# Event Details - **Event Name**: Yes Biz Youth Entrepreneurship Series: Fashion Your Business Plan - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: Free business training for AZ Black girls 8-17. Attend workshops, pitch your idea & have a chance to win $1k grant!About this EventAbout NCBWThe National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. (NCBW) is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 1970 which through advocacy, our members work as change agents to influence policy that promotes gender equity in health, education, civic engagement and economic empowerment for Black women and girls. At a National level, NCBW reaches a span of 62 chapters across 24 states and the District of Columbia. The Phoenix Chapter (our chapter), was established on November 14, 2015, with forty-six dynamic Black Women leaders.The Economic Empowerment Committee implements programming that focuses on financial literacy, family wealth building, and entrepreneurship. Our programs include comprehensive workshops and seminars that promote economic self-sufficiency.About the Youth Entrepreneur Series (YES)In 2023, NCBW Phoenix developed the Youth Entrepreneur Series (YES) to provide comprehensive business training and mentorship to young, Black Shepreneurs in various stages of development. With the content development and facilitation support of Arizona State University’s J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute, the YES program was developed as a modular-based 3-part series to provide hands-on instruction and practicum business experience for aspiring or emerging young entrepreneurs. The 3- Part Youth Entrepreneur (YES) series consists of the following sessions:1. “Fashion Your Business Plan” – Hands-on experience developing a business plan that will help youth start, grow or sustain their business.2. “Fashion Your Pitch” – Youth participants walk away prepared to craft their stories and pitch ideas to community stakeholders and investors.3. “Pitch Perfect” – Culminating pitch contest where young entrepreneurs pitch their businesses to a panel of esteemed judges for a chance to win $1000 in business grant funding.In addition to comprehensive business training, YES participants also gain hands-on experience completing a full grant application process. The applications are evaluated and scored by a review team based on identified criteria. Eligibility to pitch at Pitch Perfect is incumbent on completing all of the required training, along with meeting the minimum score requirements on the grant application.The YES series and YES Biz Grant have become a staple program for NCBW Phoenix, leading to ongoing partnerships with ASU E+I and ARG Cultivators Community. About the YES Biz GrantAs a part of the Youth Entrepreneur Series (YES) offered by NCBW100 Phoenix, and with the financial support and strategic partnership of our sponsors, NCBW100 Phoenix has developed the Youth Entrepreneur Series (YES) Biz Grant.The YES Biz Grant will be awarded to Black, female aspiring or existing entrepreneurs between the ages of 8-17 who reside in the state of Arizona.The YES Biz grant was developed to drive positive systemic change that results in gender equity in business and economic empowerment. This grant creates a foundation for building generational wealth for Black girls and promotes and supports youth entrepreneurship. The Youth Entrepreneur Series and the YES Biz Grant demonstrate our commitment to advocate for and invest in, young, Black female entrepreneurs.The YES Biz Grant is offering five grant awards in the up to $1,000 each for winners to launch a new business venture or reinvest in their existing businesses. It is all about supporting young, Black, female entrepreneurs in their quest to turn concepts into cash.Eligibility RequirementsBlack, female ages 8-17Reside in ArizonaAspiring or existing entrepreneurMust submit application + Business Plan (Due February 14, 2026)Must complete both workshops Fashion Your Business Plan, January 24, 2026Fashion Your Pitch, February 21, 2026Application Process:Register and complete the first training session- Fashion Your Business Plan Jan 24, 2026.Register and complete second training session – Fashion Your Pitch Feb 21, 2026.Submit YES Biz Grant application and business plan: February 14, 2026.Elgibility will be verified via photo ID/student ID or report cardApplicants will be notified if they have passed Phase One and if they will move on to Phase Two to pitch their business ideas at the Pitch Perfect Contest by March 1, 2026.Those who pass Phase One will pitch at the Pitch Perfect Contest March 21, 2026, before a panel of judges and members in the community.Winners of the grant will be notified on the spot at Pitch Perfect, March 21, 2026.Funds will be disbursed no later than April 2026. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/scottsdale/yes-biz-youth-entrepreneurship-series-fashion-your-business-plan/100001975361412159 - **Event Categories**: business, workshops, contests, meetups, health-wellness, it - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Scottsdale - **state**: AZ - **country**: United States - **location**: Skysong Building One - **lat**: 33.4641143 - **long**: -111.9231553 - **full address**: Skysong Building One, 1475 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Yes Biz Youth Entrepreneurship Series: Fashion Your Business Plan - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7d6ea1041f18a124d676e38b95b086fab466011228aaf4a5f28802eb6d9f3a5b-rimg-w1200-h1553-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1764233296 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Yes Biz Youth Entrepreneurship Series: Fashion Your Business Plan being held? - **A:** Yes Biz Youth Entrepreneurship Series: Fashion Your Business Plan takes place on Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Skysong Building One, 1475 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Yes Biz Youth Entrepreneurship Series: Fashion Your Business Plan? - **A:** Yes Biz Youth Entrepreneurship Series: Fashion Your Business Plan is organized by National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. Phoenix Metropolitan Chapter. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Yes Biz Youth Entrepreneurship Series: Fashion Your Business Plan is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Scottsdale, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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