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Shreveport-Bossier is gearing up for Lemonade Day, an event that empowers children to learn business skills by running lemonade stands. On May 18, the ‘Best of the Zest: Best Tasting Lemonade Contest’ will kick off the celebration, where young contestants can win cash prizes. With a focus on education and community involvement, participants learn important financial literacy skills while also having the chance to donate to local charities. The event is anticipated to be a fun and enriching experience for aspiring young entrepreneurs.
Shreveport-Bossier is gearing up for a lively celebration of young entrepreneurship, as Lemonade Day is set to take place on May 31, 2023. This event encourages children to learn about business concepts and develop their skills by running lemonade stands in their local communities.
On May 18, leading up to this anticipated day, the “Best of the Zest: Best Tasting Lemonade Contest” will take place, providing an exciting platform for budding entrepreneurs to showcase their creativity and sales abilities. The contest allows participants to test their lemonade recipes and refine their business strategies in preparation for the larger Lemonade Day.
The competition will feature categories for the “Best Tasting Lemonade” and the “Most Creative Lemonade,” with contestants vying for cash prizes totaling up to $150. A panel of expert judges will evaluate the entries, offering valuable feedback on both the quality of the lemonade and the business concepts being presented by the young participants.
Jessica Schiele, the City Director for Lemonade Day Shreveport-Bossier City, emphasizes the educational value of this program, which empowers children to manage their own fridge-free lemonade businesses. Participants learn about managing supplies, calculating profits, and making charitable donations, fostering essential financial literacy.
Lemonade Day has been providing opportunities to children nationwide since its inception in 2007, with participation exceeding more than 1 million children. Notably, Shreveport-Bossier City has been involved in Lemonade Day activities since before 2016 and continues to build on this legacy each year. The event aims not only to impart entrepreneurial knowledge but also to instill vital life skills that can serve children well into their futures.
Last year, contestants from Shreveport-Bossier earned an impressive average profit of over $100 per lemonade stand, illustrating the effectiveness of the program. Many of these young entrepreneurs also chose to donate a portion of their earnings to local charities, underscoring a commitment to community service alongside business growth.
Young entrepreneurs interested in participating in Lemonade Day can register for free by visiting the designated website. Further details about the upcoming contest are available on its official Facebook page, ensuring all interested participants have access to the necessary information.
This combination of fun, competition, and education aims to cultivate not just business acumen among children, but also encourages creativity and sharing. As the countdown to Lemonade Day continues, the excitement is palpable in Shreveport-Bossier, with hopes for a successful and enriching experience for all the young participants.
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Additional Resources
- KTBS: Best of the Zest Lemonade Contest
- Wikipedia: Lemonade
- KTAL: Shreveport-Bossier Lemonade Day Contest
- Google Search: Lemonade Day Shreveport
- Biz New Orleans: Lemonade Day is Now Lemonade Weekend
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Business
- NOLA: Lemonade Day in New Orleans
- Google News: Lemonade Stand Robbery
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