Thursday, March 31, 2016

Enactus in Washington, D.C.
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On March 29, the UNH Manchester traveled to Washington, D.C., to competeÌýin the northeast regional Enactus competition. And for the sixth year in a row, they were namedÌý for their league.Ìý

The team, along withÌý50 regional competitors from other schools,Ìýpresented their work to a panel of 16 business professionals tasked with judging the competition.

The team’s dynamic presentation included a prepared speech and multimedia visual presentation that highlighted their workÌýwith local women entrepreneurs, as well as the Borrowers Education Seminar the teamÌýhosted on campus in November 2015.

As a team, they recognized that innovation, entrepreneurship, empowermentÌýand improving quality of life are the components of sustainability that help create a strong economy, and that is just what they set out to do.

Jenna Horne, a junior in the business program, said the team'sÌýexcitement to share their work helped overcome any nervousness.

“It was an amazing feeling hearing our school called as regional champions," Horne said. "It was a mixture of pride, excitementÌýand gratification that all of our hard work this past year had paid off.â€

Rutger Tupper, UNH Manchester Enactus president and seniorÌýbusiness major, said he's excited by the progress and dedication he's seen in his two years on the team.

“In the nation's capital it was all business for the team, and it paid off bringing home another regional championship.ÌýWe haven't stopped yet, and as we approach St. Louis our goal is to advance further than ever before," Tupper said. "Just like our University, we are always progressing, and we are happy to share in its success."

This year’s team is comprised of 10 business students with diverse concentrations and is advised by , associate professor of business.

“This year's team had the most impactful projects in the history of UNH Manchester ENACTUS," Kilcrease said. "The focus on women entrepreneurs was well strategized and produced outstanding results."

The team will advance to the in St. Louis on May 16.

Written by Christen Palange '17, Business

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