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Girls, Inc. Gets Jumpstart on Entrepreneurship Wednesday, July 22, 2009
On Tuesday, folks from CreateHere visited Girls, Inc. and led twelve young ladies through a presentation and interactive exercise on women-entrepreneurs and the impact they are making in their local communities. This event occurred in tandem with an ongoing effort at Girls, Inc. to introduce the concept of entrepreneurship in hopes of fostering valuable skills the girls will need when entering the workforce a few years from now.
As supporting innovation and creativity in small business is part of CreateHere’s mission, this event was exciting for the girls and CreateHere alike. After watching a short presentation highlighting notable women who have started small businesses, the girls were asked “what business would you start with $500 and how?” Next, they were divided into groups of 2-3 and proceeded to complete abbreviated businesses plans for 4 unique business-ideas, including a daycare/school for special needs children, a candy store, an organic canine bakery and even a photography studio. Afterward, each group gave a formal presentation of their concept and how they will go about marketing and funding their venture.
CreateHere’s contribution was pleasantly received and the girls’ performance was exemplary. Altogether, the success of this event is encouraging for the likes of the all concerned with the development of Chattanooga’s small business economy. For more information about Girls, Inc. visit http://www.girlsincofchattanooga.org.
By Trey Meyer, Economy Fellow
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