The Westhampton Beach High School Virtual Enterprise team, PuraVie, earned first place at Virtual Enterprises International’s National Business Plan Competition, held at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City. This is the third time that a Westhampton Beach Virtual Enterprise team has brought home a first-place trophy. The other wins were in 2016 and 2022.
“I am incredibly proud of our talented and dedicated PuraVie team,” said business teacher Amy Demchak. “This national win is a testament to their hard work, perseverance and countless hours of preparation.
Going into the competition, Westhampton Beach was ranked in the top 10% of Long Island’s 140 teams.
PuraVie is a virtual sustainable cleaning supply company offering an innovative solution to reduce single-use plastics. They sell dissolvable cleaning tablets paired with reusable bottles, providing a convenient and sustainable approach to household cleaning.
The Westhampton Beach High School Virtual Enterprise program requires students to create a business concept and formulate plans to market it. They compete and present their plans at several events throughout the year.
With the win, the team is now back in the “office” working on their entry for an upcoming VE National Newsletter Competition. Next month, they will begin wrapping up the fiscal year for their virtual business by preparing year-end financial reports, an annual report and a corporate social responsibility report.
Date Added: 4/14/2025