Every year, National Entrepreneurship Week is the perfect opportunity for Haywood Community College to highlight the many programs it offers in business and entrepreneurship, but this year, the college is trying to get younger generations involved.

During the week of Feb. 16 through 23, the college will offer a variety of events with one geared toward encouraging students of all ages to think about entrepreneurship in a different way.

The "I Have a Great Idea Student Entrepreneurship Contest" is open to all county school-aged children and students at HCC. The contest, which offers prizes of $100 for first place, $50 for second and $25 for third, is an innovation contest. Students are asked to submit a great idea for a new business concept or invention. Submissions will be in the form of a ...