Entrepreneurship and Business Program Coming to BMHS in January 2026!

An After-School Enrichment Program Open to All Grade Levels

Bishop Montgomery is proud to partner with Project ECHO (Entrepreneurial Concepts Hands On!) to introduce an inspiring, real-world entrepreneurship experience to our students! Open to all students interested in business and entrepreneurship, this academic program gives you the chance to step into the role of a business founder or C-suite executive and learn what it takes to develop a real business idea. You’ll work in teams to spot community-based problems worth solving, brainstorm creative solutions, design products or services, and build a full business plan and presentation pitch. Along the way, you’ll develop the skills that colleges and employers love: leadership, teamwork, communication, financial literacy, critical thinking, and the confidence to present your ideas to others.

This is an academic, project-based program that culminates in Project ECHO’s National Teen Entrepreneurs’ Business Plan Competition, where BMHS teams will pitch their start-up concepts to business leaders and compete for cash start-up funds (college scholarships!). Students will not launch their businesses during this program, though resources will be provided for anyone interested in pursuing their idea beyond the classroom.

The Project ECHO Entrepreneurship Club will be offered during 7th period, from February through May, with an exact schedule to be determined.

Interested? Please complete the questionnaire and plan to join the informational Zoom. Completing the questionnaire simply indicates your interest; it does not enroll you in the program, and the registration process will be explained during the informational Zoom. Zoom invitations and links will be sent to the emails provided in the questionnaire.

Student Interest Form

Program Summary:

Build your own start-up with peers. Work in small teams to brainstorm cool ideas, solve real problems, and create a business you’re actually excited about.
Learn by doing—not by taking notes. You’ll collaborate, debate, design, experiment, listen, lead, and create… all while discovering skills you never knew you had.
Program outcomes include leadership skills, public speaking and presentations, research, prototyping, finance, marketing, and business writing
Become the leader everyone wants on their team. You’ll level up in public speaking, teamwork, pitching, research, prototyping, marketing, finance, and real-world business writing.
Pitch like you’re on Shark Tank. The program ends with a high-energy capstone event where you will present your start-up to a panel of judges—and show off everything you’ve built.
Meet real entrepreneurs and industry leaders. Community judges, guest speakers, and mentors will help you sharpen your ideas while you get a taste of the real business world.

Top 10 Benefits to Students who Participate

Leadership, mentorship and friendship through entrepreneurship

Build a Real Start-Up Idea — Work with a team to create an actual business concept from scratch.
Gain Confidence in Public Speaking — Learn how to pitch like a pro and share your ideas with clarity and impact.
Develop Leadership Skills — Lead meetings, make decisions, and collaborate like a true innovator.
Identify your academic strengths and discover how they connect to potential college majors and future careers.
Strengthen Teamwork & Communication — Work closely with peers, practice active listening, and solve problems together.
Boost Creativity & Innovation — Learn how to brainstorm, design, and prototype unique solutions to real-world problems.
Learn Business Basics — Explore marketing, finance, research, branding, budgeting, and business writing in a hands-on way.
Network With Real Professionals — Receive feedback and mentorship from entrepreneurs, executives, and industry experts.
Stand Out for College & Careers — Gain real-world experience, impressive projects, and skills that help you shine on applications and resumes.
Have Fun Creating Something That’s Yours — Experience the excitement, pride, and energy of building something meaningful with a team.

Student Interest Form