AI innovations and apps dominated the business ideas presented at the upcoming conference. washington state university 21st Business Plan Contest Thursday, April 25th.
Pullman, Wash., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — AI innovations and apps accounted for the majority of business ideas presented at the upcoming conference washington state university 21st Business Plan Contest Thursday, April 25th.
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