Cherokee County Summer Virtual Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge

Cherokee County Economic Development is excited to announce the second annual Cherokee County Summer Virtual Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge.  This entrepreneurship competition is open to students who are Cherokee County residents and/or attend the Baxter Springs, Columbus, Galena, Riverton, or Southeast School Districts.  

To enter, students will create a 2 to 5 minute video presenting their business or business idea. Prizes will be awarded in three divisions: Elementary, Middle School, and High School. The Elementary Division will include students entering grades 1 through 4 next fall, the Middle School Division will include students entering grades 5 through 8, and the High School Division will include students entering grades 9 through 12. Each division will have a First Prize of $300, Second Prize of $200, and Third Prize of $100.

Entries will be accepted through the close of the day on June 18th. Judging will take place the following week, and winners will be announced on June 25th.