Hopeful entrepreneurs pitch ideas at state-wide Montana University business plan competition held at the University of Montana

From an organic yerba mate company to an app that connects travelers in developing countries to local tour guides, 16 teams of college students from around the state donned their best suits and pitched their ideas Thursday during the 26th annual John Ruffatto Business Startup Challenge at the University of Montana.

The day started at 8 a.m. sharp when each team delivered a 60-second "elevator pitch" to business leaders acting as judges.

DAVID ERICKSON [email protected]

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