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Start-Up Academy for Kids

Presented in Partnership with Bolingbrook Bank and Trust

Become the savviest business kid on your block! After four learning and prep sessions, registrants will be able to sell their wares at our Start-Up Market! (Grades 3–5)

KIDS START-UP ACADEMY

Calling all kids in grades 3–5 with a homemade product to sell! This five-part series will help prepare you to be the savviest business kid on the block. Complete the first four sessions to participate in our Start-Up Market! Presented in partnership with Bolingbrook Bank & Trust.

Session One: Plan for Success

Thursday, April 4, 4:30 p.m. (Meeting Room C)
Join us for an explanation of the Start-Up Academy program before we learn about saving, investing and the importance of having a business plan! 

Session Two: Money Smarts

Thursday, April 11, 4:30 p.m. (Meeting Room B)
Money doesn't grow on trees? Learn real facts about this important part of our economy and practice handling money in preparation for earning your own!

Session Three: Marketing Matters

Saturday, April 13, 1 p.m. (Meeting Room A)
Marketing helps tell customers what you are selling and why they should buy! Learn about color theory and brand while designing signs for the Start-Up Market!

Session Four: Get Ready for Business! 

Thursday, April 18, 4–7 p.m. (Meeting Room A)
Enjoy this drop-in workshop day, where you can print promotional items, ask for advice or drop off items in preparation for the Start-Up Market!

Start-Up Market

Saturday, April 20, 1–2:30 p.m.
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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