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13th annual Maverick Challenge Jackson County

March 5, 2024

At the end of February, several local high school students presented their business ideas to Maverick Challenge Jackson County judges at the Jackson County Chamber office in Seymour.

Brownstown Central High School’s Bryce Peak won with his business plan for Jackson County Drone Service, a professional drone photography business that provides videos and photos from an aerial viewpoint. Bryce won $2,500.

Placing second was Seymour High School’s Jacob Rennekamp with Fresh Start Bins. He received $2,000.

Thank you to our funding sponsors: JCBank, JCIDC Workforce Partnership, Jackson County Chamber, Seymour Main Street and Brownstown Ewing Main Street.

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