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The Stock Market Challenge returned to Omaha with two goals in mind: provide educational tools for Club members and needed operating dollars through charitable gifts and partnerships. Both were in abundance on November 12th  at the Scoular Ballroom, as Club members and corporate partners each had a chance to participate in this one- of-a-kind event.

In the afternoon, nearly 100 Boys & Girls Clubs members competed in the stock market simulation, using knowledge they gathered from training workshops in the weeks leading up to the event. Team “ROCK URSTOCKSOFF,” a four member team comprised of Westside Club members, won the Challenge, each taking home a $1000 scholarship to UNO.

The evening’s event brought great excitement as well, as over 200 participants and observers came together to try their hand at success. In the end, “The Energizers,” from Tenaska, took first prize for the second year in a row with the largest portfolio at the closing bell. Ryan Schroer, Brad Heisey, Jay Frisbie and Chris Leitner made up the winning team.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands would like to thank all participants and event partners for making Stock Market Challenge possible.

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After a highly successful first event in 2008, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands has decided to bring the Stock market Challenge back in 2009. Scheduled for November 12th, 2009 at the Scoular Building at 2027 Dodge Street, the 2009 Stock Market Challenge will feature all of the fun and excitement of last year, with a few added twists to make things even more interesting.

To learn how you can take the Challenge, please visit the 2009 Stock Market Challenge page at http://www.bgcomaha.org/the-2009-stock-market-challenge/.

Title: 2009 Stock Market Challenge™
Description: The Stock Market Challenge™ is an electric ride through the ticker tape of the stock-exchange floor! It is the most high-tech and chaotic event offered to non-profits, and is the only fundraiser that doubles as an educator for students, who will gain more insight and understanding regarding the fluctuations of the Market by participating.
Date: 11-12-2009
Place: Scoular Building – 2027 Dodge Street (Map)

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