The day began with an informational presentation about money and values by Nathan Dungan, founder of Share Save Spend. Dungan informed students about the importance of making a personal financial plan and the difference between needs and wants. He also encouraged students to only spend what they need to and that choices we make with […]
Students started the early morning with a company meeting and a presentation from Isabel and Caroline Bercaw, founders of Da Bomb Fizzers. The sister entrepreneurs were only 10 and 11 when they started their bath bomb business. The Bercaws explained the process of starting a business and gave the students an inside look of what […]
Energy and excitement filled the cafeteria as students lined up to get breakfast on the first full day of MBV. As the room lit up with life and laughs, the students were getting prepared for the fun-filled day. After breakfast and a quick overview of the day with their companies, the students learned about the […]
To kick off the first week of Minnesota Business Venture (MBV) at the University of St. Thomas, the students were greeted at registration by our CEOs, Resident Business Leaders (RBLs), and the rest of the MBV staff inside Koch Commons. The energy of the students combined with the excitement of the staff made checking in […]
On May 23, 2019, BestPrep students, teachers and volunteers gathered at the Annual Luncheon to celebrate an outstanding year and several award winners. Allstate agency owner, Paul Nelson, was one of 26 volunteers honored with the BestPrep Service Award. Staff BestPrep members nominate business volunteers for the Service Awards who, through their time served, have […]
BestPrep is proud to announce a partnership with the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, which includes hosting the Technology Integration Workshop (TIW) on it is Minneapolis campus July 29-August 1. The TIW is a four-day professional development workshop where Minnesota educators learn how to incorporate existing and emerging technologies into their classroom […]
St. Cloud Christian School teacher, Karla Hultgren, attended BestPrep’s Technology Integration Workshop in 2013 and 2014. Although a few years have passed, she still benefits from the experience. Karla says, “Prepping for my classes is much different since attending the workshop. Stepping out and taking a new approach may be the best thing you can […]
Join us on May 23, 2019 from 11:30-1:30 at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis for our Annual Luncheon. We will celebrate our most outstanding volunteers, educators, students, and supporters for their dedication to BestPrep and its programs. We will give awards for Bunzel Volunteer of the Year, Carpenter Teacher of the Year, Student of the Year, […]
