We are so happy to invite our students to Best Prep’s second week of Minnesota Business Ventures! We are prepared for a week of fun and learning at the beautiful St. John’s University campus. Today’s theme was “Dare to Dream.” We thank 3M, one of our longtime partners, for sponsoring our first day of camp! […]
Summer is here, but just because school is out doesn’t mean the opportunities for volunteering end! Minnesota Business Venture (MBV), BestPrep’s week-long summer program will be returning to in-person sessions at the University of St. Thomas and St. John’s University this July, with many rewarding opportunities to connect with students and gain professional development. We […]
The Annual Luncheon event on May 9th, 2022, at The Depot Minneapolis was a remarkable success! Every year, BestPrep celebrates and honors the incredible work of our students, teachers, and volunteers with the Annual Luncheon. For more than 45 years, BestPrep has been the linchpin pulling everyone together to ensure that students have a successful […]
The Educational Forum on February 28th at the U.S Bank Stadium was a great success. 1,300 guests attended BestPrep’s 45th anniversary special event. Our keynote speaker, Emmanuel Acho, was the highlight of our 2022 Educational Forum. He brought his Emmy-award-winning web series and book Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man to the BestPrep Educational Forum. Emmanuel […]
Thanks to a fourth year of funding from Schwab Advisor Services in partnership with Charles Schwab Foundation, The Stock Market Game (SMG) fees will be waived for the 2020-21 school year, allowing Minnesota teachers to give thousands of students access to a unique hands-on learning experience and key financial literacy skills. About The Stock Market […]
BestPrep’s 2022 Educational Forum will be an in-person event on February 28, 2022 at U.S. Bank Stadium. In an effort to minimize risk and the spread of COVID-19, BestPrep will require the following precautions. BestPrep is continuing to monitor federal and state guidelines and recommendations and may update our requirements to require proof of booster […]
November 16, 2021 is National Entrepreneurship Day, and BestPrep is celebrating by highlighting young entrepreneur and former Minnesota Business Venture student, Bella Lam! Bella is the Founder and CEO of Coconut Whisk, a vegan and gluten-free food brand and café. Read below for an interview with Bella on the value of starting your own business. […]
BestPrep’s Communications and Events Intern, Gina Miller, spoke with Apple Valley Eastview High sophomore, Anirvin Iyer, who participated in BestPrep’s summer business camp, Minnesota Business Venture (MBV). Despite MBV being held virtually this year, Iyer enjoyed his experience at MBV and would recommend this program to all students, even those not interested in business. Read […]
