Our Mission

To create a climate of opportunity that encourages local college students and recent graduates to apply their education and talents in new business ventures in Humboldt County.

What We Do

Economic Fuel: The Humboldt County Student Business Challenge is a business plan competition for students from College of the Redwoods, Humboldt State University, and recent college graduates who reside in Humboldt County.

We provide resources and support to inspire Humboldt County’s student entrepreneurs to make their business dreams a reality.

We support our student entrepreneurs by providing seed capital, offering business workshops and forums, and creating the opportunity to develop relationships with business professionals through our advisor program.

The competition officially launches each Fall and culminates in the Spring with $117,000 in seed capital awarded to eight winning teams. In addition, Economic Fuel Winners receive the benefits of media exposure in the local community.

2006 Winners