GLENVILLE, WV — Glenville State University students Charles Copeland III and Haylen Book have advanced to the 2024 Future Business Leaders of America-Collegiate National Conference after excelling at the State Leadership Conference.

Copeland, president of Glenville State University’s FBLA chapter, earned second place in the Entrepreneurship & Selling category. Vice President Haylen Book secured first place in Finance & Management, establishing themselves as top collegiate business students in West Virginia.

The national conference took place in Orlando, Florida, from June 24-27. During the event, Copeland and Book presented their projects to a larger audience, gaining leadership and career preparation experience. They also learned how to become successful, community-minded business leaders.

At the conclusion of the conference, Book placed ninth in the Management competition, earning national recognition for her efforts.

Glenville State University congratulates Haylen Book and GSU FBLA on their impressive achievements.

The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is a co-curricular organization that prepares students for careers in business and related fields, with programs ranging from middle school through secondary education. For more information on programs, upcoming events, and how to join, visit the West Virginia FBLA website.