The Collective Entrepreneur Group

05/15/2026

🎓 Huge congratulations to Collective Member Elliott Notrica on graduating from Illinois Wesleyan University with a BS in Biology! We’re absolutely thrilled for you and bursting with pride over ALL your amazing accomplishments. We can’t wait to see what you do next!

05/14/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Chloe’s Plushies, winner of this year’s Young Entrepreneur Pitch Competition!

As part of her winning prize, you can shop Chloe’s Plushies at Gingerbread House Toys through June 4th!

We’re so proud of Chloe and all of the young entrepreneurs who participated in this year’s competition. Watching these students share their ideas, pitch their businesses, and grow in confidence is exactly what the Young Entrepreneur Market is all about.

Be sure to stop by Gingerbread House Toys and support this talented young entrepreneur!

05/13/2026

The Collective Entrepreneur Group representing at today's McLean County Chamber of Commerce Twin Cities Showcase.

04/27/2026

Thanks The Pantagraph for highlighting the Young Entrepreneur Market yesterday!! :)

Bloomington’s Young Entrepreneur Market gave children and teens a chance to sell handmade goods, practice business skills and build confidence on Saturday during its first year hosted by The Collective.

04/26/2026

What an incredible day at yesterday's Young Entrepreneur Market!

We are so proud of each and every young entrepreneur who showed up, shared their ideas, and put themselves out there. This event is about more than selling products; i’s about building confidence, creativity, and real-world experience.

A huge thank you to all of our participants:
Aiv’s Clay Creations
Happy Dash
Ella’s Minis
Paw Prints by Amelia
Frogs in the Rain
Treasures by Taylor
Creative Crocheter
PokeBros Card Shop
Chloe’s Plushies
Fidget Frenzy
Triple Trends
K2sCrochetCreations
Kaiden’s FUNctioning Factory
Arav’s Creations
Riviour Fragrances
Crochet Ave.
Our Attic

And thank you to everyone who came out to support them. It truly makes a difference.

Already looking forward to next year 🙌

04/25/2026

The market is officially open to public Four Seasons Health Club at four season rd!

All these wonderful and brave kids would appreciate your support!!!

Come see them!!

04/25/2026

Olde Tyme Ice Cream is here Young Entrepreneur Market!! It starts at 1pm so come by Four Seasons Health Club and support these amazing Young Entrepreneurs!!!

04/25/2026

04/25/2026

Excited to have Olde Tyme Ice Cream out at today's Young Entrepreneur Market!

04/24/2026

A big 'thank you" to our Young Entrepreneur Market sponsors! We appreciate all your help and support for tomorrow's event promoting the young entrepreneurs in our community.

Ron Smith Printing
Four Seasons Health Club
Gingerbread House Toys
American Tax & Accounting
The Scritchlow Agency - COUNTRY Financial
IAA Credit Union
Developing Melodies
Sneaker Box
Bank of Pontiac
Kobe Revolving Sushi Bar
Bao Destination
Eat Local: Bloomington-Normal
Symbio Bioculinary
Fly Square Media
Emilie Karun Coaching

04/23/2026

THIS WEEKEND!
Saturday, April 25th 1 pm to 4 pm at Four Seasons Legacy Center (904 Four Seasons Rd. Bloomington)