Although ACE has grown, its entrepreneur-focused format is unchanged and inspiring. Each year's ACE follows a format that includes:
| A Showcase Presentation by a successful, growing entrepreneurial company |
| An Elevator Pitch Competition between several early-stage entrepreneurial companies, to be judged by an investor panel and the winner recognized |
| Presentation of the Great Lakes Entrepreneur's Quest Awards - More info |
| Workshops featuring interaction and discussions of current issues that are of concern to entrepreneurs |
| The Entrepreneurs' Exhibit Display Hall |
| Refreshments and networking |
ACE History in Words and Photos
For nine years, ACE has highlighted promising entreprenuers from across the Great Lakes region and provided a venue in which entrepreneurs can meet, exchange ideas, and make connections.
Want to know who's been involved with ACE? Click here for a listing of past ACE presentation participants, including elevator pitch competitors and winners.
Take a look through our photo archives. Click here to see photos from past ACE events.