The seniors of the Baptist University of Ouachita, Joel Allen and Jake Norman, won the honors of first place at 25th Annual competition of the ACC Governor Business Plan Cup capital on April 16.
Allen, a major in business / management administration of San Antonio, Texas, and Norman, a major business administration, which focused on Katy’s marketing and entrepreneurship, Texas won first place and a price of $ 10,000 in the category of small businesses for the presentation of their planned business called Retra. Their main product is a burst of firearms that retracts and remains tightened with the weapon when it is not worn on the shoulder. Although originally created with hunting rifles, hunting rifles and crossbowmen, the product and its technology can also be used on the arms of the law.
“Winning the Governor’s Cup means the world for me because of the direction he has given me,” said Allen. “Before that, I was not too sure of what I wanted to do after university. Now I can direct a business linked to something I love. I am a big hunter, and I want to provide hunters everywhere in America who raises their experience.”
Mason Brotheton, a major in business administration / senior Entrepreneurship of MENA, Ark., Also presented as a finalist at the event. The Brotheton company, Hydrosling, is centered on an impermeable sling containing an inflatable pocket, which lifts the bearer’s arm and allows him to practice good hygiene while receiving appropriate support. The product seeks to help in the rehabilitation process for patients who recover from various types of ARM surgeries or injuries.
“The development of this business plan and this idea in recent months has been very rewarding,” said Brotheron. “I have learned many precious life lessons throughout this process, one being that you get out of uncomfortable is the place where substantial growth will occur.”
Joel Allen and Jake Norman took first place in the category of small businesses with retreat.
“I am super proud of these three students,” said Dean McKinney, the Hickingbotham School of Business. “I think it is interesting that all three have spent time here as a student-athletes in Ouachita. We saw this go through these presentations, where they were competitive, and they took up a challenge. They are very coachable. “
McKinney noted that Joel, Jake and Mason had all asked for advice from various sources in the business school. One of these sources was Johan Eriksson, director of the Ouachita entrepreneurship program and the head of the annual Ouachita business plan competition. McKinney and the students cited the provision of advice and practical experience by Eriksson as key factors in the success of the University at the Governor Cup and beyond.
“We are creating a culture here that promotes entrepreneurship, and a large part of what we do comes back to its energy and efforts to create this spirit of entrepreneurship within our school,” said McKinney about Eriksson.
Mason Brotheton presented his planned business, Hydrosling, as a finalist in the small business category.
Dr. Andy Almand, an associate professor of accounting and analysis, contributed more to this culture, which was advisable to the project for retreat and hydrosling. Under the direction of Almand, Ouachita has become the only university of the Governor’s multi-state field with several finalists in a single category.
“So that Dr. Almand advises these two teams – it’s remarkably impressive,” said McKinney. “It takes a lot of work to do it.”
Almand himself was very proud of the work of his advisers when they were preparing and presented themselves to the competition.
“They were very well represented Ouachita and the HSB,” said Almand about Joel, Jake and Mason. “They worked hard and persevered in the last six or seven months. Joel and Mason have already progressed with their companies and contacted the manufacturers. They really lived Colossians 3:23, our themed verse, with these projects. ”
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