VIBE | Valley Innovation Business Exchange
The Valley Innovation Business Exchange (VIBE) is a one-day business innovation competition open to all 9th-12th grade students in the Riverview School District and Snoqualmie Valley School District.
Hosted by Empower Youth Network’s Pathways to Employment Success Program, VIBE is made possible through partnerships with both districts’ CTE departments, local chambers of commerce, and Remlinger Farms.
Event Details & Quick Form Links
Date: Friday, November 20, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Remlinger Farms
Competition Schedule Overview: Scroll down below!
STUDENT SIGN-UP FORM: Click Here
VIBE VOLUNTEER APPLICATION: Click Here
Student Information | SIGN UP HERE
Registration
- Student Registration Deadline: Friday, October 30 at 5:00 p.m.
- Space is limited to 30 students total across both school districts.
- Registration is required to reserve your spot.
Transportation & Meals
- Lunch will be provided by Empower Youth Network.
- Transportation will be provided by Riverview and Snoqualmie Valley School Districts.
Permission Forms
Permission Form Deadline: Friday, October 30 at 5:00 p.m.
After registering, students must:
- Visit their school’s Career Center and connect with:
- Wendy Scott (CHS), or
- Julie Silverman (MSHS)
OR
- Contact their district CTE Director:
- Michelle Chaney (SVSD)
- Mike Miyoshi (RSD)
Students attending Two Rivers School or Riverview Learning Center should contact their district CTE Director directly. Need help getting connected? Contact Pathways Coordinator, Maddy Horn, at maddy@empoweryouthnetwork.org.
Team Experience
Participants will be assigned to in 3-4 teams of 5-8 students and matched with a local business case study. Teams are intentionally assigned and balanced based on:
- Student interests
- Grade levels
- School representation
Each team will work alongside experienced industry advisors (between their Business Advisor from the case study they work on & designated Team Advisor) to develop solutions to real-world business challenges and present their ideas to a panel of judges.
VIBE Student Orientation
All students that apply must attend a VIBE Student Orientation in early November.
Options will include:
- In-person sessions at CHS and MSHS Career Centers
- A virtual session for students unable to attend in person
Dates and times will be announced after registration.
Competition Day Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. | Student teams and advisors arrive |
| 9:15 – 10:00 a.m. | Welcome, introductions, and business case presentations |
| 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Team Work Session 1 |
| 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. | Team Work Session 2 |
| 1:30 – 2:00 p.m. | Final preparation and guest check-in |
| 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. | Team presentations |
| 2:45 – 3:00 p.m. | Judging and VIBE 2026 winner announced |
Schedule subject to change.
Parent & Guardian Information
- Parent/Guardian permission forms will be provided after student registration.
- All adult participants, including advisors, judges, and volunteers, will complete a background check through the Riverview School District.
Volunteer Opportunities | APPLY HERE.
VIBE connects students with local businesses to solve authentic business challenges while building leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
We are currently seeking:
- Business Case Study Partners (referred to as “Featured Business” in promotional materials)
- Business Advisors to represent Business Case Study
- Team Advisors
- Judges
- Event Volunteers
Background checks will be required, and there will be a VIBE Volunteer Orientation. Interested in supporting VIBE? Learn more about how to volunteer.
Questions?
Contact: Maddy Horn, Pathways to Employment Success Coordinator, at maddy@empoweryouthnetwork.org.