We look forward to seeing you at our eighth annual competition event!
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COMPETITION
THE FALLON CHALLENGE 2023
WEDNESDAY,
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
AT 6PM - 8PM
JMU COLLEGE OF
BUSINESS COMPLEX;
HARTMAN HALL 2021
421 BLUESTONE DR.
HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA 22807
JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF CAMARADERIE, COMPETITION & FUN!
THE FALLON CHALLENGE IS A SHARK TANK-STYLE COMPETITION THAT SETS THE STAGE FOR JMU STUDENTS TO PITCH A NEW AND EXCITING BUSINESS IDEA TO A PANEL OF ENTREPRENEURS AND BUSINESS LEADERS TO BE NAMED OUR ANNUAL RODNEY J. FALLON SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT.
OUR SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION EVENT IS FULL OF CAMARADERIE, HEALTHY COMPETITION AND FUN AS FACULTY, STUDENTS, ALUMNI AND STAFF FROM ALL OVER CAMPUS, THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY AND THE COUNTRY CHEER ON OUR COMPETITORS.
THE WINNER OF THE FALLON CHALLENGE WILL BE NAMED OUR ANNUAL RODNEY J. FALLON SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT; A $1,000 AWARD THAT IS PRESENTED TO A JMU STUDENT(S) WITH AN ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT, STRONG WORK ETHIC AND UP FOR A CHALLENGE.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT OUR EIGHTH ANNUAL THE FALLON CHALLENGE 2023!
The Fallon Family
ABOUT
RODNEY J. FALLON, THE FATHER OF THREE JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF BUSINESS STUDENTS, HAD A PASSION FOR CREATING NEW AND EXCITING BUSINESS IDEAS. THE FALLON FAMILY ESTABLISHED THE RODNEY J. FALLON SCHOLARSHIP AND THE FALLON CHALLENGE AT JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY IN LOVING HONOR AND MEMORY OF THEIR BELOVED FATHER AND HUSBAND.
RODNEY ALWAYS HAD A BEAUTIFUL SMILE ON HIS FACE, AN INFECTIOUS SENSE OF HUMOR, AND A POSITIVE OUTLOOK FOR THE DAY. HE LIVED EACH DAY INSPIRED BY GOD AND EXCITEDLY EMBRACED EVERY MINUTE HE SHARED WITH HIS FAMILY. HE INSTILLED IN HIS CHILDREN STRONG FAITH IN GOD, FAMILY, LOVE, AND THE TRUTH.
RODNEY 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 WHO SOUGHT A FRIEND OR GUIDANCE.
RODNEY WAS A TEACHER, COACH AND MENTOR; HE BELIEVED IN GOOD, OLD-FASHIONED HARD WORK AND HE ALWAYS DEMONSTRATED INTEGRITY, LOYALTY AND CLASS. WE ARE SO PROUD TO HONOR OUR FATHER BY AWARDING THE RODNEY J. FALLON SCHOLARSHIP TO DESERVING STUDENTS AT JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY.
Apply by midnight on Sunday, October 29!
APPLY
THE FALLON CHALLENGE IS A SHARK TANK-STYLE COMPETITION THAT SETS THE STAGE FOR JMU STUDENTS TO PITCH A NEW AND EXCITING BUSINESS IDEA TO A PANEL OF ENTREPRENEURS AND BUSINESS LEADERS TO BE NAMED OUR ANNUAL RODNEY J. FALLON SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT.
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COME UP WITH A NEW AND EXCITING BUSINESS IDEA
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REFERENCE THE BUSINESS IDEA DECK TEMPLATE TO CREATE YOUR PRESENTATION
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SUBMIT YOUR BUSINESS IDEA SLIDE DECK TO APPLY BY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 AT MIDNIGHT
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FINALISTS ARE INVITED TO COMPETE AND PRESENT THEIR BUSINESS IDEA TO JMU LEADERSHIP, STUDENTS, ALUMNI AND A DISTINGUISHED PANEL OF HARRISONBURG, VA ENTREPRENEURS AND WASHINGTON, DC BASED BUSINESS LEADERS IN A 7-MINUTE PRESENTATION AND 3-MINUTE QUESTION AND ANSWER
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GAIN A NETWORK OF ENTREPRENEUR, BUSINESS LEADER, JMU ALUMNI AND FACULTY MEMBERS TO TURN YOUR BUSINESS IDEA INTO A REALITY
THE WINNER OF THE FALLON CHALLENGE WILL BE NAMED OUR ANNUAL RODNEY J. SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT; A $1,000 AWARD PRESENTED TO A JMU STUDENT(S) WITH AN ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT, STRONG WORK ETHIC, AND UP FOR A CHALLENGE.
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OPEN TO ALL MAJORS
AND GRADE LEVELS
COMPETE IN TEAMS OF
1 - 3 JMU STUDENTS
FINALISTS ARE INVITED TO COMPETE AT THE FALLON CHALLENGE 2023
OUR ANNUAL RODNEY J. FALLON SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT IS AWARDED ON THE EVENING OF THE EVENT
SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
2014 Winner Coral
2015 Winner Sargent Sudz
2016 Winner Precision Partners
2016 Winner Precision Partners
2018 Winner Allert
2018 Winner Allert
2019 Winner Harrisonburg Elite
2019 Winner Harrisonburg Elite
2019 Winner Harrisonburg Elite
2021 Winner EN Guitars
2022 Winner Lucky Luc
2022 Winner Lucky Luc
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS GCFE
THE JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY GILLIAM CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP MISSION IS TO ENGAGE, INSPIRE AND TRAIN THE ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERS OF TOMORROW THROUGH OUTSTANDING EDUCATION AND HANDS-ON, REAL WORLD LEARNING EXPERIENCES. THE CENTER IS A CATALYST AND FACILITATOR OF EXPERIENCES THAT PROMOTE ENTREPRENEURIAL OUTCOMES TO INSPIRE VENTURE CREATION AND SPREAD THE ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET. THE PROGRAMS OFFERED STRENGTHEN THE ENTREPRENEURIAL CULTURE ACROSS CAMPUS AND THE COMMUNITY BY ENGAGING IN EXPERT MENTORSHIP, EDUCATION AND GUIDANCE.
THE FALLON CHALLENGE IS OPEN TO STUDENTS IN ALL MAJOR FIELDS OF STUDY AND ALL GRADE LEVELS, THUS THE JMU COLLEGE OF BUSINESS CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP IS A VALUABLE ASSET IN ORDER TO FOCUS THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BUSINESS IDEA AND PREPARE A STANDOUT PITCH AND PRESENTATION. SCHEDULE A ONE-ON-ONE MEETING WITH OUR TEAM TO GAIN MENTORSHIP AND MATERIALS TO TURN YOUR BUSINESS IDEA INTO A HIGH-QUALITY SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION SUBMISSION.
Schedule a one-on-one meeting to discuss your business idea and slide deck submission for
The Fallon Challenge!
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