MessageCoach Public Relations Sponsors Generation E Institute and Student Business Showcase Event

BATTLE CREEK, MI, April 16, 2011 (Press-News.org) MessageCoach Public Relations -- an agency specializing in communications for technology innovators, emerging organizations, entrepreneurs and economic developers - announced today that it is the publicity sponsor for Generation E Institute's Sixth Annual Student Business Showcase in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Generation E Institute (GenEI) is a non-profit organization that develops a unique and innovative curriculum for young individuals who plan and build their own businesses.

"We are in business to support the entrepreneurial spirit, and that starts at a very young age. We encourage young adults to achieve their dreams through entrepreneurship. Sponsoring the Student Showcase is an opportunity for us to give back to the community," said Julie Metea, founder of MessageCoach Public Relations.

The Sixth Annual Student Business Showcase takes place on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kellogg Arena in downtown Battle Creek, Michigan.
The showcase is open to the public, and all young and aspiring entrepreneurs are encouraged to attend. During the Showcase, young entrepreneurs will display and sell their products and services to the public and make presentations to judges.

At the conclusion of the Showcase, the judges will select award winners in various categories, with a total of $5,000 in cash and prizes.

For more details about the Generation E Student Business Showcase visit: http://www.genei.org/Information/information.html

About MessageCoach Public Relations:
MessageCoach Public Relations specializes in interactive and interpersonal communications for emerging organizations, such as technology innovators, economic development groups, entrepreneurs, small businesses and middle market companies. Based in both Detroit and Battle Creek, the company is strategically located to assist national clients, especially along the corridors connecting Detroit, Ann Arbor, Kalamazoo and Chicago. MessageCoach offers strategic planning, media relations, editorial services, social media campaigns and search engine optimization.

About Generation E Institute:
The Generation E Institute (GenEI) is a non-profit organization that has developed unique and innovative curricula to create an entrepreneurial mindset in individuals, so they can compete in an ever-changing economy. GenEI's curricula are project based and student driven. They support educational standards and provide relationship building, idea generation, and all aspects of business development. Students learn to develop business and financial plans based on their business idea and are assisted in implementing those business ventures. GenEI works with communities to determine sites for youth entrepreneurship programs. Schools, community programs, 4-H, libraries, home schools and other organizations are included in the entrepreneurship education. For more information, visit the GenEI website.