
Date: Saturday November 15, 2025
Location: Killeen Arts and Activities Center
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Audience: Youth ages 8–18, Parents, Mentors, Educators, and Community Leaders

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? Event Purpose
To equip, inspire, and empower youth with the entrepreneurial mindset, leadership tools, and life skills needed to achieve mental wealth, purpose, and success.
This conference will PROPEL (Prepare, Rise, Overcome, Pursue, Elevate, and Lead) youth toward their future through workshops, mentorship, and a high-energy Shark-Like Youth Pitch Competition.

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