Next Generation Entrepreneurs Will Pitch
Business Concepts at PGA TOUR Tournaments for the Opportunity to
Earn a $75,000 Donation from FedEx
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and Junior Achievement (JA) Worldwide
announced today that the FedEx Junior Business Challenge is
returning for the third consecutive year. Established by FedEx and
JA Worldwide in 2017, the program provides next generation
entrepreneurs with a unique platform to pitch original business
ideas to a panel of high-profile judges and the chance to earn a
$75,000 donation from FedEx.
“Our collaboration with the PGA TOUR and JA Worldwide provides
us with a great opportunity to use golf as a platform to support
the next generation of entrepreneurs through the FedEx Junior
Business Challenge,” said Patrick Fitzgerald, senior vice
president, Integrated Marketing and Communications, FedEx. “Year
after year, JA students have shared innovative and forward-thinking
business concepts, and we can’t wait to see what’s in store this
time around.”
At each FedEx Junior Business Challenge qualifying event,
JA students ranging from 15 to 18 years old will pitch their
original business concepts to a panel of judges consisting of PGA
TOUR players, celebrities, FedEx Small Business Grant Winners and
business leaders. One JA student company from each qualifying event
will be selected by the judges to advance to the final FedEx
Junior Business Challenge event at the TOUR Championship at
East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, where the 2019 FedExCup Champion
will be determined. There, the three JA student company finalists
will make one final pitch for a chance to receive a $75,000
donation to their local JA chapter from FedEx.
The first qualifying event of the year will be held at the
Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas on Wednesday,
May 22 and will feature Dallas football legend DeMarcus Ware
and three-time PGA TOUR winner and Texas native Ryan Palmer
among the judging panel.
Celebrities participating previously as panel judges include
Andy Roddick (2003 U.S. Open (tennis) winner), Shannon
Miller (seven-time Olympic medal gymnast), Hines Ward
(two-time Super Bowl Champion), Denny Hamlin (2016 and 2019
Daytona 500 winner and driver of the #11 FedEx Toyota), Billy
Horschel (2014 FedExCup champion) and Patrick Reed (2018
Masters Champion).
FedEx Junior Business Challenge Host Locations:
- Charles Schwab Challenge (Fort Worth,
Texas) – Wednesday, May 22
- Travelers Championship (Cromwell,
Conn.) – Tuesday, June 18
- 3M Open (Blaine, Minn.) – Tuesday, July
2
- TOUR Championship (Atlanta, Ga.) –
Wednesday, August 21
Over the past two years, the FedEx Junior Business Challenge has
impacted hundreds of students across North America, donating more
than $200,000 to participating JA chapters. Since 1996, FedEx has
donated nearly $16 million to JA Worldwide in support of small
businesses and the entrepreneurs of tomorrow.
“For the past two years, the FedEx Junior Business Challenge has
provided JA students an experience to hone their presentation
skills and demonstrate the curiosity, collaboration and innovative
thinking that goes into the development of their company concepts,”
said Asheesh Advani, CEO, JA Worldwide. “We’re excited that the
program is back for a third season and continues to expand into new
markets across the country.”
FedEx has been an official sponsor of the PGA TOUR since 2002.
In 2007 the FedExCup—a season-long points competition—was
introduced, transforming the competitive landscape of the PGA TOUR.
The performance-based point structure culminates with the FedExCup
Playoffs, a three-tournament series that features a progressive cut
to determine the FedExCup Champion.
“We are truly proud of FedEx’s long-term commitment to support
local PGA TOUR tournament communities and empower the next
generation of entrepreneurs through this incredible program,” said
Brian Oliver, executive vice president of Corporate Partnerships
for the PGA TOUR. “The FedEx Junior Business Challenge is something
that has had a positive impact on both our tournaments and players,
and we are excited to see what innovative business ideas are
presented by the ambitious JA students this year.
Follow the FedEx Junior Business Challenge all season
long on Facebook and Twitter via @FedEx and join the social
conversation by using #FedExJuniorBiz on both platforms.
To learn more about the FedExCup, visit
PGATOUR.com/FedExCup.
About FedEx Corp.
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses
worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and
business services. With annual revenues of $69 billion, the company
offers integrated business solutions through operating companies
competing collectively and managed collaboratively, under the
respected FedEx brand. Consistently ranked among the world’s most
admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 450,000
team members to remain focused on safety, the highest ethical and
professional standards and the needs of their customers and
communities. To learn more about how FedEx connects people and
possibilities around the world, please visit about.fedex.com.
About JA Worldwide
As one of the world’s largest youth-serving NGOs, JA Worldwide
prepares young people for employment and entrepreneurship. For 100
years, JA has delivered hands on, experiential learning in work
readiness, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. We create
pathways for employability, job creation, and financial success.
Each year, our network of over 450,000 volunteers serves more than
11 million students in over 100 countries. For additional
information, visit jaworldwide.org.
About PGA TOUR
By showcasing golf’s greatest players, the PGA TOUR engages,
inspires and positively impacts our fans, partners and communities
worldwide. The PGA TOUR co-sanctions more than 130 tournaments on
the PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions, Web.com Tour, PGA TOUR
Latinoamérica, Mackenzie Tour-PGA TOUR Canada and PGA TOUR
Series-China. Members on the PGA TOUR represent the world’s best
players, hailing from 27 countries (90 members are from outside the
United States). Worldwide, PGA TOUR tournaments are broadcast to
226 countries and territories in 23 languages. Virtually all
tournaments are organized as non-profit organizations to maximize
charitable giving. In 2018, tournaments across all Tours generated
a record $190 million for local and national charitable
organizations, bringing the all-time total to $2.84 billion. The
PGA TOUR’s web site is PGATOUR.COM, the No. 1 site in golf, and the
organization is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
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