"The Glass Panel" Highlights (May 16, 2018)
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If you are unfamiliar with the event completely, it is a Wallaceburg spin on "Dragon's Den" for youth. It is a chance to come see Grade 12 entrepreneurial students give their Wallaceburg business pitch to the Glass Panel judges. Top three pitches receive a cash prize.
The cash prizes will provide the students a step up towards their further education.
About the Judges
MONTE MCNAUGHTON - He is the two-term MPP for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex and currently serves as Official Opposition Critic for Economic Development & Growth. Monte is also the Chair of the Standing Committee on Legislative Assembly.
LORI DUTOT - Very engaged community member, as well as local business owner.
JEFF WESLEY - Former Mayor, Deputy Reeve and Councillor for the Town of Wallaceburg. Jeff Wesley has been involved in Chatham-Kent as both an elected official and volunteer since 1985. Jeff Wesley is an outspoken advocate for Chatham-Kent taxpayers and the community of Wallaceburg.
TYLER WHITE - Valued staff member for WDSS.
STEVE BRENT - Financial Adviser for Sun Life and for many years worked for CIBC leading innovations in banking practices. He has been an active member of the community and strives to help local businesses and farmers to achieve financial security.
We appreciate them taking their own time to come along and be here for this event.
The Results
We had 9 students participating including Keegan Whiteye, Jade Miskokomon-Hopkins, Brooke Fisher, Hunter Fisher, Tyler Dashner, Keahna Riley, Damien Kiyoshk, Emily Riley, and Teya Smith.
Our top three pitches were:
1st Place: Brooke Fisher and Hunter Fisher
2nd Place: Damien Kiyoshk
3rd Place: Tyler Dashner and Keahna Riley
Thank you to all the students who pitched their business to the judges as well as everyone who came and supported the students.
Thank you to our sponsors over at The Chatham Kent Community Foundation, Tom & Al's Quality Home Furnishings, Chuck's, Crabby Joes, and Tam's Taxi.