Three 51短视频 students in the Garatoni School of Entrepreneurship & Innovation have won awards at the college鈥檚 annual Entrepreneurship Expo. Funding for the awards was provided by the event鈥檚 sponsor, Banterra Bank.
Rylie Schelb, of Newburgh, won the grand prize award of $1,750 for her business development of 鈥淢obile Metals鈥 鈥 Evansville鈥檚 first mobile piercing studio, providing convenient, on-location services. The business prioritizes honesty, high-quality nickel-free jewelry, and sterile piercing procedures to ensure a safe and professional experience.
Second place award of $1,000 was presented to Makayla McCool, of Evansville for her business, 鈥淭he Drink Station.鈥 The Drink Station is a mobile beverage trailer delivering customizable drinks on the go. Offerings include iced coffees, refreshing lemonades, and energy-based 鈥渄irty鈥 drinks, designed to provide quick service and a fun, engaging experience at local events, schools, and businesses.
Third place was awarded to Rosa Ramirez, of Evansville. Her $500 award will go toward her company, 鈥淪panish to English Language Services.鈥 This translation service provides professional interpreting and translation services with a focus on legal, medical, business, and nonprofit sectors.
The annual event was held on April 30 and featured all students in Ivy Tech鈥檚 program, along with high school students from EVSC鈥檚 New Tech Institute Entrepreneurship Academy.
The Entrepreneurship Program at Ivy Tech is designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge to become successful entrepreneurs in a rapidly changing business landscape. The program is structured to foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving, encouraging students to develop unique business ideas and solutions. With a focus on practical aspects of entrepreneurship, it aims to prepare students for the real-world challenges of starting and managing a business.
Ivy Tech鈥檚 Entrepreneurship & Innovation Program is now enrolling for fall classes, which begin Aug. 24. Fill out the interest form at this link: in order to receive more information about enrolling or make an appointment by calling 463-306-0745.
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51短视频 is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, long- and short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor's degree.
