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High School Entrepreneurs to Shine at 4th Annual Regional Showcase at the Harris Center

 

Sacramento, CA — December 16, 2025 — The Entrepreneurs Club today announced the 4th Annual High School Entrepreneurs Showcase, the Sacramento region’s premier business pitch competition for emerging student innovators. The event will take place May 11, 2026, at the Harris Center in Folsom, featuring 50 student teams from 20 high schools and an audience of 400 community members.

 

Student teams will pitch their startup ideas to a panel of judges, competing for $10,000 in prizes awarded to the top ten presentations. In addition to funding, participants gain mentorship, exposure, and direct connections with regional business leaders and investors.

 

Building on last year’s success, which featured 6 schools, 20 teams, and $5,000 in prizes, this year’s showcase highlights the growing momentum behind entrepreneurship and financial literacy

programs in local high schools.

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“This event is more than a competition,” said Makena Crawford, Co-Founder of Entrepreneurs Club. “It’s a launchpad for young innovators ready to turn their ideas into action and shape the future of business and community impact.”

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Event Details:

  Date & Time: May 11, 2026, 5-8pm

  Location: Harris Center, 10 College Parkway, Folsom, CA 95630

  More Information: entrepreneursclub.org/regional-competition

 

Students, educators, and community members are encouraged to attend and experience the creativity, ambition, and entrepreneurial spirit driving Sacramento’s next generation leaders. Keep updated on activities and key deadlines for the competition by signing up for the newsletter at entrepreneursclub.org.

 

About Entrepreneurs Club

Entrepreneurs Club is a nonprofit program powered by Sacramento Venture Philanthropy (SVP) dedicated to expanding financial literacy and entrepreneurship education to high schools. Through its 10-week curriculum, video series, mentorship programs, and annual competitions, the program helps students develop real-world skills to succeed in business and beyond.

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Press Contact:

Makena Crawford

Entrepreneurs Club

info@entrepreneursclub.org