The Challenge began in 2022 with the goal of helping students establish a business or non-profit, by fine-tuning their skills and networking with industry professionals.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Student entrepreneurs from schools from across the southeast met in Macon for a chance to showcase their business ideas and compete for a grand prize.
Teams of aspiring entrepreneurs gathered at the Mercer Innovation Center Smisson Complex to pitch business proposals to a panel of judges in this year’s SoCon Entrepreneurship Challenge.
The Challenge began in 2022 with the goal of helping students establish a business or non-profit, by fine-tuning their skills and networking with industry professionals. Southern Conference Commissioner, Jim Schaus, explained how students compete.
“You know it’s kind of like a shark tank competition. It’s very similar…
