By : Sofia Masulah (Secretary of HMP Ekyar ISTAZ Gresik)
JurnalPost.com – The National Level Business Plan Competition held by the Al-Azhar Menganti Gresik Institute Sharia Economics Study Program Student Association is an important highlight in the student activity calendar. Starting from January until the prize handing ceremony to the winners on March 7 2024, this activity is part of a series of work programs of the Student Resources Department. The theme “The Potential of the Millennial Generation in Increasing Business Creativity in the Digital Economy Era” was chosen to explore the capabilities of the millennial generation in facing developments in technology and the digital economy.
Registration, which was open from January 30 to February 18 2024, received an extraordinary response from the enthusiastic millennial generation. After a strict selection, five finalists with the best business proposals were determined on February 23 2024, who came from various universities in Indonesia. The finalists are Aditya Bayu and Anggraini from UIN Sunan Gunung Jati Bandung, Ni Komang Devi and Ni Luh Dewi from Denpasar Open University, Abbas and Bagus Samsul from Telkom University Bandung, Mahdaviqia Dharmawan and Nabila Khaerunisah from Sebelas Maret University, M. Khoirul and Ranjiv Sihombing from Brawijaya University. The Technical Meeting was held on February 27 2024 to prepare the final presentation the following day.
The final presentation with the five finalists was broadcast live on the YouTube channel “Eksyar ISTAZ Menganti Gresik” on February 28 2024, becoming a crucial moment. Attended by all the finalists and the jury, the presentation proved the creativity and innovation of the millennial generation in creating businesses in the digital era. Despite facing a few technical problems, the event ran smoothly and ended at 16.30 WIB. The winner will be announced on March 2 2024, while the prize giving ceremony is planned for March 7 2024. This is a significant step in building entrepreneurship among students, as well as commemorating the third anniversary of the Sharia Economics Student Association. (mk236)