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GCC Innovation Challenge
Three Student Entrepreneurs Will Win a Cash Prize of $2,500, $1,500 or $1,000!
At Credit Union West, we believe that the youth in our community is our future. That’s why we are so proud to be the main sponsor of the 2022 Glendale Community College Innovation Challenge. The challenge allows GCC students to pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges for one of three cash prizes to help them launch their businesses.
SPECIAL OFFER To all GCC Students
Receive a $150 cash bonus
when opening a new checking account1
Use promo code: GCC150
How to Attend the Innovation Challenge and Financial Workshop
To enter the pre-selection phase, GCC students may enroll in the Innovation Challenge Canvas course and submit a 5-minute pitch video by January 31st, at 5 p.m.
The GCC Innovation Challenge Workshop will take place on Friday, January 28th from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Kristen Carstensen from our Learning and Development department will present a Financial Success presentation at the Innovation Challenge Financial Workshop for GCC students to learn the basics of money management. Additional Credit Union West representatives will also attend the event to greet students, answer questions and hand out promotional items.
To attend in person, please join the Workshop at the GCC Student Union building, room 104.
To attend virtually, you may RSVP to receive the event meeting link and agenda.
The final competition will take place on Thursday, February 17th from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Ning Duong, Credit Union West's Chief Operations Officer, will be among the panel of judges for the final competition. The top three winners will be awarded cash prizes totaling $5,000 from Credit Union West and given the opportunity to apply for the 'Big Pitch' for another shot at $25,000!
This community event is open to the public, streaming virtually for you, your friends and family to attend online.
1 Promotional Offer: Meet Credit Union West’s membership eligibility requirements and deposit a minimum of $5 in membership savings. Offer is only valid for one new membership per person; offer is not valid for existing members. The new Heritage High-Yield or Loyalty Rewards checking account must be opened for at least 90 days, at least one direct deposit (ACH automatic credit transaction) must post and settle to your account, and at least 15 debit card point-of-sale or credit card purchase transactions (or a combination thereof) must post and settle to your account within 30 days of account opening for the $150 to be available. Account closure within the first 90 days forfeit initial $150 bonus. Offer subject to change or end at any time without notice. Offer expires March 31, 2022.
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