by Chris Sramek

February 09, 2009

Are you a high school student interested in starting a business to help your local rural economy? We welcome any type of business, including tourism, technology, value-added agriculture and renewable energy ideas.

Across the U.S., people are clamoring for innovative products that give a face to the producer, that demonstrate a stewardship of natural resources, and that build a closer relationship to a community. Do you have a business idea, along with the vision, passion, and commitment to develop a new product and a market?

We invite you to apply for a chance to compete in our Entrepreneur Fair, Friday, March 27, 2009 at Rawlins County High School in Atwood, Kansas.  

Exhibitors will be selected based on the creativity, practicality, and personal commitment to the project as expressed in the application.  The top 30 applicants will be invited to the March 27^th fair to present their idea or product, consisting of a booth, short presentation and business plan.  During the competition, judges will ask questions about the idea/product, its feasibility, how it can add to the rural economy, and the applicant’s commitment to the rural community where they live. 

Other cash prizes will be awarded – runner-up, best business plan, best presentation and organization sponsor of winner!

Interested applicants must submit the attached entry form below!

This event is sponsored by Ogallala Commons and area partners.  (www.ogallalacommons.org)