Justin Burgos, a student of Polytech's automotive services program, was recognized for his business, "JBurgos Lawn Care." At age 13, Burgos applied for his first landscaping position and two years later, he ventured out on his own and opened his own business.
Two Polytech students were honored with the 'Amazing Kids in Business' Award at the recent Hunterdon County Annual Business Awards Ceremony. Elizabeth Nugent, a student of the baking and pastry program, was honored for 'The Baking Biz,' and Justin Burgos, a student of Polytech's automotive services program, was recognized for his business, 'JBurgos Lawn Care.' (courtesy photo)
Two Polytech students were honored with the "Amazing Kids in Business" Award at the recent Hunterdon County Annual Business Awards Ceremony.
Elizabeth Nugent, a student of the baking and pastry program, was honored for "The Baking Biz," a business she opened at age 15 and operates out of her home. "The Baking Biz" receives, produces, and distributes pastry and dessert orders for customers throughout Hunterdon County and beyond. The success of her business has allowed Nugent to reinvest her profits, which helps her work toward her goal of continuing her education at a post-secondary culinary institution.
Justin Burgos, a student of Polytech's automotive services program, was recognized for his business, "JBurgos Lawn Care." At age 13, Burgos applied for his first landscaping position and two years later, he ventured out on his own and opened his own business. He now finds himself with a business that has grown from servicing friends and family to commercial contracts with promising future growth with year-round property maintenance.
Burgos' long-term goals include serving in the New Jersey National Guard after high school and expanding his business in the county and beyond by hiring employees with a specific focus on meeting the employment needs of local veterans.
The ceremony is designed to honor individuals and businesses throughout Hunterdon County for achievements in entrepreneurship, community leadership, and other areas of service. The "Amazing Kids in Business" Award is given in recognition of kids in the community looking to see their ventures grow throughout Hunterdon.
The Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce--of which Hunterdon County Vocational School District is a proud partner--is a proactive partnership of businesses whose mission is to support the success of member organizations by promoting a favorable business climate and by providing leadership, business and professional development and promoting, coordinating and facilitating the Leadership Hunterdon initiative in the county.
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