Young Entrepreneur Academy - Investor Panel
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Date and Time
Wednesday Mar 29, 2017
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Wednesday, 3/29
6-8pm
Location
Energi Inc.
Conference Room
10 Centennial Drive, 2nd floor) Peabody
Energi is located in the same complex as Boston Children's Hospital Peabody. Entrance is in the back of the building.
Fees/Admission
Free and Open to the Public
Contact Information
Maria Terris, YEA Program Manager, Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce, 978-531-0384
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Description
The Young Entrepreneurs Academy, hosted by the Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce is a 30-week program that turns middle and high school students into CEO's of their very own company or organization.
Students have been working since early November on developing their business idea, writing business plans and learning the ins/outs of operating a successful company. They are now ready to present their Pitch to a panel of 'investors' to see if they can obtain funding to launch their business in the final phase of the program.
The Investor Panel is open to the general public, business professionals, friends, family and interested students. Come cheer the students on, learn about their business ideas and show support for their hard work.
6:00-6:30pm Registration and Meet & Greet with Investor Panel
6:30-7:30pm Presentations
7:30-7:45pm Investor Deliberations
7:45-8:00pm Investor Decision Announcements
Investor Panel:
Dr. Nick Sarantopoulos, Community Credit Union
Ed Lomasney, Eastern Bank
Brian McHugh, Cranney Companies
Don Fitzgerald, Energi
Bob Clattenburg, Salem 5
Mike Murray, Peabody Wealth Advisors
Jacqui Richard, Phil Richard Insurance
Jonathan Schwartz, Rousselot of Peabody
Chuck Holden, Holden Oil
Abigail Izaguirre, TD Bank
YEA! Student Businesses:
Personal Caddy - a golf item vending machine
AxioCovers - sturdy, customizable chromebook covers
Generosi-Tee - branded clothing that raises money for non profits
Derive Robotics - Camps offering robotic & engineering to middle school students
Brain Bucket Safety - raising awareness of motorcycle safety
Sneaker Defender - protective sole covers for expensive sneakers
Treasure Socks - Socks with pocket to hold medicine, id card, etc.
In addition to funding for their business, one student will be selected to represent Massachusetts at the YEA! Regional Competition and win a $1,000 college scholarship. To learn more about the Young Entrepreneurs Academy, open to students 12-18 years of age on the North Shore, click here.
Last month the teens met with local CEO's for a roundtable:
Check out more scenes from the class below: