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SUMMARY:Edina Shark Tank
DESCRIPTION:The Edina Chamber and Edina Public Schools are proud to support the talented cohort of young entrepreneurs at Edina High School at Edina's own take on Shark Tank. Now in its 6th year\, Edina Shark Tank gives EHS students the opportunity to present their classroom-developed entrepreneurship projects to a panel of community "Sharks\," competing for cash prizes and the title of Edina Shark Tank Champion.\n\nThis year's event will take place over lunch at Edina Country Club. Additional event details including our Shark panel will be announced soon.\n\nIn partnership with Edina High School\, local entrepreneurs\, business leaders\, and investors\, the Edina Chamber is honored to help create an experience that empowers the next generation of innovators and future contributors to our business community.\n\nEvent Schedule\n\n11:00AM   Welcome\n\n                  Student Pitches\n\n                  2026 Teacher of the Year Award\n\n                  2026 Shark Tank Champion\n\n                  Networking Reception\n\nMeet Our Sharks: \n\nUmut Kaplan   Founder of Coccinella \n\nUmut Kaplan is an entrepreneur and co founder of Coccinella\, a family owned business in Edina that shares Mediterranean culture through premium olive oils\, textiles\, and other specialty products produced by his family and local artisans in Turkey. After moving to the United States in 2012 to continue his education\, he helped turn his family's passion for these traditions into a growing local business. Umut enjoys connecting people\, building partnerships\, and encouraging young entrepreneurs to pursue their ideas.\n\nSusan Stiles   Founder of Stiles Financial Services\, Inc.\n\nSusan Stiles founded Stiles Financial Services\, Inc. over 25 years ago in Edina\, Minnesota a firm dedicated to custom portfolio building & management\, comprehensive financial advice\, and retirement/pension plan consulting. Recognized for her expertise and trailblazing spirit\, including 2021 Top Women in Finance\, 2023 Notable Leader in Banking & Finance\, and Newsweek's Top Financial Advisory Firms 2025 & 2026. As a long-time Rotarian and Edina Chamber member\, she's passionate about service\, mentoring\, financial education\, and community outreach.\n\nAndrew Vick   Founder of Vick Photography\n\nAndrew Vick is an award-winning photographer\, creative entrepreneur\, educator\, fisherman\, husband\, and father of two. With experience in event\, landscape\, portrait\, lifestyle\, and wedding photography\, he approaches every session with adaptability and a commitment to bringing out the best in each client. Andrew is known for building meaningful relationships through his work\, with many clients becoming like family. He and his wife have built their life and business around creating a welcoming environment\, opening their studio and often their home to the people they serve. As a small business\, he is grateful for the referrals and connections that continue to grow his community. Andrew looks forward to creating artful images and lasting memories for every client he works with.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p data-end="268" data-start="96">The Edina Chamber and Edina Public Schools are proud to support the talented cohort of young entrepreneurs at Edina High School at Edina&rsquo\;s own take on Shark Tank. Now in its 6th year\, Edina Shark Tank gives EHS students the opportunity to present their classroom-developed entrepreneurship projects to a panel of community &ldquo\;Sharks\,&rdquo\; competing for cash prizes and the title of Edina Shark Tank Champion.</p>\n\n<p data-end="653" data-start="511">This year&rsquo\;s event will take place over lunch at Edina Country Club. Additional event details&mdash\;including our Shark panel&mdash\;will be announced soon.</p>\n\n<p data-end="904" data-start="655">In partnership with Edina High School\, local entrepreneurs\, business leaders\, and investors\, the Edina Chamber is honored to help create an experience that empowers the next generation of innovators and future contributors to our business community.</p>\n\n<p data-end="1087" data-start="906"><strong>Event Schedule</strong><br data-end="927" data-start="924" />\n11:00AM &ndash\;&nbsp\;Welcome<br data-end="989" data-start="986" />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; Student Pitches<br data-end="1007" data-start="1004" />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; 2026 Teacher of the Year Award<br data-end="1040" data-start="1037" />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; 2026 Shark Tank Champion<br data-end="1067" data-is-only-node="" data-start="1064" />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;Networking Reception</p>\n\n<h3 data-end="1087" data-start="906" style="caret-color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"><em><strong>Meet Our Sharks:&nbsp\;</strong></em></h3>\n\n<div data-end="1087" data-start="906" style="background:#eee\;border:1px solid #ccc\;padding:5px 10px\;"><strong>Umut Kaplan &mdash\; Founder of Coccinella&nbsp\;</strong><br />\n<span style="background-color: rgb(238\, 238\, 238)\;">Umut Kaplan is an entrepreneur and co founder of Coccinella\, a family owned business in Edina that shares Mediterranean culture through premium olive oils\, textiles\, and other specialty products produced by his family and local artisans in Turkey. After moving to the United States in 2012 to continue his education\, he helped turn his family&rsquo\;s passion for these traditions into a growing local business. Umut enjoys connecting people\, building partnerships\, and encouraging young entrepreneurs to pursue their ideas.</span></div>\n\n<p data-end="1087" data-start="906" style="background: rgb(238\, 238\, 238)\; border: 1px solid rgb(204\, 204\, 204)\; padding: 5px 10px\;"><strong>Susan Stiles &mdash\; Founder of Stiles Financial Services\, Inc.</strong><br />\nSusan Stiles founded Stiles Financial Services\, Inc. over 25 years ago in Edina\, Minnesota&mdash\;a firm dedicated to custom portfolio building &amp\; management\, comprehensive financial advice\, and retirement/pension plan consulting. Recognized for her expertise and trailblazing spirit\, including 2021 Top Women in Finance\, 2023 Notable Leader in Banking &amp\; Finance\, and Newsweek&rsquo\;s Top Financial Advisory Firms 2025 &amp\; 2026. As a long-time Rotarian and Edina Chamber member\, she&rsquo\;s passionate about service\, mentoring\, financial education\, and community outreach.</p>\n\n<p data-end="1087" data-start="906" style="background: rgb(238\, 238\, 238)\; border: 1px solid rgb(204\, 204\, 204)\; padding: 5px 10px\;"><b>Andrew Vick &mdash\; Founder of Vick Photography</b><br />\n<span style="background-color: rgb(238\, 238\, 238)\;">Andrew Vick is an award-winning photographer\, creative entrepreneur\, educator\, fisherman\, husband\, and father of two. With experience in event\, landscape\, portrait\, lifestyle\, and wedding photography\, he approaches every session with adaptability and a commitment to bringing out the best in each client. Andrew is known for building meaningful relationships through his work\, with many clients becoming like family. He and his wife have built their life and business around creating a welcoming environment\, opening their studio&mdash\;and often their home&mdash\;to the people they serve. As a small business\, he is grateful for the referrals and connections that continue to grow his community. Andrew looks forward to creating artful images and lasting memories for every client he works with.</span></p>\n
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