Are you interested in social entrepreneurship? Do you have big ideas that could generate social change? Are you motivated to alleviate a problem that could improve regional environmental conditions? Prepare for the Woltemade Big Problem Challenge ($3,000 prize) with a workshop focused on brainstorming and building a basic business plan. The workshop will be held in Corns 312 from 12 - 1 PM. Lunch provided and registration is required. Click here to register by 10/30. About the Woltemade Big Problem Challenge Problem background: The Ohio River is one of the most polluted in the United States, and Lake Erie is also plagued by water quality issues, including agricultural runoff, harmful algal blooms, invasive species, and mercury. Despite significant efforts by government and non-profits, the Ohio River and Lake Erie continue to face grave challenges. Your challenge: Use entrepreneurial thinking to create a plan that could improve water quality in the Ohio River and/or Lake Erie. The prize: The Woltemade Center will offer a $3,000 prize to the team who presents the all-around best solution at the Woltemade Big Problem Challenge on February 29, 2024. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The Woltemade Center Contact: Dana Tuohy at ddtuohy@owu.edu
RSVP Information: RSVP by October 30th
OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The Woltemade Center
Contact: Dana Tuohy at ddtuohy@owu.edu