What is the Cat Cage?
Tier Program
Any CMHS, Bucktail High School and CMMS student is eligible to compete!
The Cat Cage is a Shark Tank-inspired student Entrepreneurship Competition.
Create a business idea and elevator speech, then compete to win cash prizes.
Compete as a group or individual.
Final award ceremony to be held at CMHS Auditorium on February 26, 2020. Parents, sponsors, district employees are invited to attend.
1. Dream Conference at Susquehanna University
2. Learn Zoom Conference
3. Pitch conference at PSU
4. Bloomsburg University Dog Pound Competition
CONTACT US
Please see Mrs. Mayes or Mr. Nardi for details
Mrs. Mayes:
Room: A156
Email: dmayes@kcsd.k12.pa.us
Mr. Nardi
Room: A158
Email: cnardi@kcsd.k12.pa.us
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2019-2020
Congratulations to this year's Cat Cage WINNERS!!!
The top ten businesses who took home money this year:
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$350 - Jessica Piergalinni for "Breathe Easy"
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$250 - Preston Evey for "Solar Tint"
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$200 - Elijah Persun and Chase Kimball for "Drive Ed Simulator"
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$125 - Grant Cole and Ashleigh Stringfellow for "Safety Call"
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$100 - Julie Harris and Ashley Lomax for "Wave Phonic"
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$75 - Zoe Resto and Kaylee Weaver for "Heat N Eat"
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$75 - Kara Stover for "Skin Kara"
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$50 - Myka Poorman and Tessa Cowfer from Bucktail HS for "Professional Gear"
- $50 - Cameron Sockman and Emma Intallura from Bucktail HS for "Robotics, Inc."
- $50 - Chris Lavalle and Andrew Haigh for "Invisible Sound"
Date: December 6, 2019
Last year's winners: Taryn Kimball & Jessica Piergallini - Sticky Stitch WINS 1st place from CMHS
Your Cat Cage idea will be put into a business summary. Will answer basic questions such as how will you market your idea, what target group will the idea impact, how will you make money.
Join us for a great day at LHU! Lunch will be provided on campus.
Competition was sponsored by Diversified Asset Planners, inc.
Central Mountain High/Middle School Cat Cage Competition
February 26, 2020
3 minute "pitch" presentation + question & answer period with judges.
Dress nice and bring a visual. Bring additional information if possible (financials, website, prototype)
Date: March 26, 2020
The top 4 teams of Cat Cage will be invited to this event. Upgrade your Cat Cage pitch, if necessary, for this highly competitive event. Be prepared for a timed 2 minute presentation + questions & answer period with judges.
Win up to $10,000 for the top 30 teams.
Lunch will be provided on campus.
Penn State University Entreprenuership Challenge at Innovation Park
Date: April 15, 2020
Compete to win cash prizes!
Lock Haven & Bald Eagle Nittany Valley
