Earlier this month, The College of Westchester proudly hosted the Women’s Enterprise Development Center (WEDC) Business Plan Competition. Graduates from New York’s Entrepreneurial Assistance Centers were invited to submit their business plans and compete for three cash prizes designed to help accelerate their ventures. Finalists presented their ideas before a panel of business leaders and representatives from key regional organizations, gaining invaluable exposure and networking opportunities.
In addition to the main competition, WEDC extended a special opportunity to CW graduates and current students: the chance to earn a scholarship to WEDC’s Entrepreneurship Growth Lab (EGL) Course, which provides individualized support to emerging entrepreneurs.
CW Graduate Shevonna Ferguson Wins Entrepreneurship Growth Lab Award
We congratulate CW alumna Shevonna Ferguson on earning the Entrepreneurship Growth Lab Course award to support the growth of her business, Island Soul Herbal Tea; @islandsoulherbaltea. The EGL experience includes personalized one-on-one advising sessions designed to help entrepreneurs refine their business strategies, strengthen operations, and scale their ventures.
Shevonna shared her gratitude and excitement:
“This award means the world to me because it represents every late night, every small step, and every moment I believed in my vision. Island Soul Herbal Tea began as a dream to share health, comfort, and culture through something simple sip of tea—and though it’s still new, it’s slowly growing into something much bigger. I’m grateful to the CW community for believing in me and supporting my journey as both a graduate and a new business owner.”