The 6th Annual New Business Venture Competition

Schedule:
1 p.m. Trade Fair Display
2 p.m. Elevator Pitch Competition
2:30 p.m. Business Plan Presentations
5:30 p.m. Awards Ceremony

Location: University Center - Cadillac/Brule rooms

Watch the action as six students in five teams compete for thousands of dollars to launch their business. Sponsored by the College of Business.

More info: 227-2947; abrown@nmu.edu

Finalists:

Sage Henning, Major: Entrepreneurship
Fossil Woodworks Co. – Custom woodworking company specializing in manufacturing tables from forest on Drummond Island.

Keegan Hitz, Major: Economics
Clean Acoustics – Acoustic portable amplifiers for cell phones.

Tony Plemmons, Major: MBA
The Protein Palace – Low cost, health oriented meals located near exercise facilities, rec. centers and gyms, café style serving nutrient-rich, protein-packed menu.

Matthew Yadro, Major: Business Management, and Amanda Yadro, Major: Accounting
Cat-O-Pillar Co. – Design and manufacture customizable cat toys, houses and stands with focus on quality, design and adaptability.

Lauren Lund, Major: P.T. or Speech Pathology
Warm Fuzzies for NECO – Non-profit to support Nepal Orphanage Children's Home (NECO) – Recycling old flannels, sweaters and fleece to make personalized headbands to sell.