Ross HS places 3rd the National Business Plan Competition

Cincinnati, OH – The national Students for the Advancement of Global Entrepreneurship (SAGE) business competition for high school students culminated in Cincinnati on Friday, May 23.  Ross High School team has placed third in the overall standings.  Teams of high school students from over ten states competed on UC’s main campus for the national title by presenting their business plans to a group judges from across the nation.  The Economics Center at the University of Cincinnati coordinates the local competition and was the host to the national business challenge this year.

Business ventures were evaluated on how well they integrate concepts such are global markets, environmental awareness, civic participation, etc into their entrepreneurial ideas. All of the judges were experienced business men and women from around the country.

Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, California, South Carolina, and several other states sent their winning teams to the SAGE USA Competition.  Mason and Ross High Schools, (winners and runners up of the SAGE Ohio challenge, respectively) represented the state of Ohio at the SAGE USA competition Friday, May 23.

The Economics Center at the University of Cincinnati was the host of the national competition. Ross Teacher, Tom O’Neill led his team of students through the process as they created as revenue-generating IT Company.

John Morris, COO of the Economics Center at UC noted, “Activities like the SAGE competition spark an entrepreneurial spirit in students as they acquire the skills and knowledge that can ensure success and productivity beyond the classroom.” The SAGE USA competition is an excellent opportunity for budding entrepreneurs to practically apply their skills, write business plans and get the community members involved in their projects.

FOOTAGE & INTERVIEWS: For more information on the Ross HS team, please call 513-556-2684.