June 5: Young entrepreneurs showcase innovative businesses

The public is invited to support young entrepreneurs at the Rainbow District School Board Entrepreneur Fair at R. L Beattie Public School on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Approximately 45 innovative businesses will be on display in the school gym as students from Rainbow Schools sell their products and services from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm.

This event is being hosted in partnership with the Learning Initiative and the Regional Business Centre.

Awards will be presented at 1:15 pm. A panel of judges from the business community will evaluate displays. Judges will look at the effectiveness of the presentations to select the winners for Best Presentation, Best Business Plan, Best Product and Best Service. Participants will vote amongst themselves to select the winner of the Young Entrepreneur Award.

“The Rainbow District School Board Entrepreneur Fair gives Grade 7 and 8 students the opportunity to develop and run their very own business,” says Paula Biondi, Entrepreneur Fair Co-Chair. “Students create and implement business plans, and in the process, they foster knowledge of basic marketing strategies and apply a variety of academic skills learned in the classroom.”

Students use math for accounting and research skills to gather market information. Artistic abilities are used to create visuals and displays. Students also use oral and written communication skills by speaking with the public, selling their products and services, creating professional business plans, and developing business cards, websites, brochures and other promotional material. The tradeshow provides a dynamic learning experience for students, bringing the classroom curriculum to life.

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Media Contact:

Nicole Charette, Senior Advisor
Corporate Communications and Strategic Planning
Rainbow District School Board, 705-674-3171 ext. 7217.