![Kelly Anderson]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769794017/ccsk12inus/ads0m4sedmjj9gzxj93t/KellyAnderson1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769794017/ccsk12inus/ads0m4sedmjj9gzxj93t/KellyAnderson1.png","width":375}])
185 Promotions & Apparel
Owner & Director of Possibilities
Building The Next Generation of Business Leaders
The CEF Business Challenge, presented by State Bank, is an elevated, hands-on learning experience designed to spark innovation and entrepreneurial thinking. Reimagined from the Start Me Up Cup, the program gives Carmel High School business students the opportunity to apply classroom learning in a competititve, real-world setting.
With support from CHS business teachers and mentorship from six Carmel-based business professionals, students create, refine, and pitch their business ideas.
Details:
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Date: Friday, May 15 2026
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Location: Carmel High School
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Time: 10:00am - 12:30pm
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First, Second, and Third Place Winners Chosen
Did You Know?
400 students are enrolled in the Principles of Business Management classes
4 dedicated teachers guide the program
6 local businesses actively involved
$3,000 awarded to support student success
Meet The 2026 Judges
![Nick Bontreger]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770122647/ccsk12inus/ctzug5aelrqmou5xr6c7/NickBontreger.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770122647/ccsk12inus/ctzug5aelrqmou5xr6c7/NickBontreger.png","width":375}])
State Bank
Senior Vice President of Retail Administration
![David Glenn]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769794620/ccsk12inus/aidsihurw5jqyr8dj2wm/DavidGlenn_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769794620/ccsk12inus/aidsihurw5jqyr8dj2wm/DavidGlenn_1.png","width":375}])
CoasterStone | Buttons Galore | Mr Button
President
![David Glenn]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769709079/ccsk12inus/pe8res7c1axwybceze6l/ShaunGoodyear.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769709079/ccsk12inus/pe8res7c1axwybceze6l/ShaunGoodyear.png","width":375}])
Indy Facets Private Jeweler
Founder & Owner
![Jim May]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1750350589/ccsk12inus/mk3agxupkluw9atsabys/JimMay.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1750350589/ccsk12inus/mk3agxupkluw9atsabys/JimMay.png","width":375}])
B2B Marketing Consultant
![Melissa Wonser]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769794754/ccsk12inus/zswmgzwgvvxjfbijxhdm/MelissaWonser.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769794754/ccsk12inus/zswmgzwgvvxjfbijxhdm/MelissaWonser.png","width":375}])
Lucas Oil
Vice President of Marketing
Pictured - Left to right: Jim May (B2B), Kelly Anderson (185 Promotions & Apparel), Molly Wright (CHS), Bob Loy (CHS), Melissa Wonser (Lucas Oil), Nick Bontreger (State Bank) Not pictured: David Glenn (CoasterStone & Buttons Galore) and Shaun Goodyear (Indy Facets Private Jeweler)