Youth Entrepreneurship ‘Shark Tank’ Pitch Night – Held May 7

Event was 2nd Annual

Watch Young Entrepreneurs Compete

Local high school students will present the business ideas they’ve developed over the past several weeks in front of a panel of judges—and a live audience. These students have been working through the fundamentals of launching a business, including:

• Generating business ideas

• Developing business plans

• Marketing and promotion strategies

• Public speaking and pitch delivery

Winners will receive cash prizes and scholarships, with audience members helping select the recipient of the $500 People’s Choice Award.

Be Part of the Experience

The event is free and open to the public. Whether you’re a business owner, student, educator, or simply curious about the next generation of entrepreneurs, your presence will support and encourage these young innovators.

Judges for the event will include local business professionals, and last year’s Y.E.P. winner, Judah Tysman, a student at Waldport High School.

A Community Effort

This program is made possible thanks to the support of:

• Georgia-Pacific

• Northwest Oregon Works

• Lincoln County School District

• Economic Development Alliance of Lincoln County

• Oregon Coast Community College

Kelliane Parker, Assistant Director of the OCCC SBDC and founder of Y.E.P., said the community’s support is essential.

“We’re proud of all our students,” she said. “And we’re excited to continue growing this program for years to come.”

For more details about the Youth Entrepreneurship Program or other Small Business Development Center offerings, visit oregoncoast.edu/sbdc.

Questions? Contact Kelliane Parker at kelliane.parker@oregoncoast.edu.