Business Challenge

North Dakota was the second state in the nation to develop a business awareness educational program. Since 1978, over 7,500 North Dakota high school students, and elementary and secondary educators have participated in Business Challenge’s week-long, action-packed, entrepreneurial business camp. The program has now spread to over 19 states as well as Australia and New Zealand.

Business Challenge seeks to provide students and educators with a better appreciation and understanding of business and entrepreneurship. Participants learn about technology, electronic business, and the global economy. They also tour industry sites and learn to run their own business through simulations. They write a marketing plan, create a presentation, and meet some of North Dakota’s most influential people. Educators attend to enhance their professional skills, as they learn new teaching skills and strategies to integrate “real life” into their classrooms.

In addition, participants gain a better knowledge of North Dakota’s economy, become more aware of what North Dakota has to offer, and obtain insights into career opportunities in the state. Business Challenge fits in with the New Economy Initiative strategies, as the program is aimed to inspire new entrepreneurs.

Over 250 businesses, organizations, and individuals provide sponsorships, financial support, and in kind donations each year to enable students and educators to attend the program with minimal costs.

Business Challenge is a program of the North Dakota business community, Dickinson State University, and the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.

Please visit Business Challenge’s website for more information: www.gobusinesschallenge.com

Contact:

Katie Mehrer
Business Challenge Coordinator
katherine.mehrer@dickinsonstate.edu
Phone: (701) 483-2515/800-279-4295
Fax: (701) 483-2062