06/01/2026
💫 WOW 😁 WHAT an INCREDIBLE DAY 🥳
Our Be Your Own Boss: Youth Entrepreneurship Program Commencement and Marketplace exceeded our expectations by far, all thanks to YOU—our amazing community, exceptional volunteers, proud families, and brilliant YOUNG BOSSES ⭐️ The energy, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit on display were truly inspiring!
A huge congratulations to our graduates and marketplace vendors for showcasing their businesses and demonstrating the impact of youth entrepreneurship in our community 👏🏾 The future of business is bright, and BYOB's young CEOs are leading the way 🏁
But we aren’t slowing down. We're just getting started and will be keeping this momentum going with some amazing opportunities:
🚀 Cohort 3 Registration is officially OPEN!
Ready for the next generation of leaders to step up? Sign your youth up today to get the tools, mentorship, and confidence they need to launch their own businesses this Fall.
💸 $500 Pitch Competition – June 13th!
Mark your calendars! In partnership with the Peacenic Coalition, we’re hosting a youth entrepreneur pitch competition giving participants a chance to go head-to-head for a $500 grand prize to fund their business dreams! Come out, show some love, and cheer them on.
🎪 Youth Vending Opportunities Available:
We are actively looking for Youth Entrepreneurs to showcase and sell their products at two upcoming events:
🗓 Peacenic (June 13th)
🗓 Youth Summit (more details coming soon)
🔗 LET'S GOOOOOOOOO!
Whether you want to enroll your student for Cohort 3, grab a vending spot, or attend the pitch competition, the time to act is NOW‼️
🤳🏾 Use the Links Below to register for Cohort 3, secure a youth vendor space, or sign up to pitch!
Cohort 3 💼 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/LESak3b9sa
Vend/Pitch 🛍💰 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Kd1dpMG2pt
Let’s keep building, inspiring, and empowering together 🛠️❤️