At the California Trade Show students participated in various competitions, conducted sales for their company at their booth, and networked with students from 100 schools around California.Â
The trade show began with an opening from Nancy Phillips, the retired director of the Virtual Business program in California, giving her thanks to all the Virtual Business coordinators and administrators of various high schools. Bryce Sterling, a former Centennial Virtual Business student, spoke at the trade show about how virtual business helped him become successful in life. Other speakers such as Mr. Weiss, a college professor in New York, spoke of the immense benefits of being a part of Virtual Business.
In all, we had a lot of fun and time to explore other tradeshow booths and companies such as Ink (an art company), Block Party (a company that hosts parties), Cali Twist (a food company focused on typical California foods) and much more!
Competition Results:
Website - 1st place (Cassidy Elwell)
Business Plan - 4th place (Mitch Moss, Aliza Camacho, Neal Mathew, Makenna McMullins, & Zach Dougherty)
Sales Presentation - 1st place (Kaylie Ramirez & Candace Hulbert)
Interview Competition for Commercial Artist – 1st place (Allyanna Demafeliz)
State Business Challenge – 1st place (Yasmine Seidu)
Professional Booth - 2nd place (Claire Jenkins, Kaylie Ramirez & Candace Hulbert)
Business Card – 2nd place (Jose Trinidad)
Perfect Pitch - 3rd place (Claire Jenkins)
Newsletter – 3rd place (Stephanie Martinez & Allie Decker)
Salesmanship - 5th place (All students who sold at the booth)
HR Scenario Presentation - 8th place (Stephanie Martinez & Allie Decker)
Marketing Plan Presentation - 10th place (Chase Consie, Caleb Kneale, & Ryan Chapman)
Billboard - Honorable mention (Allyanna Demafeliz & Jose Trinidad)
