If your kids ever wanted to make their own money, this workshop series is for them! In our workshop series, they will learn how to turn their ideas into a real business or improve their existing business, create products people love, and confidently talk about their products.
Successful business owners will teach how to brand, market, and run your business so they can start earning.
Workshop Series Calendar:
Workshop 1: January 11, 2026
Level Up: Turning Passion into Purpose
Discover how to make your business stand out! This hands-on session teaches young entrepreneurs the basics of marketing, branding, and refining their pitch. Participants will create simple marketing pieces, learn how to attract customers, and practice confidently sharing their “why.” Perfect for refining existing ideas or inspiring brand-new ones.
Workshop 2: March 8, 2026
From Booth to Brand
Focuses on turning their fair booth into a small, lasting brand. In this workshop, participants examine their existing or creates a brand identity, learn how to create a simple logo or business name card, take great photos of their products with a phone, understand basics of inventory management, and leverage digital media and social links.
Workshop 3: May 17, 2026
Money Up: Managing Your Finances
Turn creativity into sustainable practice. This hands-on session teaches cost tracking, fair pricing, and the difference between revenue and profit using kid-friendly examples and worksheets. Participants complete a “My Profit” activity, learn easy sales-tracking methods, and leave with a pricing formula and a plan to improve profits for their next sale.
Workshop 4: August 9, 2026
Show Up & Shine: Pitch & Presentation Day
Build stage-ready confidence. Young entrepreneurs practice public speaking, refine their business stories, and learn persuasive pitching techniques. The workshop includes rehearsal games, feedback from local mentors, and a mini showcase where participants present updated business plans—preparing them to shine at the next Elgin Children’s Business Fair.
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