Three local students win young entrepreneur awards

Three local students have received scholarships from the National Federation of Independent Business Young Entrepreneur Foundation.

The program awards scholarships toward tuition to universities, colleges, community colleges and vocational training programs to reward and encourage entrepreneruial talents among high school students.

More than 8,000 students applied this year; 400 scholarships were awarded. Students had to write an essay describing their entrepreneurial endeavors and future goals. Academic performance also was considered.

Rampart High School senior Davis Vantilburg, Coronado High School senior Steven Woolridge and Pine Creek High School senior Andrew Yoder all won scholarships.

Moving up the list

Colorado Springs-based Miracle Method Surface Restoration is No. 188 in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500 list, published in its January issue. Miracle Method, the nation’s leading bathtub, tile and countertop restoration franchisor, jumped from the 297th spot in last year’s Franchise 500 rankings.

The Children's Playroom opens

The Children’s Playroom, a drop-in child-care facility, has opened at 8776 N. Union Blvd., in the Union Town Center. Parents can pay by the hour or buy hours in bulk at a discounted rate. The Children’s Playroom is owned and operated by two former teachers from The Classical Academy.