Advice from “TinyPreneurs”
Raising money for a good cause was a theme at this years Tinypreneurs event. Children were selling products they created and designed with portions of proceeds going to various charities. When asked for more information on the charities the children lit up. Often, the response was about a family member who had an illness. Some were survivors but others were not. The kids spoke proudly about the reasons for donating the funds:
Dad’s Inspiring Dad’s
That’s exactly what’s happened in meeting our new friends Ramses and his son Max. At age 9 Max wanted to raise funds to attend a summer camp. His dad Ramses listened to all of Max’s innovative ideas to raise enough funds to get to camp. Inspired by his son’s ambition, Ramses decided to utilize his event planning experience and developed a business showcase event for not only Max but all of his friends.
Tri-City News Hightlights Build a Biz Kids & KidPreneur Camps
The Tri-City News decided to come out on a hot day for a glass of lemonade served up by our very own Build a Biz Kids!
Featured on the home page of their website and an article in the Friday Newspaper, Ethan Ricketts & Nikolas Boal can be seen with big smiles knowing their hard work is helping a great organization like SHARE Family & Community Centres (as well as the excitement of being featured in the newspaper of course).
“Hey! Want Some Lemonade?”
Having these two support our non-profit start-up has reinforced exactly why we are so excited for this program. They are passionate and have unlimited ideas. With tools and encouragement there is a world of possibility ahead of them. These 8 and 9 year olds are asking questions about our business strategies and offer intelligent suggestions.
One Child Can Make a Difference. Just Ask Calliope
There is an 11 year old who caught my attention with the inspired passion she had and action she took to raising enough money to donate over 1000 shoes! Just under 500 shoes this year alone. Her name is Calliope and she lives right here in the Tri-Cities.
Local Non-Profit Partners with Vancity to Teach Kids Fundraising
A local partnership has begun building our future community leaders right here in the Tri-Cities. Build a Biz Kids is a not for profit summer camp and after-school program provider focusing on entrepreneurship and community engagement.
Empowering Youth For Their Financial Future!
What happens when your boss is 9yrs old? Like a CEO, my son is inspired with ideas for better business and community. And like many CEO’s, once he’s shared his vision he delegates the implementation strategy to his leadership team (AKA Mom & Dad). Like any parent, I went looking for ways to encourage his […]
Welcome to Build a Biz Kids
Welcome to Build a Biz Kids, a Non Profit Society, BizKids Practical Education ASSN, working to help facilitate young kids’ creativity and natural entrepreneurial spirit through after school programs as well as spring break and summer camps.