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Safety Communication System for Schools Wins E-Business Plan Competition

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.

“It was really exciting to win this competition,” Bergener says. “We also had the opportunity to participate in many other competitions. We have worked hard and School Tipline has done great things for students already.”

Bergener’s business also won first place for at the Northwest Venture Championship in Boise, Idaho, and earned second place in the BYU Social Venture Competition.

The business has had much success since its inception in October, providing assistance to students in need. Schools pay a subscription for the service, and Bergener has plans to release new features that will make the business even more effective.

The other top three e-businesses in the competition were Qgia, Fishbowl Fund, and My Invitation Link. Qgia is a web application that transforms static video to an interactive video. Fishbowl Fund is a service that allows stock investors to manage a mock portfolio where they buy and sell with virtual money and allows them to view others portfolios. My Invitation Link is an online digital wedding invitation service that would be sold through retail outlets.

“I was impressed by the quality of the business plans we received,” says Sandino Roman, student leader over the e-business competition. “Students participating were enthusiastic and had bright business ideas. Their presentations were superb.”

For more information about School Tipline, visit www.schooltipline.com.