![Pictured: Branndon Roy Perez, 4th grade student at PSJA's Livas Elementary poses with his business proposal called "The Dugout".](https://texasborderbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/guppy.jpeg)
Texas Border Business
Alamo, Texas – PSJA ISD’s Livas Elementary student Branndon Roy Perez is now $250 closer to his goal of starting a small business after earning 2nd place in the local 2018 Guppy Tank Business Contest held May 23 in McAllen.
The Guppy Tank contest, which is a take on the popular TV show Shark Tank, was organized by Watermill Express, the nation’s largest drive-up drinking water and ice company, as a way to challenge 4th through 8th grade students in the Rio Grande Valley to think creatively about business ownership.
![Branndon presenting his proposal to a team of judges during the 2018 Guppy Tank Business Contest held May 23 in McAllen.](https://texasborderbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IMG_7867.jpeg)
The 4th grade student was one of only seven finalists selected to present his idea to a panel of judges on Wednesday. His business proposal, named “The Dugout,” is aimed to get more kids outside playing baseball through an equipment rental, trade-in and training program.
As the 2nd place winner, Branndon not only gets to represent his school and PSJA ISD, but will receive a cash prize to jump start his proposal for his small business.
Way to hit it out of the park, Branndon!