Student a Finalist in Business Competition

Fairmont State University senior Daniel Desmond, a finance major from Clarksburg, teamed with West Virginia University student Anastasia Heasley, to become one of five finalists competing for $10,000 in the Lifestyles division of the Statewide Business Competition, which will take place at West Virginia University in April.

Desmond and Heasley wrote a business plan for Wholesomes, a fast food restaurant that offers healthy alternatives to typical fast food. WVU sponsors the competition, which was initially open only to WVU students and is now open statewide. Sixty-six business plans summaries were entered in the competition submitted by numerous colleges and universities around the state in two categories: lifestyle and innovation.

The five finalists are now going through extensive training, receiving technical assistance from experienced advisors and completing a comprehensive business plan in preparation for the final competition. One winner will be chosen from each category. The $10,000 the winners receive will be used to help them start their business.