blitzfishingperformance.com<\/a> and wholesale at tackle shops across five states. Blitz Performance is committed to building a sense of community around the brand by developing the tools to catch more fish and make the most of anglers\u2019 time on the water.<\/p>\n\u201cCongratulations to Stelios Melekos for this victory and I thank every student from across he system who completed this year,\u201d said State System Board of Governors Chairwoman Cynthia D. Shapira. \u201cThese students are a great example of the innovation and entrepreneurial spirit that is thriving on our campuses. The State System Startup Challenge helps the next generation of business leaders to get their start and demonstrates the partnerships between State System universities and the business community.\u201d<\/p>\n
Three students participated in the finals by pitching their plans to a panel of business leaders for a chance to win funds to support the start-up or growth of their business.<\/p>\n
Jake Henry, a senior pharmaceutical product development student at West Chester University won second place. Victoria Heffelfinger, a freshman special education student from Pennsylvania Western University (PennWest) won third place.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis business plan competition gives State System students the opportunity to pursue their dreams here in Pennsylvania,\u201d said State System Chancellor Daniel Greenstein. \u201cThese students remind us about the value of public higher education to strengthen Pennsylvania\u2019s economy as they translate a classroom education to real-world experience. Thank you to the students, faculty and universities for making this possible.\u201d<\/p>\n
The judges for the State System Startup Challenge were Cynthia Pritchard, Vice President, Senior Philanthropic Specialist for Wells Fargo; David Kerr, President of External Affairs for AT&T, Adam Stewart, Vice President of Strategic Growth Marketing and Relationship Management for PSECU, and Taylor Rowles, Senior Manager of Market Integration for Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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