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ReBuildUp Course players, come out to Central Library on Sunday, March 15th, 2:30-5:00pm to compete in the PitchPocalypse business plan contest with up to seven other aspiring entrepreneurs for your shot at $300 towards launching your business, FREE company filing with the state courtesy of Elon University’s Business Clinic (excludes local and state filing fees), and Six months of accounting help courtesy of Michael Robinson Accounting, LLC.

This is the rescheduled PitchPocalypse business plan pitching contest originally planned for Thursday, February 26th which was postponed due to weather issues.

This event is made possible by Summit Credit Union.

Contestants will give their pitches to a panel of judges from the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, UNCG’s NC Entrepreneurship Center, and Summit Credit Union.

For those who weren’t able to qualify for this contest at the February 21st ReBuildUp Course, we will be holding another one on Saturday, March 14th, 1:00-5:00pm at a soon to be announced location.

Please check back on this site or join our Twitter and Facebook for updates.

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REGISTRATION REMINDER: 2/21 ReBuildUp Course @ Central Library sponsored by Michael Robinson Accounting

February 2, 2015 admin

THIS FRIDAY, FEB. 6TH @ 5PM IS THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR STUDENT PARTICIPATION

Schools who’ve submitted their full roster list (up to 3 students)

• Ben L Smith High School
• Wesleyan Christian Academy

QUALIFIER EVENT – On Saturday, February 21st, Central Library in Downtown Greensboro will be hosting the ReBuildUp Course from 1:00-5:30pm to select the 8 finalists for the PitchPocalypse pitching contest held the following Thursday, February 26th 6-8pm also at Central Library.This event is sponsored by Michael Robinson Accounting with Shift, the Nussbaum Center’s Entrepreneur Group, helping coordinate volunteers.

The ReBuildUp Course introduces players to the fundamentals of starting their own small business. It involves participating schools each sending up to three of their students who show an interest in entrepreneurship to play on their school’s behalf.

All four ReBuildUp games will be played: Million Dollar Idea, Economy, Jr., Pitch Drill, and The Cashless Incubator.

Contact Us for details on how your teen can participate. Friday at 5pm, February 6th is the sign up deadline.

The ReBuildUp Course is part of ReBuildUp’s Startup Program.

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2/21: ReBuildUp Course @ Central Library sponsored by Michael Robinson Accounting

January 19, 2015 admin

Schools who’ve submitted full roster list (up to 3 students)
[student registration deadline is Feb. 6th]
• Ben L Smith High School
• Wesleyan Christian Academy

QUALIFIER EVENT – On Saturday, February 21st, Central Library in Downtown Greensboro will be hosting the ReBuildUp Course from 1:00-5:30pm to select the 8 finalists for the PitchPocalypse pitching contest held the following Thursday, February 26th 6-8pm also at Central Library.This event is sponsored by Michael Robinson Accounting with Shift, the Nussbaum Center’s Entrepreneur Group, helping coordinate volunteers.

All four ReBuildUp games will be played: Million Dollar Idea, Economy, Jr., Pitch Drill, and The Cashless Incubator.

Contact Us for details on how your teen can participate. Friday at 5pm, February 6th is the sign up deadline.

The ReBuildUp Course is part of ReBuildUp’s Startup Program.

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New Card Game and January 2015 Events

December 15, 2014 admin

ReBuildUp will be debuting a new card game for 2-8 players (great for families) that teaches about salesmanship, cost of goods sold, and gross margins in a fun way. It works great as a pre-Economy, Jr. game and with a few extra card decks, you can have a tournament with up to 32 players at a time.

Teens in Greensboro are invited to come out and play on Tuesdays January 13th through 27th at Greensboro Library’s Glenwood, McGirt-Horton, and Hemphill branches. Visit our Events page for specific dates and times.

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New Economy, Jr. 2015 Edition

December 8, 2014 admin

In late January/early February 2015 we plan on releasing an updated version of Economy, Jr. that will include the following additions:

– Player Orientation Video
– Credit Card Monthly Payment Store for Customer Players
– Business Licenses for Merchant Players
– One more addition in the works.

Contact us if you’re interesting in pre-ordering the new kit.

Thanks again for your support!

Teen Entrepreneur Fall Series

10/16 TE @ Benjamin Library N&R Game Headline

October 16, 2014 admin

PUBLIC (FREE) EVENT – The problem players of the Cashless Incubator will be solving tonight involves “Pet adoption fairs and fundraisers.”

This problem is from today’s News & Record and you can try solving it by coming out to Benjamin Library tonight 6-8pm. Players also get to play Pitch Drill along with become eligible to enter our $300 PitchPocaylpse pitching contest November 18th 6-8pm at Central Library. Call 336-373-7540 to RSVP for tonight’s event.

Tonight’s event is sponsored by Summit Credit Union.

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10/14 TE @ Central News & Record Game Headline

October 14, 2014 admin

PUBLIC (FREE) EVENT – The News & Record headline being used for tonight’s Cashless Incubator game will be: “Liquid nicotine exposures up sharply among kids.” Players will be asked to solve this problem using the skills and resources they acquire during game play.

The Cashless Incubator is one of two games along with Pitch Drill played at each Teen Entrepreneur Fall Series event which is sponsored by Summit Credit Union. RSVP for tonight’s game 6-8pm at Greensboro’s Central Library by calling 336-373-2471.

And remember, players of this Series are eligible to compete for $300 and other prizes in the November 18th PitchPocalypse.

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