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June 2008

Bullying and violence in schools has become a serious problem, and School Tipline, an online business where students and parents can anonymously report bullying, drugs, and harassment, is one of the many solutions to this problem. These reports, which are sent to school administrators and police officials to help remedy any issues that may exist.

This business, started and currently run by business management student, Justin Bergener, recently won first place in the e-business category of the Business Plan Competition (BPC), sponsored by the Rollins Center for eBusiness. Bergener walked away from the competition with a $5,000 cash prize and recognition as the best proposed e-business venture.

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After taking first place in the Northwest Venture Championship in March, Justin Bergener and his team for School Tipline took their business plan to the highest level of competition play.

The Global Moot Corp Competition, often called “The Superbowl of World Business Plan Competition,” took place at The University of Texas at Austin 30 April 30 through 3 May . Here, thirty seven teams from top MBA programs around the world presented their plans to competition judges and potential investors.

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