Cincinnati EO Recognizes Student
Cincinnati - October 22, 2019 – Northern Kentucky University student Isaiah
Kelly will be representing Cincinnati at a national competition for young
entrepreneurs as the 2019 winner of the regional Global Student Entrepreneur
Awards (GSEA,) presented by the Entrepreneur’s Organization of Cincinnati.
Kelly presented his
shoe customization service, Smoove Creations, during Cincy Start-Up Week and
was selected from other local student candidates based on his initiative,
vision and grasp of business fundamentals.
Kelly was awarded a
$1,000 cash prize and more than $10,000 of in-kind assistance from current EO
Cincinnati members. In addition, he will represent Cincinnati at the national
competition in Silicon Valley February 10-12 2020, competing for the
opportunity to represent the United States at the global finals in Cape Town,
South Africa.
The GSEA awards,
sponsored by the Entrepreneur’s Organization of Cincinnati, celebrate innovation
and entrepreneurship in college and undergraduate students. To qualify for the
GSEA awards, undergraduate or college students must have a company operating
for at least six months with at least $500 in revenue. This is the third year
that EO Cincinnati has offered this awards program.
About the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) Cincinnati
The
Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) is a global, peer-to-peer network of 13,000+
influential business owners with 188 chapters in 58 countries. Founded in 1987,
EO is the catalyst that enables leading entrepreneurs to learn and grow,
leading to greater success in business and beyond.
For more information about the Entrepreneurs’ Organization, visit www.eocincinnati.org.
