Chamber Sponsors 2008 Idea Contest; Mayor Henry to Announce Winners

WHAT: Local high school students will display their innovative, entrepreneurial ideas at the 2008 Idea Contest, in celebration of National Entrepreneurship Week.

WHEN: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Mayor Henry will be introduced at 5:30 p.m. to announce the winners.

WHERE: Allen County Public Library, located at 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne IN 46802

ADDITIONAL: Join the Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce, the Fort Wayne- Allen County Economic Development Alliance, and Summit Career and Technical Education in welcoming the 2008 Idea Contest to celebrate National Entrepreneurship Week.

Local high school students will display their innovative ideas as part of the 2008 Idea Contest. Students will be rewarded for their efforts with prizes sponsored by the Chamber Foundation. Top place will receive $500, second place $300 and third place $150.

The public is invited to participate in this event by voting for their favorite idea. Three students will also be awarded $50 each for the People’s Choice Award.

For more information on this event, please visit http://www.nationaleweek.com/.