Queensbury High School students and teachers attended the annual Warren County Economic Development Corporation luncheon held at the Carriage House at Fort William Henry on Monday, Oct. 27.
QHS seniors Oliver Pratt and Carter Stanclift were able to network with members of the business community and hear from a variety of CEOs. Tickets were donated by area businesses to increase involvement from the youth. Queensbury High School teachers Sarah Hogan-Gauci and Kelly Close also attended.
At the event, students heard from Greg Tehven, CEO and co-founder of Emerging Prairie (Fargo, ND), a national leader in community and economic revitalization. Tehven emphasized the importance of encouraging entrepreneurship and supporting individuals with innovative ideas. He stressed the importance of incorporating the youth and financially supporting the arts to make the community feel more inclusive.
Both Oliver and Carter spoke individually with Tehven after the event. They also heard from Hudson Headwaters’ Pam Fisher as well as EDC President Jim Siplon.
“This event was inspiring and informative and really showcased the momentum of Warren County and the Adirondack region,” Close said.
Queensbury High School was one of five Warren County schools in attendance along with Bolton, Lake George, Glens Falls and Warrensburg.