NEDC was an event sponsor for the 2017 Love’s Entrepreneur’s Cup, formerly the Donald W. Reynolds Governor’s Cup.  This statewide collegiate business plan competition was held on April 13 at the Chevy Bricktown Event Center. The program is administered by i2E and simulates the processes involved in starting a business, such as performing market research, business plan development, and presenting to potential investors. The University of Oklahoma had several teams competing in the event.