High School Business Plan Competition, To New Heights! is happening, November 12, 2025. This year’s theme, To New Heights!, asks teams to design a business plan inclusive of a marketing plan recommendation for a nonprofit business that makes a positive impact on the common good.
Participating High Schools
Badin
Seton
LaSalle
St. Xavier
Harrison
(6 teams from 5 local high schools)
Judging Panel
Andy Brunsman, MSJ ’10, Executive Director of Be Concerned
Sarah Johnson, Entrepreneur, Strategic Advisor Brandito
Adam Kunsman, MSJ Business Advisory Council, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones
D’on McCalley, MSJ BBA ’18, MBA ’19, Compensation Consultant, Ascension
Nune Sargsyan, Chief Development Officer, Santa Maria Community Services
Competition Awards
1st place winners receive $1000 MSJ Scholarships
along with a trophy to display at their school, medals, and $50.
2nd place winners receive medals.
All participants receive certificates.
MSJ School of Business & Communication Faculty
Jim Barge
MBA Visiting Assistant Professor, Management
Susan Cavanaugh
MBA Instructor
Lisa Crews
Ph.D. Chair, Undergraduate Business; Associate Professor
Charlene Kalenkoski
Ph.D. Dean of School of Business & Communication; Professor