YouthBiz Workshops

Have you ever wondered if you could protect your great idea from copycats?  Intellectual property is a tricky concept made even more complex if you don’t know the options available.  This workshop, facilitated by the US Patent and Trademark Office, will cover if, when, and how to navigate the patent and trademark process.  After the presentation, participants will have a ...

Interested in opening a restaurant, catering business, or packaged food sales?  This workshop will explore how to select and start a food-based business that edges out the competition.  Participants will learn about efficiencies, uniformity, packaging, shelf life, differentiation, ingredient quality, and more as they navigate their own experiment in creating artisan popcorn!  All participants will have a completed and packaged ...

Whether this is your first YouthBiz Marketplace or you’re a veteran, Success Strategies is a great way to brush up on best practices to maximize your sales on the big day.  Product display, pitch, making change, and customer service are just some of the topics to be covered.  Ages 6-21.