Questions:
1. Do you think having an entrepreneurial spirit can be taught or is it simply something people are born with?
2. We will be doing a 10 day long entrepreneurial section in this class later this trimester, what type of topics would you like to learn more about? What type of things would you like to see be included in this section?
EAST LANSING - Ten local high school and college students and community members will pitch their innovations tonight at the Next Bright Idea competition.
The event, hosted by the Lansing Economic Area Partnership Inc., is open to the public. There is no admission.
Contestants will pitch their ideas before a panel of judges today at the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road in East Lansing.
Five high school finalists will present at 4 p.m., followed by five college and community finalists at 6 p.m.
"This event is to encourage them to submit their ideas, get some feedback and access to coaches and professionals who can help them turn that idea into action and a potentially viable business venture," said Pam Jodway, spokeswoman for LEAP, a regional economic development organization.
The first Next Bright Idea competition was held last year and was only available to college students. It was expanded this year to include high school students and other area residents.
A panel of entrepreneur support professionals chose 10 finalists among more than 50 applications.
Winners from each category will win an Apple iPad, coaching from LEAP's entrepreneurship support team and access to the Hatch, East Lansing's student business incubator.
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