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Teen Start-Up Academy

Presented in partnership with Bolingbrook Bank and Trust

Calling all middle schoolers! This three-part series will help prepare you to be the savviest business teen. Complete the first two sessions to participate in our Start-Up Market! (Grades 6–8)

Financial Literacy Day

Saturday, April 6, 2 p.m.
The Vortex
Join us for an explanation of the Start-Up Academy program. Learn about saving and budgeting, money handling, credit vs. debit and more. Participate in a mock business where you’ll purchase supplies, create a product and sell to investors. 

Marketing Matters

Tuesday, April 16, 6 p.m.
Meeting Room A
Learn how to market your products using Canva and Studio 300 resources. We’ll show you how to make a social media ad and a short commercial advertisement. Bring an example of your finished product and a short script for your commercial.

Start-Up Market

Saturday, April 20, 1–2:30 p.m.
Meeting Room A
Today is the day! Set up your table and be ready to sell to real library patrons and investors who are coming to shop!

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