Belmont College & Steubenville High School to Host CCP Entrepreneurship Pitch

Community invited to support student innovation and entrepreneurship.

(St. Clairsville, OH – May 12, 2026) – Belmont College, in partnership with Steubenville High School, will host the College Credit Plus Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition on May 21, 2026, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., showcasing the creativity and ambition of local CCP students. The competition will take place at Steubenville High School.

The event will feature student participants presenting original business ideas, products, and services to a panel of judges. Throughout the competition, students will demonstrate their entrepreneurial skills, receive feedback from industry professionals, and compete for funding to bring their concepts to life.

Thanks to grant support from the NACCE Everyday Entrepreneurship Program and the Community Foundation of the Ohio Valley, up to $10,000 in cash awards will be distributed among the top student pitches.

“This competition is an exciting way to highlight the talent and potential of our CCP students,” said Dr. Carrie White, Belmont College Vice President of Academic Affairs. “We are proud to provide a place where students can share their ideas, gain valuable experience, and take the first steps toward launching their own ventures.”

She continued, “The CCP Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition reflects Belmont College’s commitment to fostering innovation, workforce development, and real-world learning experiences for students.”

Community members, local leaders, educators, and business professionals are encouraged to attend and witness firsthand the innovation emerging from these local students. The event provides a unique opportunity to support young entrepreneurs while strengthening connections between education and the local business community.

According to Jackie Reeves, Director of Gifted Education at Steubenville High School, “Competitions like this CCP challenge encourages students to think beyond the classroom, refine real-world business models, and apply what they’ve learned in meaningful ways. It’s where education meets execution, and where ideas begin to take shape as viable ventures.”

For more information, visit belmontcollege.edu or contact Dr. Carrie White at cwhite@belmontcollege.edu.

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