North Central Nebraska Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Showcases Young Entrepreneurs

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Vision Media – 1st Place
Krysl Custom Knives – Wade Krysl 2nd Place
Heart of Schuyler – 3rd Place
Molding Mud – 4th Place Jenna Schneider
Cookies by Gabbi – 5th Place – Gabbi Pichardo
People Choice Winner – Krysl Custom Knives – Wade Krysl
The North Central Nebraska Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge was held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the O’Neill Community Center, hosted by Holt County Economic Development.
This event showcased creativity, innovation, and hard work from youth across Holt County and beyond.
A big thank you to the partners, supporters, teachers, and judges who helped make this event possible. A special thank you to the Atkinson Community Foundation Fund, Nebraska Community Foundation, and Northeast Community College for your generous support of our event!
Award Placements:
1st Place – Visión Media
2nd Place – Krysl Custom Knives
3rd Place – Heart of Schuyler
4th Place – Molding Mud
5th Place – Cookies by Gabbi
People’s Choice – Krysl Custom Knives
Northeast Community College $500 tuition waiver – Krsyl Custom Knives