Fourteen Broome-Tioga BOCES New Visions Business Academy students from across the region started a company, named “Ventureprize,” and sold two community-focused products.
The students gave a presentation of their Junior Achievement company at the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator Wednesday morning.
One of their products is a puzzle of pictures from around Broome County, and the other was an eight-pack of note cards featuring pictures from around downtown Binghamton, taken by one of the members.
Two students represent the Whitney Point Central School District in the program, Holden Maslin and Katelyn Merlin.
Merlin, whose role in the project was the Supply Chain Specialist said she joined the New Visions Business Academy to gain experience for her future career in healthcare administration.
Maslin, who was the Marketing Lead said he joined the program to further develop his understanding of the business world.
The project took place in under three months and in that time, the students worked to raise a net income of $5,917.42. This is the highest amount a New Visions group has made in the past.
The New Visions Business Academy focuses on finance, business management, marketing and human resources. Students gain first-hand experiences by working with local businesses and industry partners.
During Wednesday morning’s presentation, they donated $4,500 back to local charities.
Charities include A Room to Heal, Outreach Ministries/Showers of Hope, Binghamton Rescue Mission, Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier and Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse.
(Event Information Source: WBNG News)
Student Holden Maslin with a check of $1,000 to the Mental Health Association of the S. Tier.