ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Final Competition for the BIG Idea Competition, a statewide business idea competition for high schools students will be Wednesday, December 8th at the NSU Johnson Fine Arts Center.  In 2021, 238 applications involving nearly 300 students from 33 schools were received.  At the final competition, the top eight finalists will compete along with activities. Nearly $35,000 in cash and scholarships will be awarded.

The event will begin at 9am with presentations by the 8 finalists.

The awards to be presented at 2:15pm.

The event is sponsored by the Aberdeen Small Business Development Corporation.