Startup Challenge Winners

Winners of the SpringBoard Startup Challenge were recognized by the Centre County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 22. Pictured, from left, are first-place winner Mary Elizabeth McCulloch from Able Racers; second-place winner Dan McKenna from Hoops Stars; and Nancy McCulloch of Able Racers. Dana M. Ray Consulting, which tied with Hoops Stars for the second-place prize, was not present at the meeting. The challenge was open to businesses that were less than 3-years-old, as well as to aspiring entrepreneurs who might not have started their business yet. AbleRacers received $3,000 to execute its marketing plan and a 6-month SpringBoard full-desk membership. The two second-place winners received $2,000 to execute their marketing plan and a six-month SpringBoard co-working membership.