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Riata Center announces 2026 Cowboy100 honorees

The Riata Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship unveiled the OSU-owned-and-led businesses being honored at the 2026 Cowboy100 on March 28.
Riata Center announces 2026 Cowboy100 honorees
Riata Center announces 2026 Cowboy100 honorees

Mon, Feb 9, 2026

The Riata Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship unveiled the OSU-owned-and-led businesses being honored at the 2026 Cowboy100 on March 28.

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Esteemed entrepreneurs; OSU, Riata Center celebrate Cowboy100 4-Peats

Mon, Jun 9, 2025

The Cowboy100 highlights the growth and success of Cowboy-owned or operated businesses worldwide. Hundreds of companies have entered to participate in the competitive event, but a select few have made it all four years.

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Alumni Q&A: Kate Smith comes home for Cowboy100

Thu, May 22, 2025

HTM graduate Kate Smith puts a sweet spin on a family tradition. After growing up in her parents' Stillwater restaurant, Smith established her own bakery, Kate Smith Soirée. She was honored in the 2025 Cowboy100 celebrating the top businesses owned

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CEAT well represented at the 2025 Cowboy100 Honoree Gala

Fri, Apr 25, 2025

Hosted by the Riata Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, in conjunction with the Oklahoma State University Foundation, the Cowboy100 honored the top 73 OSU owned-or-led businesses at the fourth annual Honoree Gala on March 28.

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Fourth annual Cowboy100 Gala celebrates OSU’s top entrepreneurs

Tue, Apr 15, 2025

The Riata Center and the OSU Foundation honored the top OSU owned-or-led businesses at the fourth annual Cowboy100 Honoree Gala on March 28.

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Riata Center announces 2025 Cowboy100 honorees

Thu, Feb 6, 2025

The Riata Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in conjunction with the Oklahoma State University Foundation is set to host the fourth Cowboy100 Honoree Gala on March 28 at the Wes Watkins Center on the OSU campus.

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Riata Center releases list of Cowboy100 honorees

Wed, Jan 31, 2024

The Riata Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in conjunction with the Oklahoma State University Foundation is set to host the third Cowboy100 Honoree Gala celebrating the business and leadership achievements of OSU graduate-owned or -led

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Second Cowboy100 Honoree Gala celebrates OSU alumni and their businesses

Wed, Apr 5, 2023

Ninety-five Oklahoma State University alumni and their businesses were celebrated Friday night during the 2023 Cowboy100 Honoree Gala, which recognizes the fastest-growing and top 10 revenue-generating Cowboy-owned and Cowboy-led businesses.

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Cowboy100 honorees to be recognized at annual gala

Thu, Feb 2, 2023

The Riata Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in conjunction with the Oklahoma State University Foundation is set to host the Cowboy100 Honoree Gala to celebrate the fastest-growing and top 10 revenue-generating OSU graduate-owned or -led

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Nominations for Cowboy100 sought from OSU-owned or OSU-led businesses

Mon, May 2, 2022

Applications and nominations are being accepted for the 2023 edition of the Cowboy100, celebrating the fastest-growing and top 10-revenue generating OSU graduate-owned or OSU graduate-led businesses.

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