2023 was the 3rd year that the $1,000 Start-Ups’ Books and Workbooks were used in the Nassau County Young Entrepreneurs Camp. Seeing the content suitably used to inform, motivate, and guide a wide range of populations, including young people, is a true honor. The book and workbook are available to anyone on Amazon.
Our Founder/Director, Leah Ward-Lee was among the coaches for the 2023 Nassau County Schools Young Entrepreneurship Camp.
Over 8 days 19 middle and high school students learned what it takes to start a small business. From concept and research to budget and marketing to a mock Small Business Fair, their efforts and commitment are impressive and inspiring!
Students visted local businesses to learn what it takes to start and run a small business.
Brian Simmons(left) and Tim Poynter (right) at Cafe Karibo
Young Entrepreneurs at Duck Pinz
Young Entrepreneurs at Callie Kay’s
Young Entrepreneurs with Mike Brooks at First Port City Bank
The Young Entrepreneurs worked hard developing their business plans and marketing with guidance from Leah and other professionals.
Leah with Young Entrepreneurs
Business Planning with Hugh McLean from Score
Preparing Lunch in the UNF Kitchen
Working on Business Collateral
Presenting the businesses formed in the program at a Mock Business Fair.
A Slice of Life
River Plungis
Anjana’s Creations
Anjana Sermadevi
Asher’s Dog Care
Asher Hearne
Babysitting Inc.
Kenley Avila
Berenguer Biscotti
E.Berenguer
Blake’s Photography
Blake Vincent
Cunradi 3D Scanning
Zachary Cunradi
Earthly Compost
Preston Mason
Grow With Me Babysitting
Elena James
Lilly’s Artistry
Chloe Williams
Mother Truckers
John Michael Avila
Paw Perfect Pet Sitter
Sawyer Gerkel
Picture This
Zoie Litchfield
Super Sitters
Jayden Evans
Super Nova Creations
Jay Evans
Mock Business Fair
Read more about the program in this feature in the Nassau County Record.
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