The School of Business & Government® 2019 Business Plan Competition is an annual event which is already underway. This competition gives students a chance to develop and pitch a business plan giving real-world value. There are four rounds in which students compete and receive valuable feedback from judges who are business people themselves.
In the first round of the competition, Business & Government professors evaluated the submitted business plans and selected the top ten moving on to round two, which entails a complete presentation pitching their business plans to the panel of judges. In the third round, the top five students or teams pitched to the judges with printed materials showcasing their presentations. Students gain valuable experience in the planning, skills, and knowledge necessary to develop a business plan while given the opportunity to consult with faculty advisors.
The fourth and final round will be Tuesday, April 9 where the finalists present their PowerPoint and written plans to the judges. The competition culminates with a banquet that evening where the top ten finalists and their guests enjoy an exciting evening as the top five winners of the competition are revealed and awarded cash prizes, the top prize being $5,000.
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Internet Safety Advocate Speaks On Campus
Published: April 17, 2019
Ohio Christian University was happy to host Donna Rice Hughes Monday, April
15th in both chapel and as a Distinguished Speaker in the School of Business
and Government. Rice Hughes is the President and CEO of Enough Is Enough and
has been working since 1994 as a pioneering leader on the frontlines of U.S.
efforts to make the Internet safer for children and families. Her
three-pronged strategy connects the technology industry, the public, and the
legal community in helping protect children online. She was awarded the 2013
Women In Technology Award for Social Impact as well as the 2014
Ohio Christian University was happy to host Donna Rice Hughes Monday, April
15th in both chapel and as a Distinguished Speaker in the School of Business
and Government. Rice Hughes is the President and CEO of Enough Is Enough and
has been working since 1994 as a pioneering leader on the frontlines of U.S.
efforts to make the Internet safer for children and families. Her
three-pronged
Ohio Christian University was happy to host Donna Rice Hughes Monday, April
15th in both chapel and as a Distinguished Speaker in the School of Business
and Government. Rice Hughes is the President
2019 Business Competition Gives Students Real World Experience
Published: April 15, 2019
On April 9th, Ohio Christian University’s School of Business and Government
hosted the annual awards banquet for its Business Plan Competition. Five
finalists in the competition were awarded recognition as well as cash awards
for their business plans. This annual competition gives Business students a
chance to put into practice what they are being taught in classrooms. Its
purpose is to give students a real-world opportunity to develop a business
plan and present it to a panel of distinguished businesspersons.
This year’s first-round competition judges were Dr. Monty Lobb, Dean, and
On April 9th, Ohio Christian University’s School of Business and Government
hosted the annual awards banquet for its Business Plan Competition. Five
finalists in the competition were awarded recognition as well as cash awards
for their business plans. This annual competition gives Business students a
chance to put into practice what they are being taught in classrooms. Its
purpose is to give
On April 9th, Ohio Christian University’s School of Business and Government
hosted the annual awards banquet for its Business Plan Competition. Five
finalists in the competition were awarded
Faith and Work Seminar a First on Campus
Published: April 10, 2019
On Saturday March 23rd, Ohio Christian University hosted the Faith
On Saturday March 23rd, Ohio Christian University hosted the Faith
On Saturday March 23rd, Ohio Christian University hosted the Faith
State Representative Rick Carfagna Visits Campus
Published: March 11, 2019
On Friday, March 8th, State Representative Rick Carfagna (Chair, Finance
Subcommittee on Higher Education) visited Ohio Christian University (OCU). He
was welcomed to the president’s office by Dr. Jon Kulaga (President), Ted
Perry (Chief Financial Officer) and Craig Brown (Chief Relationship
Officer) where the group discussed multiple partnerships related to
micro-credentialing, entrepreneurship and workforce development for regional
incumbent industry.
Rep. Carfagna received a campus tour from OCU students, then ended his time
on campus with a meeting in the Robert W. Plaster Free
On Friday, March 8th, State Representative Rick Carfagna (Chair, Finance
Subcommittee on Higher Education) visited Ohio Christian University (OCU). He
was welcomed to the president’s office by Dr. Jon Kulaga (President), Ted
Perry (Chief Financial Officer) and Craig Brown (Chief Relationship
Officer) where the group discussed multiple partnerships related to
micro-credentialing,
On Friday, March 8th, State Representative Rick Carfagna (Chair, Finance
Subcommittee on Higher Education) visited Ohio Christian University (OCU). He
was welcomed to the president’s office by Dr.
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Senator Rob Portman Visits OCU, Speaks with Students
Published: September 1, 2015
Senator Rob Portman Visits OCU, Speaks with Students
“I’m Rob Portman. I work for you.”
That’s how Senator Rob Portman introduced himself to a room full of
community leaders, students, and press at Ohio Christian University this
afternoon.
Ohio Christian University was pleased to welcome Sen. Rob Portman to
campus today for a roundtable discussion on economic development and human
trafficking awareness. Economic leaders from Fayette, Ross, Pickaway, and
Franklin counties were present to discuss how the region’s role in business
and workforce
Senator Rob Portman Visits OCU, Speaks with Students
“I’m Rob Portman. I work for you.”
That’s how Senator Rob Portman introduced himself to a room full of
community leaders, students, and press at Ohio Christian University this
afternoon.
Ohio Christian University was pleased to welcome Sen. Rob Portman to
campus today for a roundtable discussion on
Senator Rob Portman Visits OCU, Speaks with Students
“I’m Rob Portman. I work for you.”
That’s how Senator Rob Portman introduced himself to a room full of
community
Married to the Family Business
Published: July 21, 2015
Generally speaking, most people become an entrepreneur because they have
created a product or service that will add value to a community. However,
some people who enter entrepreneurship as a result of their relationships.
Mandy Way, a recent MBA graduate from OCU, is a part of this category. Upon
marrying her husband, Cameron Way, she became joint manager of Way Farms, a
local produce company in Waverly, OH. Since it was founded in 2003 and
became an LLC in 2008, Way Farms has been very successful, due to the support
of its community and competency of its managers. Their goal - to
Generally speaking, most people become an entrepreneur because they have
created a product or service that will add value to a community. However,
some people who enter entrepreneurship as a result of their relationships.
Mandy Way, a recent MBA graduate from OCU, is a part of this category. Upon
marrying her husband, Cameron Way, she became joint manager of Way Farms, a
local produce
Generally speaking, most people become an entrepreneur because they have
created a product or service that will add value to a community. However,
some people who enter entrepreneurship as a result
Create Your Future
Published: June 25, 2015
Local Entrepreneurs Share Five Tips for Success Businesses are sprouting
up everywhere; from local mom-and-pop shops, to national chains, to global
empires, there’s no doubt that this is the age of the entrepreneur. Shows
such as Shark Tank and The Profit validate the American dream and are
encouraging men and women of all ages to bring the ideas they have to market.
As this phenomenon continues, it’s safe to say that many are opting to
create their dream job rather than following traditional career paths. Two
such entrepreneurs are J.D. Hyman and Ben Caplan, founders of local
Local Entrepreneurs Share Five Tips for Success Businesses are sprouting
up everywhere; from local mom-and-pop shops, to national chains, to global
empires, there’s no doubt that this is the age of the entrepreneur. Shows
such as Shark Tank and The Profit validate the American dream and are
encouraging men and women of all ages to bring the ideas they have to market.
As this phenomenon
Local Entrepreneurs Share Five Tips for Success Businesses are sprouting
up everywhere; from local mom-and-pop shops, to national chains, to global
empires, there’s no doubt that this is the age
School of Business and Government Hosts Distinguished Speaker Series
Published: April 15, 2015
On March 31st the School of Business and Government hosted Dr. Jay Richards
and Dr. Anne Bradley as a part of the Distinguished Speaker Series.Dr. Anne
Rathbone Bradley is the Vice President of Economic Initiatives at the
Institute, where she develops and commissions research toward a systematic
biblical theology of economic freedom. She is a visiting professor at
Georgetown University, and also teaches at The Institute for World Politics
and George Mason University. She is an editor of and contributing author to
IFWE’s recently released book, For the Least of These: A Biblical Answer
On March 31st the School of Business and Government hosted Dr. Jay Richards
and Dr. Anne Bradley as a part of the Distinguished Speaker Series.Dr. Anne
Rathbone Bradley is the Vice President of Economic Initiatives at the
Institute, where she develops and commissions research toward a systematic
biblical theology of economic freedom. She is a visiting professor at
Georgetown University, and
On March 31st the School of Business and Government hosted Dr. Jay Richards
and Dr. Anne Bradley as a part of the Distinguished Speaker Series.Dr. Anne
Rathbone Bradley is the Vice President of
Employment Basics for Student Workers
Published: October 21, 2014
On Friday, October 10th, the Ohio Christian University Career Services
Department presented training for 117 work-study students called the Basics
of Employment. This training covered essential information to help students
be successful in their jobs. The three-hour training presented topics that
focused on transferable and personal skills that students will carry over
into their careers.Some of the topics covered were:The impact of their role
in upholding the University missionThe impact of tardiness and absenteeismThe
impact of lost productivity employers incur while students are
On Friday, October 10th, the Ohio Christian University Career Services
Department presented training for 117 work-study students called the Basics
of Employment. This training covered essential information to help students
be successful in their jobs. The three-hour training presented topics that
focused on transferable and personal skills that students will carry over
into their careers.
On Friday, October 10th, the Ohio Christian University Career Services
Department presented training for 117 work-study students called the Basics
of Employment. This training covered essential
