YouthBiz Workshops

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YouthBiz Workshops focus on the skills young entrepreneurs need to develop their businesses.  Check out our current offerings below and sign up today!

October

Patent Pending – If, When, and How You Should Explore Patents and Trademarks (ages 6-21)

Saturday, October 27 10:15a.m.-12:00p.m.
Cost – FREE
YouthBiz Lab – 3550 E. First Ave. Denver, CO 80206

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 chance to consult with a USPTO representative about specific business questions related to patents and trademarks.  Ages 6-21.

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November

Workshop Series: Finding Popportunity (ages 8-14)

Thursday, November 1 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Cost – $10
YouthBiz Lab – 3550 E. First Ave. Denver, CO 80206

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 popcorn flavor, complete with branding, to take home!  Ages 8-14; $10 registration fee to cover the cost of materials.

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YouthBiz Holiday Marketplace Success Strategies (ages 6-21)

Saturday, November 10 10:15a.m.-11:45p.m.
Cost – FREE
YouthBiz Lab – 3550 E. First Ave. Denver, CO 80206

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.

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