A Night to Remember: The 2024 Rising Stars Reception
What a beautiful evening! On October 16th, the gracious Celie and Pike Howard opened their home to host Junior Achievement’s annual Rising Stars Reception, honoring the 2024 class of remarkable young entrepreneurs. It was a spectacular night dedicated to recognizing the vision, innovation, and leadership of this year’s Rising Stars: Jarrett Cohen, Meghan Donelon, Lauren Gibbs, Dr. Neil Jolly, and Ralph Mahana.
These talented individuals, all under 40, have demonstrated not only entrepreneurial excellence but also a commitment to ethical and moral business practices. Their contributions to their industries and communities are shaping the future of entrepreneurship in the region.
The Rising Stars Reception provided an intimate setting for this year’s City Stars Soirée committee, JA board members, and guests to celebrate these bright young professionals and their remarkable achievements. Among the attendees were JA board members Mason Couvillon, Kevin Ericksen, Suzi Swoop O’Brien, Brandon Smith, Neel Sus, Laurie Young, and Sara Waldvogel, whose presence underscored the importance of fostering the next generation of business leaders.
This reception is just the beginning of the celebration. We are eagerly looking forward to the 19th Annual JA City Stars Soirée, generously presented by Susco Solutions, which will take place on Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 7:00 - 10:00 PM at Il Mercato. This grand gala will honor the 2024 Rising Stars with a night of live music, a silent auction, and a celebration of entrepreneurship and innovation.
We extend our deepest gratitude to Celie and Pike Howard for their hospitality and to everyone who made the evening possible. We also thank our phenomenal Co-Chairs, Karen and Perry Eastman, and Bridget and Karl Senner, along with an exceptional event committee, including Pepper Baumer, Sara Brennan, Pike Howard, Chase Mullin, Brett Perrier, Brandon Smith, Neel Sus, and Townsend Underhill.
This year's reception was a testament to the entrepreneurial spirit thriving in our community, and we look forward to continuing the celebration at the upcoming City Stars Soirée. Be sure to mark your calendars and purchase your tickets for what promises to be an unforgettable evening!
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