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Business Incubator Team Job Z Wins Grand Prize

May 7, 2025
Jakeman Strelitz
Juniors Presley Davis, Adriana Vallejo, Lola Rogan, Landon Blackbird Austin Knape andColton Fuir celebrate a first place spot and $15,000 funding with their fellow Job Z teammates April 30.
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Kristie Min
Behind her team's display, junior Ava Henry pitches her business idea to spectators April 30. Her team, Vtours, competed as a wild card team for the chance to pitch to the judges.

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