In a world driven by Facebook, Myspace, and Foursquare, it is easy to conclude that entrepreneurship has finally struck our youth. Not only are they receptive to change, their innovative ideas turned companies are helping to make our vast world seem somewhat smaller and more personal. Today’s youth not only has an immense vision accompanied with an unbridled determination, with today’s economy, they also have extremely thin wallets! This is where Movers and Changers comes into the picture.
Movers and Changers is a nationwide challenge to discover the country’s next young entrepreneurs who want to turn their big ideas into a new lucrative business. Started by mtvU and NYSE, the program seeks to find the one person who deserves a $25,000 grant in seed money to help his or her company get off of its feet!
After the applications are reviewed, three finalists will be flown to NYC to attend Global Entrepreneurship Week where they will ring the bell at the New York Stock Exchange, attend the NYSE Movers and Changers Forum, and present their plans to a panel of industry executives. If all goes as planned, BusinessWeek and Forbes magazines should be knocking down your door...at least in a couple years!
In a time where dollars are short but ideas run rampant, Movers and Changers are giving their beneficiary a chance to live up to their title. Hey, look at it this way: If all else fails and the grant doesn't materialize, at least you get a chance to make some beautiful music! Have YOU helped save the world today?
For more information, visit: moversandchangers.com
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