News; Why students need MBT

Mentoring was also a part of the Week, with Theresa Pinelli, Chief Sweetness Officer for The Treet Shop, talking to students about the launch of her business and tips on approaching the business plan process. She then gave attendees the opportunity to create her next cupcake flavor,MBT Chapa Shoes with the winner to receive naming rights for the flavor and be featured on the Treet Shop website (www.treetshop.com) and blog.  

At Marshall High, the Week kicked off with Carol Fleming, owner of Vienna Pet Spaw, who spoke to students about how she launched her successful pet grooming business. A raffle was held during lunch on Tuesday, with students vying for a chance to win gift cards from local entrepreneurial businesses like Foster's Grille,MBT M.Walk, Outback and Chipotle. And on Wednesday, Dorothy Ready, Marketing Manager from Chick-fil-A at Fair Oaks Mall spoke to students about how Chick-fil-A started and grew its business. Students were treated to lunch and raffle prizes including books autographed by Chick-fil-A's founder and the Chick-fil-A cows.