Semifinalists, judges named for UNC entrepreneur challenge

GREELEY — Seventeen Colorado-based semifinalists have been announced for the seventh annual Monfort College of Business Entrepreneurial Challenge at the University of Northern Colorado — along with the six business leaders who will judge them.

The event, sponsored by BizWest, KUSA-TV Channel 9 and Colorado Lending Source, is an opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs to get exposure and compete for $50,000 in prize money to help bring their business ideas to fruition. The semifinalists, which represent health care, education, sports and other industries, will present their business concepts on Jan. 21 at the UNC University Center in Greeley.

“The semifinalists this year are a…