Local Entrepreneurs Are Showcased Today at Fort Scott High School
Loretta George
Graphic submitted by The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce.
Seventeen Fort Scott High School students will present their business products at a trade show and competition this evening, November 10, at the FSHS Auxiliary Gym from 6 to 8 p.m.
Among the students’ businesses are baked goods, candles, Christmas items, and home decor.
Lily Baluyot, Chanelle Cravens/Paizlee Crumby, Keeyon Deal, Tavin Anderson, Leon Cruz/Cameron Jackson, Alissa Doherty, Austin Chandra Kylee Conner, Xabier Granere, Kimberly McBoon, Te’Drin Turner, Sydney Hull, Hailey Spencer, Banks Brown, Kaylee McDerment, and Sydney Grant/Cora Eisenbrandt are the business entrepreneurs featured at the event.
Meet the students, shop their wares, and vote for your favorite business idea for the Community Choice Award. Awards will be presented at the conclusion of the Tradeshow.
The Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC), a partnership between Local E-Communities, Network Kansas, and K-State Research and Extension, gives Kansas students in grades 6–12 the opportunity to develop, create, manage, and showcase their very own business ventures, according to a K-State Facebook page.
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is supporting the event as well.
“Whether you’re a parent, educator, community supporter, or simply curious about what our young innovators have been working on, we invite YOU to come see their creativity, hard work, and entrepreneurial spirit in action,” according to the Facebook page.
Just browsing and encouraging the students is welcome, too!
