This is me winning 1st place in the NFTE Citywide Business Plan Competition. I won $2,000 in seed capital to help my business grow. I made a business plan (of the business I already run!) and presented it in front of a panel of judges. Basically, I just explained what my business is, how I run it, all the financial stuff, and my plans for the future. So, I'm going on to nationals in NYC in October. I have the chance to win $10,000!!!!


Also, today I won 1st place in the Future Founders Business Camp competition. I won a $5,000 scholarship!

So, check me out in the Chicago tribune:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-mon-minding-youth-0608-jun08,0,7796699.story

and

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chicago/chi-students_business_plan-city_jun19,0,2110269.story

I've been in the Chicago Tribune twice in the past 2 or 3 weeks.