YouthBiz is excited to announce that we’re holding a Valentine’s Day Trunk Show next month!

You’ll find great gifts from six different youth business owners, including a few former Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars winners and finalists.  Sweet Bee Sisters, a 2017 winner, will sell their all natural, beeswax-based skin-care products.  At Gabe’s Bazaar, owned by 2018 finalist Gabe Nagel, you’ll find moisturizing massage candles, Super Bars (an all in one moisturizer, sunscreen, bug replant, and deodorant), stamped bracelets, and more.  Josephine Stockton, owner of Nerdy Crochet, will sell her crochet dolls and science sets.  You’ll find gifts for every type of Valentine, young and old!

YouthBiz Holiday Marketplace – SOUTHEAST

YouthBiz is excited to announce that we’re holding a Valentine’s Day Trunk Show next month!

You’ll find great gifts from six different youth business owners, including a few former Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars winners and finalists.  Sweet Bee Sisters, a 2017 winner, will sell their all natural, beeswax-based skin-care products.  At Gabe’s Bazaar, owned by 2018 finalist Gabe Nagel, you’ll find moisturizing massage candles, Super Bars (an all in one moisturizer, sunscreen, bug replant, and deodorant), stamped bracelets, and more.  Josephine Stockton, owner of Nerdy Crochet, will sell her crochet dolls and science sets.  You’ll find gifts for every type of Valentine, young and old!

Be a part of this INAUGURAL event in Southeast Colorado!

The YouthBiz Marketplace is the ultimate buy local experience. Young business owners sell their unique products–all handmade by them. You will find beaded jewelry, greeting cards, bath products, home baked goodies, artwork, and more–unique gifts for everyone on your shopping list!

This is the perfect opportunity for gift shopping and a great way to support young, local entrepreneurs. 

Bent County Community Center

1214 Amb Thompson Blvd, Las Animas, CO 81054

Saturday, November 16, 2024

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Open to the public. Admission is free! All are welcome to come shop and enjoy!

Youth Vendor Details and Registration

      • Youth ages 6-21 are eligible to participate.
      • All products must be made by youth (no retail sales permitted).
      • Youth run all sales and marketing for the day (no parent sales).
      • Registration is on a first come, first served basis.
      • Booth requires $15 security deposit that will be refunded after participation in the event.
      • All participants are required to attend the Marketplace Success Strategies Workshop to help you prepare for success at the Marketplace.
        • Southeast Success Strategies: Saturday, October 19 from 10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
        • Woodruff Memorial Library, 522 Colorado Ave, La Junta, CO 81050
        • More details provided upon registration.

Registration Instructions

  • If this is your first class with us, click the orange button below.
  • Then your first step will be to click “New Family Enrollment” to create a new account for your family.  This will allow you to save your progress, make changes, and easily register for camps, classes, or workshops in the future.
  • If you have participated in a class or camp with Young Americans Center in the past, you can simply login with your credentials.

Once logged in, select “Enrollment.” Select “SE Colorado” as the Location Tag. You’ll then see “YouthBiz SOUTHEAST Marketplace 11.16.24” and select Add Option. For questions, please contact us: 303-320-3251.