Thursday, May 15, 2014
It’s never too early to start thinking about what you want to be when you “grow up.” For many young people, Lemonade Day is a great way to build and develop an interest in business.
This nationwide event empowers kids and teenagers to become future entrepreneurs by starting and running their own business: a lemonade stand. Participants are given a workbook with lessons on entrepreneurial skills, such as goal setting, leadership, responsibility and teamwork. At the end, they’re prepared to open and operate their first business.
Partnering communities assist these young business owners by providing the structure and locations to set up and sell lemonade. Each child keeps the money they earn and decides what they will do with it. Some even choose to give their earnings to a charity, like Thorpe Creek Elementary School students who are donating their money to Riley Children’s Hospital.
Several Indiana communities are participating in this event, including Fort Wayne, Bloomington, Lafayette and Indianapolis. Events occur throughout the week and conclude on Lemonade Day, which is Saturday, May 17.
In Indianapolis, Mayor Greg Ballard will help turn the canal yellow to celebrate Lemonade Day on Friday, May 16 at 10 a.m. Gov. Mike Pence and First Lady Karen Pence will assist young entrepreneurs in selling lemonade on the south lawn of the Indiana Statehouse from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Music, prizes and food trucks will also be part of the Statehouse event. (NOTE: Due to rainy weather, Lemonade Day at the Statehouse has been rescheduled to Friday, May 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
To find a map of lemonade stand locations in your community, click here.
Whether as a parent, mentor, teacher or young business owner, the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus encourages you to participate in this excellent, innovative program. This is a great way to spark enthusiasm for a career path at a young age, helping kids and teens further develop this interest in other ways.
For more information on this event, click here. You can also learn more on Twitter and Facebook.
