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Create a Business Plan Workshop FALL

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Ages: 8-18 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: Free Description: If you’ve always wanted to own a business but weren’t sure how to start, this workshop is for you!  During this one-day workshop, participants will work their way through creating a real-life business plan!  No need to even have an idea—we will help you with that!  Participants will get ...
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Spooky Sweets: DIY Candy Apples Workshop

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Ages: 8-14 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $10 Materials Fee Description: Come satisfy your sweet tooth with a classic candy apple treat! Whether or not you have experience making these tasty treats, this is a great workshop to get creative with many flavor possibilities! Participants will be able to test out old favorites, brainstorm new combinations and discover ...
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Sewing Basics Workshop

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Ages: 8-14 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $10 Materials Fee Description: The ability to sew creates all kinds of business opportunities for young entrepreneurs, and we know many business ideas that just require the sewing basics.  Come to this workshop to learn entry level machine sewing, basic skills that can yield dozens of different fabric-based products!  All participants ...
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The Perfect Pop Workshop

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Ages: 8-14 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $10 Materials Fee Description: Salty or sweet, popcorn is a snack that’s always a crowd favorite, and it’s a perfect business for young entrepreneurs!  Be ready to brainstorm new and interesting popcorn flavors, and then learn about the best ways and ingredients to make your unique flavors, well…pop!  We’ll also discuss ...
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Tie-Dive Into Color Workshop

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Ages: 6-14 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $10 Materials Fee Description: Whether you’re a fashionista or enjoy colorful projects, you’ll love creating your own wearable art.  Learn how to design and create your own tie-dye clothing, how to package and promote them for customers, and take home a tie-dye shirt for yourself! This is a great opportunity for ...
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Intro to Candle Making Workshop

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Ages: 8-14 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $10 Materials Fee Description: It’s hard to beat the warmth and atmosphere created by a well-crafted candle, and in this interactive workshop, students will have the opportunity to make their own wax candles.  Participants will explore the basics of wax-and-wick candles as well as learn tips for making scented and specially ...
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Business Idea Challenge Workshop

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Ages: 6-12   Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Description: If you love Shark Tank, this workshop is for you!  In this session, participants will go through several fun activities to generate their next big idea!  We’ll then put together an entertaining business pitch to “sell” ideas to our panel of judges.  The most creative and innovative idea, as ...
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Cupcake Crafting Workshop–FULL

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Ages: 6-14 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $10 Materials Fee Description: Calling all bakers and chefs!  Whether you have an established baking business or have a goal to start a bakery, this is the workshop to have fun in the kitchen!  Participants will think creatively about flavor combinations, frosting and glaze options, and decorative pieces for their very ...

Light CO2 Wins Youth Pitch Challenge at Denver Startup Week

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The week of October 4-8 was Denver Startup Week, a celebration of everything entrepreneurial and the largest free event of its kind.  Over the past five years, YouthBiz has worked to provide entrepreneurial sessions involving young entrepreneurs to the Denver startup community.  This year’s sessions included a young maker panel that discussed digital marketing and a youth pitch competition featuring ...