High school lawn care company owner named 'Entrepreneur of the Year'
27 Feb, 2009 LM Direct!Two Wisconsin high school seniors have been named "Young Entrepreneurs of the Year" by the Department of Commerce and the Department of Public Instruction. Caleb Taplin of Ellsworth High School and Tanner Strunz from Brodhead High School will be recognized during National Entrepreneurship Week USA.
"I am delighted to announce the winners of this honor," said Commerce Secretary Richard J. Leinenkugel. "Caleb and Tanner are both great examples of Wisconsin's best and brightest young entrepreneurial spirit. Wisconsin's economic future depends on the discipline and desire that these young entrepreneurs possess."
"As Caleb and Tanner know, successful entrepreneurs use 21st century skills like self-direction, financial literacy, communication, and creativity," said State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster. "Congratulations to our 2009 Young Entrepreneurs for developing abilities that will continue to contribute to their own well-being and that of our society, for years to come."
Taplin is involved in the design of a line of clothing in operating Clarity Clothing. Strunz is the owner of Strunz Lawn Care, which provides lawn care, snow plowing and tree removal. They will each receive a recognition plaque signed by Governor Jim Doyle, as well as a free business counseling session through a Wisconsin Small Business Development Center near them, and an opportunity to receive business mentorship.
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