Thank you for competing in the 3rd Annual Y.E.S. for Arkansas business plan competition. You have already taken the first step to becoming a young Arkansas entrepreneur. By participating in this competition, we hope that you have a better understanding of how to start a business, of the importance of teamwork, and of much more.

This past year, 1145 of Arkansas's 5th to 8th graders participated in Y.E.S. for Arkansas. Below, you will find the 25 teams that will made it to the first round of the competition and the winners of the 2007-08 Y.E.S. for Arkansas business plan competition.

2007-08 Y.E.S. for Arkansas Finalists

• All Star Accessories. Washington Middle School (El Dorado, AR).
  Team Members: Alex, Allison, Ashley, Ryan. Teacher Advisor: Beth Sullivan.
  
  
• Aqua. Gravette Upper Elementary (Gravette, AR).
  Team Members: Jay Donham, Ella Duke, Megan McAfee, Emily Miller. Teacher Advisor: Rachel Gibson.
  
  
• B.F.F. Bags. Lakeside Middle School (Hot Springs, AR).
  Team Members: Nikki Dunn, Elizabeth Dye, Sarah Munro. Teacher Advisor: Lisa Todd.
  
  
• B.P.O.'s. Bradford Middle School (Bradford, AR).
  Team Members: Riley Martin, Tori Moore, Johnathon Miller. Teacher Advisor: Richie Kohl .
  
  Bird's Bed and Breakfast Co. Albright Elementary (Newport, AR).
  Team Members: Jacob Duval, Garrett Lassiter, Tristan Sweatt. Teacher Advisor: Bobbette Ray.
  
  
• C & M Locker Boutique. Washington Middle School (El Dorado, AR).
  Team Members: Claire, Morgan. Teacher Advisor: Beth Sullivan.
  
  
• Extend -A- Belts. Bald Knob Middle School (Bald Knob, AR).
  Team Members: Courtney Collins, Hannah Cloyes, Samantha Fowler, Laura McIntire. Teacher Advisor: Debbie Roberts.
  
  
• Fitness 4 U. Greenbrier Schools (Greenbrier, AR).
  Team Members: Cassidy Desalvo, Michael Hall, Laney Lucas, Gavin Roberts. Teacher Advisor: Pamela Nacke.
  
  
• Friends 'n' Fringes. Washington Middle School (El Dorado, AR).
  Team Members: Brinkley Haney, Jordan Tolbert. Teacher Advisor: Beth Sullivan.
  
  
• Healthy Kids R Us. Cutter Morning Star School District (Cutter Morning Star, AR).
  Team Members: Heidi Hughes, Carly Liggett, Dillon Meredith, Jacob Moody, Kathleen Suit. Teacher Advisor: Deborah Guisti.
  
  
• Heartbeats. Christ the King (Little Rock, AR).
  Team Members: Mary Katherine Keller, Paul McKay, Griffin Marczuk. Teacher Advisor: Kathy House.
  
  
• Helping Smile. Greenland Schools (Greenland, AR).
  Team Members: Peter Barber, Tanya Lyon, Colton Oetting. Teacher Advisor: Gail Streett.
  
  
• In your Face. Albright Elementary (Newport, AR).
  Team Members: Evan Rohlfing, Brandon Tate. Teacher Advisor: Bobbette Ray.
  
  
• Multi Sword. Cato Elementary (North Little Rock, AR).
  Team Members: Billie Fisher, Timothy McCount, Phillip Maestas, Zach Maier. Teacher Advisor: Kathy Peters.
  
  
• OOH La La Fashion. Cato Elementary School (North Little Rock, AR).
  Team Members: Rebecca Lush, Jennifer Markum, Amber Watson, April Watts, Caitlin Way. Teacher Advisor: Kathy Peters.
  
  
• Paper Magic Inc. Baker Elementary School (Little Rock, AR).
  Team Members: Enoch Park, Zen Tang. Teacher Advisor: Marsha Masters.
  
  
• Pyro Guys, Inc. Union Academy (El Dorado, AR).
  Team Members: Kenneth Holan, Austin Posey, Dustin Scott, Elijah Tidball. Teacher Advisor: Sandra Maguire.
  
  
• Sanctuary Sitters. Beebe Middle School (Beebe, AR).
  Team Members: Sarah Maxam, Scarlet Peterson. Teacher Advisor: Karla Tarkington.
  
  
• Simto. Dunbar Magnet Middle School (Little Rock, AR).
  Team Members: Kassidy Boyle, Peyton Phelps. Teacher Advisor: Christine Deitz.
  
  
• SLIDE~N~GO. Albright Elementary (Newport, AR).
  Team Members: Shelby Banks, Morgan Menley, Kaitlyn Weatherford. Teacher Advisor: Bobbette Ray.
  
  
• Snacks on Tracks. Beebe Middle School (Beebe, AR).
  Team Members: Hannah Allsbrooks, Colton Dillon, Haley Tarkington. Teacher Advisor: Debbie Dailey.
  
  
• Stylin' Sistas. Washington Middle School (El Dorado, AR).
  Team Members: Nea Henry, Olivia McElroy, Emmonte White. Teacher Advisor: Beth Sullivan.
  
  
• Sweet Salts. Randall G. Lynch Middle School (Farmington, AR).
  Team Members: Raquel Chavez, Payton Journagon, Kati Scheyder, Danielle Winkle, Erica Witt. Teacher Advisor: Teresa Ellis.
  
  
• The Sofa Seatbelt. Lakeside Middle School (Hot Springs, AR).
  Team Members: Marissa Bearess, Hazel Quinones, Bailey Tauth, Claire Trieschmann. Teacher Advisor: Lisa Todd.
  
  
• Waisted. Randall G. Lynch Middle School (Farmington, AR).
  Team Members: Uniqia England, Megan Grumieaux, Pua Lee, Gabby Mellott, Beau Uher. Teacher Advisor: Teresa Ellis.
  

Regardless of whether or not you are a finalist or a winner, we hope that your entrepreneurial endeavors will not stop here. This competition should only be your first step in becoming a young entrepreneur. From here, we hope that you will continue to learn and grow. Thank you for participating in Y.E.S. for Arkansas.