Young Entrepreneur Institute

Tomorrow, Saturday, June 13th, stop by your local farmers market and support local, student businesses! The following young entrepreneurs selling under the YEM tents:

Willoughby Outdoor Farmers Market
Charlie with Lumios Candles

Geauga Fresh Farmers' Market
South Russell Village Hall
Amelia with Cozy Crochet
Ciara’s Crafts - braclets, necklaces, keychains, earrings, (pictured)

Hudson Clock Green | Main Street
Collin with Celiacing Around the Kitchen - gluten-free bakery.

Missed this month's Educator Power Hour? We've got good news! You can watch the recording from our June Educator Power Hour (AND past sessions) on our website.

YEI Power Hours are a series of free monthly webinars designed to provide educators with the tools and connections they need to bring entrepreneurship lessons and activities to K-12 students in the classroom and out-of-school.

This month's edition focused on creative learning that builds entrepreneurial mindsets. We heard from Jaikaran Sawhny and Roshni Sawhny from StoryPie and Ben Colas from Forest City Academy.

You can see the recording here: https://www.youngentrepreneurinstitute.org/resources/power-hour-episodes

What does a great Connecting Educators to Entrepreneurs day look like?

A real story from a real entrepreneur. Hands-on workshops with ideas you can use in August. Time with NWA teachers who care about the same things you do. And you get paid $50 to be there.

Know an NWA educator who should be there? Send them the link! https://pages.services/nwa.pd.youngentrepreneurinstitute.org/connecting-educators-and-entrepreneurs-06-30-2026/

June 30. NWACC Springdale.

The Complete Pitch Toolkit is a free, downloadable resource that shows K-12 educators how to teach and facilitate a pitch challenge in their classroom or program.

The Toolkit includes step-by-step guidance for five engaging lessons, along with colorful, interactive worksheets to support each stage. The Toolkit includes everything your organization needs to successfully launch a pitch contest. The new Student Pitch Packet has activities and lessons designed to guide learners directly.

Get your FREE toolkit: http://pitchtoolkit.youngentrepreneurinstitute.org.pages.services/the-complete-pitch-toolkit/

Register your program by June 15 for the YEI National Summer & OST Pitch Contest!

The YEI National Summer & Out-of-School Time Pitch Contest is officially open and students have the chance to compete nationally, win prizes, and build real entrepreneurial skills this summer.

Open to K-12 students, this contest allows participants to compete individually or as a team by identifying a problem, developing a solution, and pitching it in a 30–90 second video.

Winners will be selected in each grade band (K-4, 5-8, 9-12), and students have three different chances to take home a prize.

https://www.youngentrepreneurinstitute.org/programs/program/young-entrepreneur-pitch-challenge/out-of-school-content

We have four student businesses popping up across four markets on Saturday. Craftopia (pictured below) will be under the YEM tent at Farmers Market. Chloe with Kaleidoscope Kandi will be at , Neve, with Perfect Pair, will be selling her jewelry at Shaker Square Farmers Market . And lastly, Lani, with Beachy Vibes will be in Hudson for opening day at the .

Our next Educator Power Hour is Tuesday, June 9th. Join us for this FREE virtual event to learn more about creative learning that builds entrepreneurial mindsets!

Hear from Jaikaran Sawhny and Roshni Sawhny, Co-Founders of StoryPie and Benjamin Colas, founder of Forest City Academy.

YEI Power Hours are a series of free monthly webinars designed to provide educators with the tools and connections they need to bring entrepreneurship lessons and activities to K-12 students in the classroom and out-of-school.

Register now: https://pages.services/powerhour.youngentrepreneurinstitute.org/june-9-2026-power-hour-sign-in/

Connecting Educators to Entrepreneurs on June 30 - Featuring 7 Brew Coffee + Makayla Moore, VP of Training & Operations

Makayla Moore started working at a drive-through coffee stand. Today she’s a leader at 7 Brew, one of the fastest-growing companies in Arkansas — built from a single window in Rogers to hundreds of locations across the country. On June 30, she’ll be talking to NWA educators about what that journey looked like from the inside, and what it means for how we teach entrepreneurship.

Additional highlights:
-No cost to attend!
-Interactive workshop led by Kelly Biggar, Effective Leadership Academy
-Teacher panel discussion
-YIPPEE breakout sessions — hands-on with resources you can use in the fall
-Lunch and connection with other NWA educators
-$50 stipend from Economics Arkansas for teachers under contract for 2026–27

Register here: https://www.youngentrepreneurinstitute.org/calendar/2026/06/30/yei-summer-professional-development-connecting-educators-to-entrepreneurs

This event is presented in partnership with Economics Arkansas.

Young Entrepreneur Institute was thrilled to support the student vendors at Chardon's Kids Fest & Flea Market. Through a market-readiness workshop, students learned how to connect with customers, perfect their pitch, and create a visually appealing booth experience. Now they're putting those skills into practice at Kids Fest. Come shop, support young entrepreneurs, and enjoy a fun-filled day in Historic Chardon Square!

Shop local this weekend and support the next generation of makers, bakers, and innovators.

Kid business owners will be under the Young Entrepreneur Market (YEM) tent Saturday, May 30 at the Shaker Square Farmers Market, the Geauga Fresh Farmers Market, the Willoughby Farmers Market, and at the Crocker Park Farmers Market.

Know a student with a small business idea—or already running a business? They may be ready for the YEM tent!

Learn more by signing up for an orientation session with Patty. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094EAEAF2CA4F49-57433676-orientation #/

North Union Farmers Market Geauga Fresh Farmers' Market