Barnstable High School

Rhode Island Student Wins New England Youth Entrepreneurship Competition

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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BOSTON, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global entrepreneurship education nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) has named four student businesses as winners of its annual New England Regional Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge.

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  • BOSTON, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global entrepreneurship education nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) has named four student businesses as winners of its annual New England Regional Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge.
  • 1st Place: Zainabou Thiam of The MET School in Rhode Island with Sunu Body, a line of products designed to bring out the world's natural beauty through the influence of African culture.
  • "We are so proud of these brilliant young minds and in awe of their commitment to entrepreneurship and making a difference in this world," said Dr. J.D.
  • The NFTE New England Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge was presented by Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) and Santander, with signature support from UniCare, and associate support from Fenway Sports Group and HOPR Ventures.

New England Youth Entrepreneurs Advance to National Pitch Competition

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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Boston, MA, June 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Imagine participating in a Shark Tank-style pitch competition as a young person, winning funds to further your businessand advancing from a regional contest to a national arena filled with young entrepreneurs.

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  • Boston, MA, June 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Imagine participating in a Shark Tank-style pitch competition as a young person, winning funds to further your businessand advancing from a regional contest to a national arena filled with young entrepreneurs.
  • The regions top three student entrepreneurs presented their original business ideas to a panel of esteemed judges.
  • Each young entrepreneurs innovative idea signifies an opportunity to address key challenges facing communities around the globe.
  • To learn more about how we are promoting inclusive capitalism and building the next generation of diverse entrepreneurs, visit www.nfte.com .