The High School Business Plan Competition will bring students together on November 18, 2026, to showcase their creativity and entrepreneurial skills by developing business plans and marketing recommendations for nonprofit organizations that make a positive impact on the common good.
Participating High Schools
Badin
LaSalle
Roger Bacon
Seton
St. Xavier
(6 teams from 5 local high schools)
Watch the High School Business Plan Competition video series below
Welcome
Organizational Plan
Community Impact and Innovation
Business and Operations Plan
Making People Aware of Your Mission
Effective Presentations
2025 High School Business Plan Competition Awards & Participants
The School of Business and Communication’s High School Business Plan Competition brought together brilliant minds, supportive mentors, and a community that believes in young leaders.
Congratulations to our winners—and to every student who dared to risk a caring response in their non-profit business plans. Caring for underserved voices takes courage and compassion
You didn’t just pitch organizations, you pitched change. Keep dreaming boldly and building a bright future “To New Heights!”
Winning team, St. Xavier High School
Mentor: Tim “Mac” McDonald
Team: Noah Weidner, Trey Johnson, Gabe Draisewski, and Mitch Haglage
Non-profit: Wellness on Wheels—spreading hygiene supplies, showers and haircuts to those in need
Second place, Seton High School
Mentor: Bryan Cox
Team: Liv Eger, Samantha (Sam) Neville, Cassandra (Cassie) Whittle, Katelyn Wittich, Megan Zirkelbach
Non-profit: Glow Collective, vouchers akin to Kenzie’s Closet to give teenage girls glam (hair, makeup, nails) for prom
Badin High School
Mentor: Robert Schooley
Team: Miley Zorb, Payton Brown , Nick Mangino
Non-profit: Snack Smart, providing healthy snacks to schools
La Salle High School
Mentor: Michael Holman
Team 1: Colin Bobowski, Dominic Daly, Daniel Godbey, Max Uhlmansiek
Non-profit: TutorBridge—pairing hs tutors with elementary school students
La Salle High School
Mentor: Michael Holman
Team 2: Johnathan Danzinger, Thomas Jonston, Peyton Severt, Kyle Thelen
Non-profit: Truck of Nutrition—bringing nutritious food to those in need
MSJ School of Business & Communication Faculty
Jim Barge
MBA Visiting Assistant Professor, Management
Robert Bodle
Ph.D. Chair, Communication & New Media Studies; Professor
Susan Cavanaugh
MBA Instructor
Lisa Crews
Ph.D. Chair, Undergraduate Business; Associate Professor
Charlene Kalenkoski
Ph.D. Dean of School of Business & Communication; Professor