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Northeast Kansas Entrepreneurship

Academy Activities

ATTENTION FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS

Join us for an exciting, one-of-a-kind learning experience for high school students interested in entrepreneurship. Come together with area business leaders, economic development specialists and successful entrepreneurs for an unforgettable week of learning and networking. Students participating in the camp learn to construct a business plan and will compete for monetary prizes. Other topics include marketing, public relations, financial management, teambuilding, business etiquette, conducting market research, and much more! “ I was actually able to form a business plan in four days! It would have taken me weeks re-searching that information on my own.” Michael - 2011 graduate “This helped me in realizing that my hobby can become my livelihood!” Dylan - 2011 graduate

2012 Northeast Kansas Entrepreneurship Academy Registration Form

Name:_________________________________ High School:__________________________ Grade:____

Address:______________________________________ City/State/Zip Code:_______________________

Phone:____________________________________Cell Phone:__________________________________

Email: (student)______________________________(parent)______________________________________

Business Interest: _____________________________________________ T-Shirt Size:_______________

Food Allergies/Special Needs:_____________________________________________________________

Printed Name of Parent/Guardian:_______________________________________

Signature of Parent/Guardian: ______________________________________

Cost: $100 registration fee, includes lodging, meals, materials & activities Make checks payable to Glacial Hills Mail Registration Form with check to: NEKEA PO Box 635 Wathena, KS 66090 Questions: Contact Teresa McAnerney at 785-364-0583 email: tm@nekef.org David Key at 785-336-2184 email: dkey@ksu.edu

Students and staff that participated in the 2011 Northeast Kansas Entrepreneurship Academy

Who should attend the academy?

High School Juniors and Seniors living in: Atchison, Brown, Doniphan, Jackson, Jefferson, Mar-shall, Nemaha, Osage, or rural Shawnee County.

How much does it cost?

A registration fee of $100 covers the cost of classes, materials, lodging, meals and group activities. Your county may offer scholarships!

Why should I attend?

Explore the possibilities of starting your own business after interacting with successful entrepre-neurs and like-minded peers. Have fun while enhancing your business and communication skills.

Comment from last year’s Academy Participant “If you know you want to start a business, this Academy is a great way to help you build confidence and learn the necessities.” Marie - 2011 Academy Graduate

Visit the Academy Website at www.efbizcamp.com

3rd Annual

June 18-21, 2012 Highland Community College

Highland, KS

Why would you recommend that students come to this camp? Students that have any interest at all at starting their own business after high school must attend this camp. The information and experience they will gain is invaluable. I know the students who attended this past summer are not only more knowledgeable about entrepreneurship, but I also know they gained more confidence in themselves and in their vision to make their business passion a reality. For someone who has been teaching high school business for over 30 years, this camp provides hands on "real world" training young students need to launch a business venture. I highly recommend the camp, and I would be glad to visit with any teacher or prospective camper about the camp and how it will benefit them. Camp Director: Loren Ziegler

Silver Lake High School Business Teacher

lziegler@silverlake.k12.ks.us

Linda Honeyman of Seneca explains how to design

the ideal marketing plan to reach your target market