Midwest Entrepreneurship Case Competition (MECC)
What is the Midwest Entrepreneurship Case Competition?
The Midwest Entrepreneurship Case Competition (MECC) was developed by academic business librarians representing multiple Midwest institutions. The competition began in 2015 as the Midwest Business Libraries Case Competition, which was an annual competition through the Parrish Library of Management and Economics and Purdue University.
Since then, the competition has grown and is open to any undergraduate student at a participating Midwest institution. The goal of the competition is to equip future entrepreneurs with robust information literacy skills, enabling them to make informed decisions in dynamic business environments.
How do I participate?
Registration opens Monday, January 5, 2026. Additional details will be available closer to the date.
Timeline
- Registration Opens: Monday, January 5, 2026
- Registration Closes: Friday, February 6, 2026
- Case Released: Saturday, February 7, 2026
- Video Submissions Due: Saturday, February 14, 2026
- Finalists Announced: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
- Live Virtual Final Round: Saturday, February 21, 2026
Previous Competition Details
2025
2024
2016
2015
Example 2 Example 2 Team Summary Example 2 Team Presentation
2015 materials: 2015 Case 2015 Case Presentation Slides 2015 Case Presentation Recording
Example 1: Example 1 Team Summary Example 1 Team Presentation
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Where can I get help for this and other case competitions?
Roland G. Parrish Library of Management & Economics
This case competition is sponsored by:
