The Ignite Schuylkill Entrepreneur competition has been narrowed to four.
As a way to "ignite" local economic development, the Schuylkill Chamber Foundation unveiled last year, the IGNITE Schuylkill program.
This initiative was tailored for emerging entrepreneurs, aiming to provide support and guidance for the growth of early-stage businesses.
Since then, the entrepreneurs have been going through a 16-week educational component of IGNITE Schuylkill is designed to equip aspiring them with coursework on entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Established business owners will act as guest lecturers, sharing valuable insights, while local business owners will serve as mentors, guiding participants through the challenges of starting a business.
The program will culminate in a live competition, reminiscent of Shark Tank on August 8th, 2024, where entrepreneurs stand a chance to win a guaranteed award of at least $100,000.
These businesses are: