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Kick-Off for High School Entrepreneurial Contest at the Capitol

We have received a personal invitation from Cody Patterson, Communications Director for Lt Gov Hampton, to attend the launching of the brand new contest for Kentucky High School students promoting entrepreneurial skills. What: Kick Off of Entrepreneurial Contest for KY HS students When:  Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, 10:00 - 11:00 am Where: Rotunda of the Capitol in Frankfort, KY The website with all the information is almost ready to be live, but below are a few details of the contest. Students will submit a written business plan, with an opportunity to do a “pitch.”  Two winners will be chosen from each of five regions, with ten competing in the final competition for the top 2 to 3 spots.  Currently, $80,000 in prizes have been donated, with fundraising still ongoing.  Prize money will be able to be used for scholarship to a Kentucky college or university or to actually launch the business. It’s exciting to see the Lt Governor and her f...