SPARK TANK FINALE
April 15, 2023 8:30 AM-1:00 PM
JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion
1130 Coconut Creek Blvd.
Coconut Creek, FL 33066
SPARKS ARE FLYING IN THE TANK!
See the Next Generation of CEOs and Meet JA’s Budding Entrepreneurs!
JA Fellows Spark Tank Finale is the culminating event of Junior Achievement of South Florida’s 8 month long high school entrepreneurship program. Sixteen company teams will compete for the coveted title of “JA Company of the Year”.
JA student teams start with an idea for a business and build and run their business over the school year. Teams are coached and mentored by business leaders as they secure investors, source, market and sell their products. Company Teams participate in a series of competitions including JA Video Commercial, JA Stage Presentation, JA Interviews and JA Signature Awards.
At the Spark Tank Finale, each team will make its final presentation to SHARKS who will judge the results of each company and determine the JA Company of the Year. Attendees at the event will select the People’s Choice Award team winner.
Join us for the 2023 Spark Tank Finale on April 15th!
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MEET KEYNOTE SPEAKER CHRIS GANNON
Chris Gannon, CEO and cofounder of Bolay (along with his father, Tim Gannon) wanted to do more than simply create a restaurant. He wanted to create a lifestyle brand. Through listening, researching, taste-testing, and experimenting, he sought out the talent and developed the ideas necessary to bring about the boldest, freshest brand in the fast-casual dining market.
As a world-traveler, Chris has tasted international cuisine from professional kitchens and friendly homes. He knows what makes flavors great. After years of listening to people describe just what they wanted and craved from their food, Chris finally realized what the restaurant scene urgently needed—a brand that believed in excellent food fueling an active and amazing lifestyle. Bolay may be fast-casual dining, but its extraordinary and nutritious fare sets it ahead of the pack.
Bolay’s business model, mission, and vision are rooted in the same dedication to excellence that has always motivated Chris as an entrepreneur. It’s also paired with a spirit of fun that is apparent to guests as soon as they walk in the door. The name Bolay combines the restaurant’s signature dish (the “bol”) with the interjection “Olé!” to evoke the excitement around the brand, good health and great living.
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AND THE 2022 JA SPARK TANK FINALE WINNERS ARE…
JA Company of the Year
- 1st Place - NSU University School ``Ecossentials``
Best Trade Booth Display
- 1st Place - Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School ``GenGreen``
Best Stage Presentation
- 1st Place - NSU University School ``Ecossentials``
Best Company Annual Report
- 1st Place Tie - NSU University School ``Ecossentials``
- 1st Place Tie - Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School ``GenGreen``
Best Video Commercial
- 1st Place - NSU University School ``Ecossentials``
JA Fellows Outstanding Students
- JA PRESIDENT OF THE YEAR - Kayla Bigelman, NSU University School ``Ecossentials``
- VP OF LOGISITICS OF THE YEAR - Jose Osorio, Everglades High School ``PsychKey``
- JA PRESIDENT OF THE YEAR UNDERCLASS - Nathan Evan, McFatter Technical High School ``BioBreathe``
JA Fellows Innovative Awards
- HIGHEST GROSS PROFIT - NSU University School ``Ecossentials``
- BEST LOGO DESIGN - McFatter Technical High School ``BioBreathe``
- BEST SOCIAL MEDIA PLAN - Olympic Heights High School ``BrushNRush``
- BEST WEBSITE - NSU University School ``Ecossentials``
Teacher of the Year
Kenisha Tobias, Dillard High School
Mentor of the Year
Kristen Goss, Esq.
2022 PHOTO GALLERY
THANK YOU JA FELLOWS PROGRAM SUPPORTERS!
