The Idaho State University International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition (ICBSC) team dominated the field at this year's competition, taking home three trophies, including runner-up for Best Overall Performance, Best Presentation, and Best Document.
This brings Idaho State's ICBSC trophy total to 19 in nine years of competition.
“The team was incredibly smart and well-coordinated,” said Dr. Alex Bollinger, ICBSC advisor and Idaho Central Credit Union (ICCU) Endowed Professor of Management. “This year's and last year's results show that our students can consistently compete with anyone in the country and around the world.”
ICBSC challenges top students from around the world to complete 12 quarters (3 years) of accelerated business decision-making simulations over a semester, in addition to submitting a formal business plan and annual report. It's a tough contest that requires you to complete. Students then travel to Anaheim, California, where they compete against other students in an intense 72-hour competition, followed by a formal presentation to executive-level judges from companies across the Western United States.
“Competing at ICBSC was the biggest highlight of my college experience, and I am very grateful to be able to represent Idaho State University and the College of Business,” said the Master of Accountancy (MAcc). student Lexi Thurgood said. Chief operations officer of the team. “This competition is the closest students will get to understanding what it takes to run a business without actually taking any risks. , it was exciting to see them work out in such a positive way.”
“My team and I would like to thank the faculty and staff in the College of Business for their advice and continued encouragement throughout this process,” Bollinger said. “I would also like to extend a special thank you to Brenda Worrell and the entire ICCU leadership team for their dedication to this program. Without their generous support, we would not be able to provide our students with this wonderful learning opportunity. It was impossible to provide that opportunity.”
Members of this year's team include Master of Business Administration (MBA) student Josh Rooker (Chief Executive Officer), MAcc student Rob Burns (Chief Financial Officer), and MAcc student Lara McCabe (Chief Marketing Officer). ), which included MAcc student Lexi Thurgood (Chief Operations Officer). ) and her MAcc student Isabel Juarez (Chief Analytics Officer).
