Editor,

In the Oct. 12 Whidbey News-Times article, “Island students get a hands-on lesson in entrepreneurship,” comments made by the Economic Development Foundation (EDF) staff were construed as derogatory to Career and Technical Education (CTE) students and last year’s Entrepreneur Challenge participants. Please know this was completely unintentional. This program is designed to provide entrepreneurial experience to all levels of students by capturing their interest, imagination and abilities for success in the commercial world.

A diverse group of students, including many high-achieving and successful students, amazed us last year during the Student Entrepreneurship Contest, and we know they will do so again this year. The EDF remains deeply committed the program and to providing all students engaging, real-world opportunities to develop and demonstrate their entrepreneurial skills.

If you have questions, please contact me at 360-678-6889 or email iscoedf@outlook.com

Ron Nelson, executive director

Island County Economic Development Council