Congratulations to AAHS senior Rylie Whitaker, who walked away from the Blair County Chamber of Commerce’s YEA! Investor Panel Presentation 2021 with first place for her business, Revival by Rylie! Special congratulations also goes out to Anna Batrus, whose business, Anna B Fit, also placed in the competition.

The Young Entrepreneur's Academy is sponsored through the Blair County Chamber of Commerce for students between the ages of 11-18 who are interested in starting their own business. The classes meet weekly for 25 weeks at Penn State Altoona's Sheetz Entrepreneurial Center. Students are introduced to local entrepreneurs and business leaders and are exposed to what is needed to develop and operate their own business.

Anyone interested in learning more about the program can contact The Chamber at 943-8151.