New Castle High School hosted its annual Business Week Monday, November 18th through the 22nd of November. All seniors participated in this event, where they were placed into groups among their peers to develop a product and attempt to sell that product in a simulated market.

Students learned how to manage finances, hold and perform campaigns for their business as well as utilize teamwork to meet the one common goal of making a profit. The groups had five different tests throughout the week, one each day. These tests include a trade show, stock holders presentation, and an advertisement in front of judges, among other tests that real businesses today must go through in order to be successful. 

The top company team members each received a $100 prize  for their hard work, but getting to that moment came with a lot of creativity and statistical strain. The program has been, and may still be, seeking out business owners that will act as teachers and guides to New Castle’s Seniors, but also help as judges.

The non-profit organization, Americans for the Competitive Enterprise System, looked after and organized the week, using their knowledge to create the most realistic scenarios for New Castle’s students. We would like to congratulate the 2024 business week top company on their win! The team was led by CEO Keara Mangieri.