The East Meadow School District would like to congratulate East Meadow High School’s Virtual Enterprise business class and their company Reflekt, LLC on a successful showcase at the 2025 NY Regional Virtual Enterprise Trade Show.
East Meadow High School’s team, led by student CEO Manny Martinez competed against local high schools at LIU Post in Brookville from Jan. 8-9 and took home Gold for both “Best Sales Pitch” and “Best Trade Show Booth.” This event brings together more than 3,000 students, educators, and business leaders, with over 130 firms representing the virtual economy. Firms host booths and conduct B2B and B2C sales, as well as compete for the best booth design, sales pitch, and more.
“Seeing our students engaged and inspired is what it’s all about,” said Mr. Rami Joudeh, East Meadow’s VE business class teacher. “Our goal was to participate and bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world transactions.”
The students are now preparing for the international competition on April 8, which will be held at The Jacob Javitz Center in New York City. The Virtual Enterprise course is designed around a virtual business environment, allowing students to experience all facets of employment and entrepreneurship in an actual business setting while remaining in the classroom. Students enrolled in this course work collaboratively to develop an original business plan, while becoming immersed in every aspect of business management, including accounting, human resources, product development, production, distribution, ethics, marketing, and sales.
During the daily classroom simulation, students engage in trade with other virtual companies and firms around the world enabling them to understand how employees, work teams, and departments interact and work together toward the achievement of established company goals. Students are exposed to a rigorous curriculum and learn about financial risk, which is richly enhanced by hands-on applications. The entrepreneurial skills and experiences gained from this course may better prepare students for advancement to a post-secondary institution and a career in business. Upon successful completion of this course, students may earn up to six college credits from LIU Post.
