Mingo County High School Business Symposium

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical hosted the first annual Mingo County High School Business Symposium on March 9 at the Williamson Campus. Students from Burch, Gilbert, Matewan and Williamson competed as mall developers by creating their own management team, business advertising, and financial plan.

The winning business concept was White Flag Lazer Tag created by Jon Bobbera, Brandon Burgraff, John Price, Rachel Simpkins and Kristen Epling. They received t-shirts and a certificate of appreciation.

Also pictured are Susan T. Rice, entrepreneurship coordinator for WVDE; Pauline Sturgill, director for Community Development/APPALREAD; and Rod Smith, marketing director for Williamson ARH Hospital, sponsor of the event.