TROY – High school and community college students in Michigan are invited to join Walsh College students and alumni and participate in the Walsh College LaunchPad ‘Make It Better’ Competition. A total of 10 prizes, including two $500 top awards and four gift cards, will be presented. The deadline is March 18.
The competition is designed to inspire out-of-the-box thinking and spark interest in entrepreneurial ventures. It requires an essay of 1,000 words or less, in which entrants describe a new or existing product or service for development or redesign that can help improve the quality of personal lives or make Michigan or their community a better place to live.
The contest also offers the opportunity to submit an optional marketing plan to accompany the essay.
“Innovation is essential in creating and maintaining a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. We strive to inspire budding entrepreneurs of all ages to explore their creativity and fulfill their entrepreneurial dreams,” said Carol Glynn, director, LaunchPad.
Walsh College’s LaunchPad is a co-curricular program that encourages entrepreneurism as a viable career path. It helps individuals start new companies and take untested ideas to market. Paramount to the program’s priorities is its efforts to keep created jobs in Michigan.
Competition applications may be obtained by visiting www.walshcollege.edu/launchpad. Entries must be received by 5 p.m. March 18. Winners will be announced in April.
