Danville Community College (DCC), in partnership with Dan River Region Entrepreneur Ecosystem, Longwood Small Business Development Center, River District Association, Averett University, Danville/Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce, and The Launch Place, is seeking students from Pittsylvania County Schools, Danville Public Schools, Caswell Public Schools, DCC, and the community to participate in its annual ‘Idea Fair’ being held virtually on Tuesday, November 16, 2021.
The Idea Fair is conducted each year on ‘National Entrepreneur’s Day’, an annual observance occurring on the third Tuesday of November, which honors people who have built an empire from absolutely nothing.
The ‘Idea Fair’, meant to ignite the innovation and creativity in students, seeks to address disparities, such as the lack of intentional entrepreneurial programming for women and people of color, an underdeveloped pipeline for youth entrepreneurship, and a lack of support for entrepreneurs facing isolation.
Participation
To participate, students submit their original entrepreneurial ideas to be judged by a panel of volunteers from local high schools, universities, and businesses. Projects will be judged on originality, creativity, project design, presentation, innovation, diversity, economic impact, sustainability, and how well the project solves a relevant problem.
Awards
Winners will be awarded for their submissions:
- First place prize for a high school senior attending DCC next year $1,000
- 1st place student $300
- 2nd place student $200
- 3rd place student $100
- Each other participant $50
Registration
To register, visit danville.edu/ideafair2021.
For questions about the Idea Fair, please contact Dr. Willie Sherman at 434-797-8470, or willie.sherman@danville.edu
Danville Community College is a two-year institution of higher education under the state-wide Virginia Community College System. DCC's service area includes the City of Danville, Pittsylvania County, and Halifax County. For more information about the College’s nearly 100 programs of study, visit www.danville.edu.
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