“Octotank” Young Entrepreneurs Competition

Date: June 28th, 2025

Time: 9am-12 pm EST

Location:

Live Virtual Event (Register Above)

Calling All Entrepreneurial Middle and High School Students!

Do you have what it takes to present your business and financial literacy

skills before local business owners?

Review the Competition Schedule and Topics and

register today for your chance to win:

• $100 gift card for 1st Place Middle Schooler

• $100 gift card for 1st Place High Schooler under Age 18

• 30-day Trial as Platform Business Owner for 1st Place 18-year-old High School Senior

Hosted and sponsored by:

Mary S. Powers

ANHSCA Northeast Regional Representative

Founder & CEO of MAGENT®

Space is Limited!

Student Competitor Entry Fee: $15

Spectator Fee*: Free

Morning Session: Middle School Competition

10:00 am Registration / Meet & Greet – Middle Schoolers and Guests Only

10:30 am Introduction to ANHSCA

10:45 am Middle School Presentations - 6th through 8th Graders

Topic: If you had $10,000…

 What business will you launch and why?

 How will you promote and grow your business?

 What will you do with your profits?

11:45 am Evaluations by Local Business Owners and Awards Ceremony

12:00 pm Conclusion of Middle School Competition

Afternoon Session: High School Competition

2:00 pm Registration / Meet & Greet – High Schoolers and Guests Only

2:30 pm Introduction to ANHSCA

2:45 pm High School Presentations – 9th through 12th Graders under Age 18

Topic: If you had $100,000…

 What will you do with it and why?

 How will you make compounding interest work for you?

 What will you do with your profits?

3:45 pm Evaluations by Local Business Owners and Awards Ceremony

4:00 pm Presentations by 18-year-old Seniors

Topic: If you had the opportunity to own the Starfish platform…

 What steps will you take to promote it?

 How will you use it to promote financial literacy?

 What will you do with your profits?

4:45 pm Evaluation by Local Business Owners and Awards Ceremony

5:00 pm Conclusion of High School Competition

Date: June 28th, 2025

Time: 9 am-12 pm EST

Location: Live Virtual Event (Register Above)

Competitors will be judged on their topic using the following criteria:

o 40% Business Plan/Goals

o 20% Presentation

o 20% Creativity

o 20% Financial Literacy

Only pre-registered students and spectators will be allowed to participate on event day.

Student competitors must accept the following terms and conditions upon registration:

o Must show proof of age (birth certificate or driver’s permit/license) on event day.

o Will lose points for failure to show up within 1 minute of getting called to present.

o Have a maximum of 5 minutes each to present on their own. No assistants

allowed.

o May bring and use non-digital presentation aids and samples.

o May have their guests watch the presentation.

o May sit in the audience and watch other competitors AFTER their presentation,

not before, with their guests.

o Will be disqualified if student and their guests engage in any inappropriate

behavior during other competitors’ presentations. There is absolutely no talking,

jeering, or other unprofessional behavior from spectators allowed in the

competition room during student presentations.

o Must display professional behavior during evaluations and the awards ceremony

and respect the judges’ choices for the winners in each category. No complaints

will be honored.

o Winners will forfeit their award if absent during the awards ceremony for each category.

What payment methods are accepted?

We accept a variety of payment methods including credit cards, PayPal, and bank transfers.

All payments are processed through a secure online payment system.What is the refund policy?

We offer a 100% full refund if registration is cancelled at least 7 business days prior to the competition date.

Do I receive a certificate upon completion of competition?

Yes, upon successfully completing a participating in the competition, you will receive a digital certificate of completion which you can add to your resume or share on professional networks like LinkedIn.

How can ANHSCA help advance my career?

ANHSCA's courses and events are designed with employability in mind. By

offering industry-relevant learning, expert mentorship, and practical skills,

our courses and events help you gain the valuable knowledge and

experience to advance in your current role or pivot to a

new career.