United Tribes News

Students unveil business plans
2 March 2007
By Carol Anderson, Small Business Management Instructor

Students in the Advertising One class of Small Business Management unveiled their carefully prepared business plans during a January 26 showcase in the UTTC Skill Center.

Florine Burning Breast (Rosebud) describes her business plan for a combined convenience store-restaurant-swimming pool during the business showcase. As a result of the discussions she learned how to modify the plan to include a more accurate estimate of construction costs and wages. UTN photo Dennis J. Neumann

The event provided an opportunity for students to describe business and marketing plans they prepared as a class project, and to receive feedback from those who have business experience.

Two special guests attended: Julie Dahle, Dakota Community Bank, and Eldon Haught, a member of the Business Management Advisory Board and international business owner. Also present to learn about the students' plans and ask questions were UTTC Vice Presidents Russell Swagger and Phil Baird, and University Center Director Barbara Schmitt.

Students who participated in the showcase were: Tina Azure, Florine Burning Breast, Autumn Elm, Naomi Kasto and Alice Rooks.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped the students test and improve their business planning skills.