Edwards to host high school business case competition

SASKATOON - Media are invited to watch 81 students from across Western Canada compete to win the title of business high school of the year. The University of Saskatchewan's (U of S) Edwards School of Business will host the 5th Annual Saskatchewan Business Teachers' Association (SBTA) Case Competition and Teacher's Conference May 5th and 6th in Saskatoon.

Students will also hear from Jane Rooney, an acknowledged leader in financial literacy. Rooney will also deliver a keynote presentation to SBTA members.

Friday, May 6, 4:20 pm

Main Foyer - Edwards School of Business

25 Campus Drive

University of Saskatchewan

Saskatoon, SK

Rooney and her financial literacy team earned the Public Service Award of Excellence for their innovative approach to engaging students with the development of The City, a financial life skills resource that teaches money management through an interactive online program. Rooney is available for telephone interviews on Friday, May 6.

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For more information, contact:

 

Natasha Katchuk

Communications Officer

Edwards School of Business

University of Saskatchewan

306-966-2811

Katchuk@edwards.usask.ca

 

Natasha Nystrom

Media Relations Officer

Financial Consumer Agency of Canada

Government of Canada

613-941-4168

Natasha.Nystrom@fcac-acfc.gc.ca