Startup Business!

Young adults, kids, teens, 6th, 7th & 8th graders, listen up. THIS IS FOR YOU:

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When the going gets tough, the tough get going!

Look around, everyone's doing it. What? Why, starting a business, that's what! Read all about it here.

Kids starting a business — a great way to build skills and confidence.

Business ideas for kids — jam, lemonade, scooters, chores ... You name it, a kid will figure out a way to make money doing it!

Ways for kids to earn money — It's true, kids and money go together.

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This is your invitation ... please, PLEASE contact these groups, NOW, and start making your business dreams come true:

south chicago ymca YMCA Leaders Club — The new Teen Leaders Club is an active youth group that meets twice a week at the South Chicago YMCA, 3039 E. 91st, and works to make a positive impact on our community through fundraising, social and civic activities, and community service projects. For more information, please contact Ms. Claudia Smith, Youth and Family Coordinator, at 773.326.2709.

Kids Off The Block — "Business Appreciation Month" at Kids Off The Block, 11621 S. Michigan Ave., phone 773-995-9077. Kids will learn to understand their full economic power and then create a "village economy".

youth peace center Youth Peace Center — At the "World of Work" program, 420 W. 111th, (773) 995-0087, youth practice and perfect their business skills. The Youth Peace Center in Chicago's Roseland community, known as "Pretend Town" aims to empower the community through its youth programs, events and social group.



Ready-to-work, eager to learn

Interested? Want to learn more? GREAT! Let's go! Send an email today to Dorcas Brown at doctordorcas09@yahoo.com or write a letter to:

Community Extra
P.O. Box 436834
Chicago, IL 60643-6834

What does the future hold? It's up to you! Remember — when you are the boss, you hold the key! Finally ...

What business do you want to be in? Why? — Click and answer these questions and you've completed this assignment! Thanks! Good job. Now go out and make a million!


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