Franklin County High School Business Challenge Seeks Entries
January 04, 2018
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FRANKLIN COUNTY, PA – Teams of high school student entrepreneurs will face off on April 17 at a chance to win more than $1,000 in scholarships at the 2nd Annual Franklin County High School Business Challenge.
The Community Education Coalition, an initiative of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce, invites teams of high school student entrepreneurs in Franklin County, Pa., to create comprehensive business plans for sustainable enterprises and compete in a “Shark Tank” style competition.
“Our goal is to help high school students in Franklin County make the leap from having a great idea to transforming it into a viable business plan,” said Robin Harmon, executive director of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation. “The student-developed businesses should create social impact, steward the environment and generate a profit. Each team will be assigned a mentor from the business community to advise and guide them through their project.”
More than 10 teams submitted written proposals last year, with three finalists receiving scholarship funds. The 2017 first-place team included Collin Griffin, Matthew Lynerd, Dylan Starkey, Nicholas Starkey and Austin Straley from Greencastle-Antrim High School. Their business, Grean Bag Inc., focused on the manufacturing and sale of environmentally friendly bean bags to dispose and recycle polystyrene.
To compete in the Business Challenge, student teams must submit a letter of intent by February 9. Written business plans are due by March 21, after which the Business Challenge Committee will determine finalists to present their plan to a panel of judges on April 17. The winning team(s) will receive cash for scholarships or to start their business initiative.
Teams shall be comprised of three to five students in grades 9-12 who attend school in Franklin County. Each team must have a faculty advisor. Intent to participate must be submitted to Harmon by February 9. Mail letters to Robin Harmon, 100 Lincoln Way East, Suite A, Chambersburg, PA 17201, or email to rharmon@chambersburg.org.
More information on the Business Challenge can be found at Chambersburg.org/ChamberFoundation or by contacting Harmon at 717-264-7101 ext. 205. Special thanks to Presenting Sponsor Chambersburg Area Development Corporation as well as Associate Sponsor Southern Installations. Please contact Harmon for additional sponsorship opportunities.
The Community Education Coalition is a group of community leaders working to develop a strong community where all individuals have the opportunity to grow and prosper by addressing early childhood education, employability and well-being.
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The Community Education Coalition, an initiative of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce, invites teams of high school student entrepreneurs in Franklin County, Pa., to create comprehensive business plans for sustainable enterprises and compete in a “Shark Tank” style competition.
“Our goal is to help high school students in Franklin County make the leap from having a great idea to transforming it into a viable business plan,” said Robin Harmon, executive director of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation. “The student-developed businesses should create social impact, steward the environment and generate a profit. Each team will be assigned a mentor from the business community to advise and guide them through their project.”
More than 10 teams submitted written proposals last year, with three finalists receiving scholarship funds. The 2017 first-place team included Collin Griffin, Matthew Lynerd, Dylan Starkey, Nicholas Starkey and Austin Straley from Greencastle-Antrim High School. Their business, Grean Bag Inc., focused on the manufacturing and sale of environmentally friendly bean bags to dispose and recycle polystyrene.
To compete in the Business Challenge, student teams must submit a letter of intent by February 9. Written business plans are due by March 21, after which the Business Challenge Committee will determine finalists to present their plan to a panel of judges on April 17. The winning team(s) will receive cash for scholarships or to start their business initiative.
Teams shall be comprised of three to five students in grades 9-12 who attend school in Franklin County. Each team must have a faculty advisor. Intent to participate must be submitted to Harmon by February 9. Mail letters to Robin Harmon, 100 Lincoln Way East, Suite A, Chambersburg, PA 17201, or email to rharmon@chambersburg.org.
More information on the Business Challenge can be found at Chambersburg.org/ChamberFoundation or by contacting Harmon at 717-264-7101 ext. 205. Special thanks to Presenting Sponsor Chambersburg Area Development Corporation as well as Associate Sponsor Southern Installations. Please contact Harmon for additional sponsorship opportunities.
The Community Education Coalition is a group of community leaders working to develop a strong community where all individuals have the opportunity to grow and prosper by addressing early childhood education, employability and well-being.
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Contact:
Lark Plessinger, Communications Manager
lplessinger@chambersburg.org, 717-264-7101
