The Fallon Challenge
Compete to be named the 6th annual Rodney J. Fallon Scholarship winner!
Competition
THE FALLON CHALLENGE
JMU Dukes! Here is your opportunity to share your business idea with a panel of entrepreneurial business leaders on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at the College of Business.
The Fallon Challenge is a Shark Tank-style competition that sets the stage for you to present your creative business idea to JMU students, faculty, and the Harrisonburg community.
The winner of The Fallon Challenge 2021 will be named the 6th annual Rodney J. Fallon Scholarship recipient; a $1,000 award that is presented to a JMU student(s) in good standing with a passion for life, entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity.
Tuesday,
November 9, 2021
6:00 - 8:00PM
College of Business
Learning Complex
Winners awarded on evening of event!
Abby Fallon, Austin Fallon, Edie Fallon and Meredythe Fallon
gather around winners, Ivan Jackson and Alyse Powell (middle).
About
RODNEY J. FALLON
Rod Fallon, the beloved father of three JMU College of Business students, had a passion for innovating and creating new and exciting business ideas.
He always had a beautiful smile on his face, an infectious sense of humor, a positive outlook for the day, and heartfelt, meaningful, well-considered advice that made us feel so special. He lived each day inspired by God and Jesus and excitedly embraced every minute he shared with his family. Rod believed in good, old-fashioned hard work and had a passion for creating new and exciting business ideas; he started several profitable businesses and always demonstrated integrity, loyalty, creativity and enthusiasm.
Rod loved the scripture from Matthew 25:40 in the Bible, "Truly I tell you, whatever you do for the least of these brothers, you do for me" and he honored this by purposefully bringing out the best in others, especially those whom sought a friend or guidance. He was a caring coach, teacher and mentor and made a positive difference in the lives of so many young people by kindling inspiration and fostering growth within them.
Rod loved everything about JMU! He regularly visited his children on campus, enjoyed walking the Quad, eating at Top Dog, and looking at the rocks and minerals in the Mineral Museum on campus. Rod's family is so proud to honor his beautiful spirit and legacy through the Rodney J. Fallon Scholarship and The Fallon Challenge!
Apply
Need to Know
Important Dates
Friday, October 29, 2021
Submit your presentation by midnight
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
The Fallon Challenge 2021
We Are Here to Help!
James Madison University
Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship
Suzanne Bergmeister; Executive Director
bergmesm@jmu.edu
502-396-3519
Katie Overfield-Zook; Assistant Director
overfikl@jmu.edu
Fariss Mousa; Chair of Entrepreneurship
mousafx@jmu.edu
Meredythe Fallon
meredythe@fallonenterprises.com
(571) 435 - 4102
HOW TO APPLY
Compete in teams of 1-4 JMU students
Open to all majors and all class years!
Come up with an exciting, new business idea and create a presentation to pitch your idea
Refer to the Competition Guidelines!
Submit your presentation deck at www.thefallonchallenge.com/apply
Finalists will be invited to pitch to a panel of entrepreneurial business leaders at our scholarship competition event!
The winner will be named the 6th annual Rodney J. Fallon Scholarship recipient! A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to each team member.
Scholarship Winners
2018 Winner Allert
2018 Winner Allert
2014 Winner Coral
2015 Winner Sargent Sudz
2016 Winner Precision Partners
2016 Winner Precision Partners
2019 Winner Harrisonburg Elite
2019 Winner Harrisonburg Elite
2019 Winner Harrisonburg Elite
Judges
Sponsors
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