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Signature Events

Big Ideas Challenge

The Big Ideas Challenge is a new venture competition that encourages and celebrates students' innovative business ideas.

Meet the Firms is a premier accounting career fair for students at Minnesota State University, Mankato. This event features public accounting firms, private industry companies, and government agencies that recruit students seeking professional careers in accounting.

Richard Schmitz Food Entrepreneurship Lecture Series

Creates scholarships and supports an annual lecture by food entrepreneurship experts. This includes executives within a broad range of food processing, retailing and wholesaling industries.

College of Business Events

Upcoming Events

Aug 27

COB Welcome Event

01:00 PM - Morris Hall lawn (on Otto side of building)
Sep 17

Meet the Firms

01:00 PM - Centennial Student Union Ballroom

Aug 27

COB Welcome Event

1:00 PM - Morris Hall lawn (on Otto side of building)
Celebrate and kick off the new school year at the College of Business Welcome Event! Stop by anytime for lawn games, socializing, light refreshments, and prizes! Meet other business students as well as COB faculty!

Signature Events

Big Ideas Challenge

Meet the Firms

Richard Schmitz Food Entrepreneurship Lecture Series

College of Business Events

Upcoming Events

August 2026