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High school students in Manitowoc and Calumet counties have the opportunity to become CEOs for a day by participating in the Junior Achievement Business Challenge II, a hands-on, computer-simulated business strategy tournament held at Lakeshore Technical College.

The event will be held on LTC’s Cleveland campus Friday, March 19 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Teams of two students paired with one area business leader will compete by successfully running their own simulated business, making decisions about product pricing, marketing strategies, inventory levels, and research and development investments.

Winning teams will receive prizes, and the top teams will advance to the Junior Achievement of Wisconsin Statewide Business Challenge in April.

The competition is open to all students in grades nine through 12 living in Manitowoc and Calumet counties. Individuals and teams do not need to be affiliated with a school to participate.

Registration is open until Feb. 26 or until the team roster is filled. To register or for more information, contact LTC High School Liaison Nikki Kiss, (920) 693-1354, nikki.kiss@gotoltc.edu.