On April 6 at the annual awards banquet, five finalists in Ohio Christian University’s 2018 Business Plan Competition received recognition and cash awards.
Students enrolled in the School of Business & Government® may participate in the competition. These students develop a business plan and present it to a panel of judges. The top five finalists are awarded cash prizes for their plans.
Samantha Roberts won first-place and $5,000 for her presentation on Sami & Company, a clothing boutique that offers one-of-a-kind faith and fashion designs.
Caleb Norris won second place and $2,500 for his presentation of College Consulting, a hybrid consulting and educational service.
Kameron Seabrook won third place and $1,500 for presenting Open Bay Auto, a plan for providing automotive repair space and essential tools to repair automobiles.
Tristan Huggins took fourth place and $750 for his plan presentation of Fifth Down and Long, a multimedia sports entertainment company deployed nationwide.
Peyton Gentry won the fifth place and $250 for his The Spot is The Place to Be!, a gathering place focused on bringing young people together to play games, win cash prizes, eat local food, watch their favorite sports teams, and hear some great local bands.
First-round competition judges were Dr. Monty Lobb, Dean, and Professor Dale Lear, Business Program Director. Final-round judges were Michal Linton, Owner of Accurate Heating & Cooling, and Loralee Carmichael, owner of Famer’s Insurance and co-founder of VIP Waste Systems.
The School of Business & Government® sponsored the 2018 Business Plan Competition whose purpose is to give students a near real-world opportunity to develop a business plan and present it to a panel of distinguished businesspersons. Students receive valuable entrepreneurial experience in creating a business opportunity that can result in a cash award.
In addition to gaining career development experience from this exercise, competing students:
- Receive a near real-world learning experience in pitching a business opportunity to businesspersons experienced in evaluating the quality, viability, and potential of a business plan.
- Obtain faculty advisor advice and counsel during plan development.
- Receive individual feedback from the businessperson judges.
- Obtain valuable experience to assist in building the student’s resume.
- Learn the value of planning to obtain funding for a business opportunity.
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Tree of Life Assists Displaced Students
Published: March 19, 2020
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to surge, Ohio Christian University has
transitioned to all online courses through the end of the semester. In the
midst of these trying times, many businesses have found ways to support those
impacted by the repercussions of the measures taken to slow down the spread
of the virus.
During this disruptive time for the university, Tree of Life worked hard to
contribute in a way that ensures that students have access to the materials
they need to succeed in their courses. This is especially important with the
transition to online learning. The company
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to surge, Ohio Christian University has
transitioned to all online courses through the end of the semester. In the
midst of these trying times, many businesses have found ways to support those
impacted by the repercussions of the measures taken to slow down the spread
of the virus.
During this disruptive time for the university, Tree of Life worked hard to
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to surge, Ohio Christian University has
transitioned to all online courses through the end of the semester. In the
midst of these trying times, many businesses
Ohio Christian Ranked Among Best Online Logistics Management Programs
Published: October 16, 2019
Ohio Christian University was recently ranked as offering one of the best
online baccalaureate programs in Logistics Management. The university was
ranked 8th out of 15 by the Online Schools Report (OSR), which serves as a
resource for students pursuing online programs.
According to OSR, their rankings are based on six data points: three
schoolwide and three program-specific. For schoolwide, OSR uses student
satisfaction, admission rates, and the number of programs the school offers
online. For program-specific, OSR checks the median debt of graduates from
that program, how many
Ohio Christian University was recently ranked as offering one of the best
online baccalaureate programs in Logistics Management. The university was
ranked 8th out of 15 by the Online Schools Report (OSR), which serves as a
resource for students pursuing online programs.
According to OSR, their rankings are based on six data points: three
schoolwide and three program-specific. For schoolwide
Ohio Christian University was recently ranked as offering one of the best
online baccalaureate programs in Logistics Management. The university was
ranked 8th out of 15 by the Online Schools Report
Trailblazers in Reading
Published: August 12, 2019
Submitted by Professor Scott Barr
American author Henry David Thoreau wrote, “How many a man has dated a new
era in his life from the reading of a book.” This holds true for many of
the young men and women in Professor Anita Conkel and Professor Scott
Barr’s English composition classes. On April 15, students marked their
participation in “The Great American Read” with a celebration sponsored
by the English Department and hosted by the Maxwell Library staff.
“The Great American Read” is a nationwide event started by the Public
Broadcast System (PBS) in 2018. One hundred influential and
Submitted by Professor Scott Barr
American author Henry David Thoreau wrote, “How many a man has dated a new
era in his life from the reading of a book.” This holds true for many of
the young men and women in Professor Anita Conkel and Professor Scott
Barr’s English composition classes. On April 15, students marked their
participation in “The Great American Read” with a celebration sponsored
Submitted by Professor Scott Barr
American author Henry David Thoreau wrote, “How many a man has dated a new
era in his life from the reading of a book.” This holds true for many of
the young men
Ohio Christian to Host Fifth Annual Forge Leadership Summit
Published: July 19, 2019
Ohio Christian University will host the fifth annual Forge Leadership Summit
on July 23-27. The five-day conference is the Forge Leadership Network’s
foundational event that on-ramps students into their yearlong mentorship
academy to develop the next generation of conservative leaders. Forge will
welcome 75-80 young adults to the summit where they will participate in
dynamic trainings, professional development programs and listen to over two
dozen renowned speakers on current issues.
“Forge is raising up a farm system for the conservative movement in the
state [of Ohio],” said Co-
Ohio Christian University will host the fifth annual Forge Leadership Summit
on July 23-27. The five-day conference is the Forge Leadership Network’s
foundational event that on-ramps students into their yearlong mentorship
academy to develop the next generation of conservative leaders. Forge will
welcome 75-80 young adults to the summit where they will participate in
dynamic trainings,
Ohio Christian University will host the fifth annual Forge Leadership Summit
on July 23-27. The five-day conference is the Forge Leadership Network’s
foundational event that on-ramps students into
Ohio Christian Offers New Concentrations for Online Business Program
Published: July 18, 2019
Ohio Christian University recently announced two new concentrations in the
Bachelor of Arts in Business degree for students in the Adult
Ohio Christian University recently announced two new concentrations in the
Bachelor of Arts in Business degree for students in the Adult
Ohio Christian University recently announced two new concentrations in the
Bachelor of Arts in Business degree for students in the Adult
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4.0 Students Recognized in Chapel Service
Published: January 23, 2019
The January 23rd Chapel Service included a time of recognition for students
who achieved a 4.0 grade point average during the fall semester. Dr. Hank
Kelly, Provost, presented each awardee with a coffee mug loaded with candy.
Fellow Trailblazers cheered on their peers and helped recipients celebrate
their successes. Over 60 students were awarded.
4.0 Student Rachel Hicks says, “Last semester was my first semester taking
strictly pre-law courses, it was really tough. I worked extremely hard to
achieve a 4.0 and it feels really good to have accomplished this.”
Kevin Bennie, Director of
The January 23rd Chapel Service included a time of recognition for students
who achieved a 4.0 grade point average during the fall semester. Dr. Hank
Kelly, Provost, presented each awardee with a coffee mug loaded with candy.
Fellow Trailblazers cheered on their peers and helped recipients celebrate
their successes. Over 60 students were awarded.
4.0 Student Rachel Hicks says, “Last semester
The January 23rd Chapel Service included a time of recognition for students
who achieved a 4.0 grade point average during the fall semester. Dr. Hank
Kelly, Provost, presented each awardee with a
New Year Brings Opportunity and Challenge
Published: January 2, 2019
2019 brings opportunities to attain your educational goals. We would love to
help you with your fresh start.
In education, sports, work, and personal relationships, for Christians, the
difference is understanding the key to maturing spiritual development as
expressed in Christ’s parable in the Gospel of Luke 5:36-38 (NIV):
“No one tears a piece out of a new garment to patch an old one. Otherwise,
they will have torn the new garment, and the patch from the new will not
match the old. 37 And, no one pours new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise,
the new wine will burst the skins; the
2019 brings opportunities to attain your educational goals. We would love to
help you with your fresh start.
In education, sports, work, and personal relationships, for Christians, the
difference is understanding the key to maturing spiritual development as
expressed in Christ’s parable in the Gospel of Luke 5:36-38 (NIV):
“No one tears a piece out of a new garment to patch an old one.
2019 brings opportunities to attain your educational goals. We would love to
help you with your fresh start.
In education, sports, work, and personal relationships, for Christians, the
difference
Student Profile: Kaleb Blevins Pursues His Calling
Published: December 6, 2018
By Amber Ginter ‘19
Ohio Christian University (OCU) senior Kaleb Blevins has embraced a calling
beyond his chosen vocation. Graduating a year early with a degree in Sports
and Business Management, Blevins is dedicated to many volunteer activities.
Participating and leading in faith-focused programs is his calling.
Blevins leads a Bible study at Bloom Carol’s Catalyst High School and
participates in an Apprenticeship at Grace Fellowship that inform his higher
education. Having a passion for youth, playing and teaching piano, coaching
and playing soccer, and leading groups, Blevins
By Amber Ginter ‘19
Ohio Christian University (OCU) senior Kaleb Blevins has embraced a calling
beyond his chosen vocation. Graduating a year early with a degree in Sports
and Business Management, Blevins is dedicated to many volunteer activities.
Participating and leading in faith-focused programs is his calling.
Blevins leads a Bible study at Bloom Carol’s Catalyst High School and
By Amber Ginter ‘19
Ohio Christian University (OCU) senior Kaleb Blevins has embraced a calling
beyond his chosen vocation. Graduating a year early with a degree in Sports
and Business Management
Accounting Majors Tour Kenworth Manufacturing Facility
Published: November 28, 2018
Ohio Christian University's Business School accounting students, led by
Professors Betsy Magill and Lane Patrick, met with Kenworth’s accounting
management staff on October 25, 2018. Assistant Controller Ron Butterbaugh
and Human Resources Manager Brian Putnam led the group on the tour.
Kenworth has manufactured trucks since 1923.
Students toured the factory where the Kenworth trucks are produced. They saw
the assembly of raw materials, truck production in progress, and the finished
units. They watched as the trucks were assembled, including viewing the
components and parts that go
Ohio Christian University's Business School accounting students, led by
Professors Betsy Magill and Lane Patrick, met with Kenworth’s accounting
management staff on October 25, 2018. Assistant Controller Ron Butterbaugh
and Human Resources Manager Brian Putnam led the group on the tour.
Kenworth has manufactured trucks since 1923.
Students toured the factory where the Kenworth trucks are
Ohio Christian University's Business School accounting students, led by
Professors Betsy Magill and Lane Patrick, met with Kenworth’s accounting
management staff on October 25, 2018. Assistant
Business Roundtable Offers Great Advice
Published: November 28, 2018
Ohio Christian University’s School of Business & Government® hosted their
8th annual Small Business Round Table on Thursday, November 1, 2018, at the
Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center, the University's facility for
business development and innovation.
This event brought together over eighty students and four small business
owners. The discussion focused on starting and managing a small
business. Business executives at this year’s Round Table were Jesse Lear
and Travis Smith, founders of V.I.P Waste Services; Mike Cessna, owner of My
Auto Care, Bella Freight, and Redline Wear;
Ohio Christian University’s School of Business
Ohio Christian University’s School of Business
