2026 JA Business Plan Challenge

Across the Greater Birmingham Area

When: Thursday, April 16, 2026

Where: Alabama Power

Time: 9:00 AM CT

The JA Business Plan Challenge is an opportunity that allows young people to demonstrate their understanding of business fundamentals, the importance of creative marketing to a target audience, and the power of persuading potential investors during a live pitch.

Over the course of the JA Be Entrepreneurial in-class program, students participate in mini-workshops, led by mentors from the business community, and work to develop solutions/businesses that they will ultimately pitch to a panel of local entrepreneurs.

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2026 Supporting Documents

• BPC 1-pager
• BPC Preliminary Student Instructions - 2026

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