BestPrep’s 44th year of Minnesota Business Venture (MBV) has concluded, but the connections made, and the inspiration sparked are sure to have a lasting impact on both students and volunteers. This summer, MBV welcomed 386 students from 115 schools across the country for two weeks of experiential learning, networking, and fun — making 2025 the […]
The eMentors program is designed to be low-time and high-impact. The evidence is there; it does both! Proof positive is teacher Shannon Bailey’s Hopkins High School’s AVID class. Her AVID class was typical with 32 tenth graders. UnitedHealth Group, longtime partner of the eMentors program, supported the students by serving as their email mentors. Like […]
It’s Time! Time, sweat, and energy have been spent on the business plans, and today is the day for presentations! As the day started, I was immediately greeted by dashing young individuals, dressed up and ready to go. Tension and excitement filled the room as the students used every last moment to perfect their presentations. […]
The days are just packed here at MBV! It has been amazing to watch the campers go from strangers, to a tight-knit group of friends. The companies are making progress on their business plans, and it was a joy to watch the groups come together to share their business plan ideas today. The students are […]
It is day three at Minnesota Business Venture and all has gone swell; we’re half way through and so much has already happened! As all the events have been happening all over the Saint Cloud State University campus, I have been going around taking photos and seeing how the students engage with the speakers, staff, […]
