The Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce is running a contest for a chance of a lifetime offer
to one local student to attend its inaugural Young Entrepreneurs Academy (or YEA!) this upcoming
academic year. YEA! is a 30-week program that guides middle and high school students through
launching and running their own real businesses or social movements! The contest winner will receive
tuition-free admission to the groundbreaking program! The deadline for entries is midnight Friday July
21, 2017. The winner of the contest will be announced on Tuesday evening July 25, 2017 at Mellow
Mushroom in Valdosta, GA. The public is welcome to attend. “This is a great opportunity for a local
student to experience the spirit of free enterprise and entrepreneurship within our network of local
business leaders,” stated Program Manager, DeWayne Johnson.

To enter the contest, students must send an email to [email protected] describing
why he or she is interested in entrepreneurship and what makes him or her “Valdosta’s Next Top
Young Entrepreneur”. All entries must be 150 words or less. The student must include his or her name,
along with the email address and phone number for the parent or guardian. The contest is for students
entering grades 6-12 during the 2017-2018 calendar year. This contest is free to enter and an
invaluable experience to gain. Call 229-588-0866 for more information or email
[email protected] .