| "I HAVE A DREAM" Tween & Teen Biz Fest |
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This event was made possible by:
Frank Jones (City of Refuge FGM) - use of building facilities.
Wanda Johnson (WOVEN, Inc.) - co-sponsor and provider of monetary gifts for winners.
Lorrie Faucheaux (La Capitol Federal Credit Union) - donated gift bags that included financial information.
Paula Bradley (Junior Achievement - BTR) - provided curriculum for Biz Fest workshop.
Andre Walls, Sr. (Anointed Digital Video Production) - Biz Fest judge and produced advertising video.
Clois Williams - Volunteer Workshop Teacher
Whitney Allen - Volunteer Workshop Teacher
Kendrick Allen - Volunteer Workshop Teacher
Taurin Lamar - Volunteer Photographer
Charonique Ursin - Volunteer Secretary & Food Service
Click here to view the Tween & Teen Biz Fest photo album.
Frank Jones (City of Refuge FGM) - use of building facilities.
Wanda Johnson (WOVEN, Inc.) - co-sponsor and provider of monetary gifts for winners.
Lorrie Faucheaux (La Capitol Federal Credit Union) - donated gift bags that included financial information.
Paula Bradley (Junior Achievement - BTR) - provided curriculum for Biz Fest workshop.
Andre Walls, Sr. (Anointed Digital Video Production) - Biz Fest judge and produced advertising video.
Clois Williams - Volunteer Workshop Teacher
Whitney Allen - Volunteer Workshop Teacher
Kendrick Allen - Volunteer Workshop Teacher
Taurin Lamar - Volunteer Photographer
Charonique Ursin - Volunteer Secretary & Food Service
Click here to view the Tween & Teen Biz Fest photo album.
| $50.00 Grand Prize Winner Jared Martin JDM Photos 225.545.9828 |
Voice of Vision 'Nterprise and Women of Vision Economic Network, Inc. hosted the first annual "I Have A
Dream" Tween & Teen Biz Fest. The business festival included a workshop that provided youth of West Iberville
Parish, ages 10-16, an opportunity to acquire knowledge about finances and entrepreneurialism. Activities began
on Saturday, January 9th at City of Refuge FGM in White Castle, Louisiana. After completion of classes, young
entrepreneurs showcased their businesses on Saturday, January 16, 2010.
As youth sold goods and/or services, they were judged based on skills such as marketing, professionalism,
time-management and customer service. Businesses featured were Greg's Woodworks (Gregory Terry, Jr.), JDM
Photos (Jared Martin), Immari's Jewelry (Bryanna Jones), Jones Lawn & Car Care (Stephen Jones) and The
Pecan Candy Café (M.C., Jr.). Although we are very proud of every participant, only two prizes were awarded
for management skills displayed. Therefore, we would like to congratulate Jared Martin and Stephen Jones.
Dream" Tween & Teen Biz Fest. The business festival included a workshop that provided youth of West Iberville
Parish, ages 10-16, an opportunity to acquire knowledge about finances and entrepreneurialism. Activities began
on Saturday, January 9th at City of Refuge FGM in White Castle, Louisiana. After completion of classes, young
entrepreneurs showcased their businesses on Saturday, January 16, 2010.
As youth sold goods and/or services, they were judged based on skills such as marketing, professionalism,
time-management and customer service. Businesses featured were Greg's Woodworks (Gregory Terry, Jr.), JDM
Photos (Jared Martin), Immari's Jewelry (Bryanna Jones), Jones Lawn & Car Care (Stephen Jones) and The
Pecan Candy Café (M.C., Jr.). Although we are very proud of every participant, only two prizes were awarded
for management skills displayed. Therefore, we would like to congratulate Jared Martin and Stephen Jones.
Jared Martin is a 16 year old resident of White Castle, La. who
registered his photography business for the Biz Fest. Jared
arrived equipped with all the essentials needed to conduct
business. He was confident in his services and knew how to
market to his audience. Jared was very professional and used
his spare time preparing for the next sale.
Interviewer: What inspired you to create this business?
Jared: "My love for taking pictures."
Interviewer: How did you come up with the company's name?"
Jared: "I was inspired by my mentor, Joyce Martin."
Interviewer: What was your favorite part of the lesson?
Jared: "Learning about the elements of a successful startup."
Interviewer: What would you like to say about this event?
Jared: "The Biz Fest was a great learning experience."
Interviewer: What was the most interesting part of preparing
your business for the festival?
Jared: "Making business cards was the most interesting part of
preparing my business."
Interviewer: Would you like to own your own business and
why?
Jared: Yes I would because I would like to call my own shots,
earn my own money and be my own boss.
registered his photography business for the Biz Fest. Jared
arrived equipped with all the essentials needed to conduct
business. He was confident in his services and knew how to
market to his audience. Jared was very professional and used
his spare time preparing for the next sale.
Interviewer: What inspired you to create this business?
Jared: "My love for taking pictures."
Interviewer: How did you come up with the company's name?"
Jared: "I was inspired by my mentor, Joyce Martin."
Interviewer: What was your favorite part of the lesson?
Jared: "Learning about the elements of a successful startup."
Interviewer: What would you like to say about this event?
Jared: "The Biz Fest was a great learning experience."
Interviewer: What was the most interesting part of preparing
your business for the festival?
Jared: "Making business cards was the most interesting part of
preparing my business."
Interviewer: Would you like to own your own business and
why?
Jared: Yes I would because I would like to call my own shots,
earn my own money and be my own boss.
| Runner-Up Winner Stephen Jones |
Stephen Jones is a 16 year old resident of Plaquemine, La. who
registered his Lawn & Car Care business for the Biz Fest.
Stephen not only came to sell his services, but to get contracts
that would keep his business alive. He was full of energy and
worked very well under pressure. Stephen was clear about his
mission and believed he could provide a needed service.
Interviewer: What inspired you to create this business?
Stephen: "I was motivated because my parents' vehicles were
always dirty.
Interviewer: Would you like to own your own business and
why?
Stephen: "Yes I would like to own my own business because I
am a born leader and I don't want to work for anyone."
Interviewer: Is there anything you would like to say about your
business or the Biz Fest event?
Stephen: "I just want to say that the Biz Fest event was a
blessing and a great learning experience."
registered his Lawn & Car Care business for the Biz Fest.
Stephen not only came to sell his services, but to get contracts
that would keep his business alive. He was full of energy and
worked very well under pressure. Stephen was clear about his
mission and believed he could provide a needed service.
Interviewer: What inspired you to create this business?
Stephen: "I was motivated because my parents' vehicles were
always dirty.
Interviewer: Would you like to own your own business and
why?
Stephen: "Yes I would like to own my own business because I
am a born leader and I don't want to work for anyone."
Interviewer: Is there anything you would like to say about your
business or the Biz Fest event?
Stephen: "I just want to say that the Biz Fest event was a
blessing and a great learning experience."
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