Young Entrepreneurs Academy | Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce

THE 2013 YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR'S ACADEMY WELCOMES ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDED STUDENTS!

	Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce Foundation The Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce Foundation has established a program for entrepreneurially minded students participating in the District 62 Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!). YEA! focuses on a broad definition of entrepreneurship – the transformation of an idea into an enterprise that creates value. YEA! teaches middle and high school students not only the importance and purpose of social and business entrepreneurship, but also the process by which one establishes a business enterprise or social movement. YEA! offers students the opportunity to learn these principles through a yearlong project-based, hands-on entrepreneurial education. Students are taught to write business plans, prepare and pitch their ideas to investors, obtain financial backing, register their businesses and social organizations, develop marketing plans and materials, prepare for trade shows, and sell their products and services. Student Projects: 2013 MehtA+Tutoring Li'l Duckies Duct Tape Products Smart Product Solutions Hudson's Pro Clinic Bow Today Trinkets for Tigers Build Muscles Safely Event Planning Des Plaines Chamber 1989, the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce & Industry established a Chamber Foundation for the purpose of providing educational programs for the business community and community-at-large. The Foundation annually awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors whose parents are employed by a Chamber member business. To date, the Foundation has awarded 56 scholarships. Educational programs for our membership are also provided through our Foundation. Certificate programs from Oakton Community College Business Institute and Harper College, HR workshops, seminars and business development programs are all provided to our members at little or no cost through the Foundation. The Foundation also provides support to the community by supporting such programs as the Des Plaines Public Library reading program, the Arts Council scholarship fund, Maryville Academy and the Disable Students Scholarship fund. This Foundation is a not-for-profit, (501) (c) (3) organization and is supported solely by contributions. All contributions to the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation are tax deductible as allowed by law.			Barbara K. Ryan Executive Director 1401 E. Oakton Street Des Plaines, IL 60018 Phone: (847) 824-4200 Creating Opportunities - Connecting Businesses