Questions?
Call or text Paula Fleming at: 508-652-4855
Students set up market-style booths to sell their products/services (Bakery, selling baked goods or artists selling their artwork) and share business ideas (think lawn-care services, custom crafts, tutoring, and more). Guests can browse, buy, place pre-orders, and talk with founders about their models, pricing, and plans. A short pitch block spotlights standout ventures, followed by open networking with peers, mentors, and community members.
Limited to ~30 student ventures to keep the experience hands-on and high-quality.
Hands-On Skill Building
You won’t just study entrepreneurship—you’ll build it. Using the support provided, building the foundation of a mini go-to-market plan. You’ll also prep booth materials and a 60-second "elevator" pitch for the Summit in November—so people can leave purchasing a product or buying into your idea.
A high-energy expo where your ideas turn into real mini-businesses—and you sell!
You get a table to show and sell your product or service. Make it yours with:
Business name & logo (simple sign or printout works)
Price list (clear and easy to read)
Pitch (60 seconds): who you are, what you sell, why it’s worth it
Display: tri-fold board, poster, or laptop with photos
Samples, demos, or products on the table
Examples:
• Baker—labeled baked goods, price menu, Venmo/QR code.
• Landscaper—flyer with name/logo, services + pricing, a “Book Me” sign for pre-orders.
You’ll talk with local business owners, industry pros, college staff, teachers, and community leaders—plus families and friends who can buy, give quick feedback, and help you make connections.
The digital workbook walks you step-by-step to:
Choose what you’ll sell (product or service)
Pick a name and make a simple logo
Set prices and basic costs
Plan your booth and 60-second pitch
This isn’t just a presentation—it’s real-world practice:
Sell to actual customers
Build confidence talking about your business
Get feedback you can use right away
Leave with proof you launched something real
Goal: Go home having sold something or booked a service, with a brand, pricing, and a plan you can keep growing.
A real mini-business: name, logo, price list, and a simple one-page plan you can share.
Sales or sign-ups: cash/card/QR sales, pre-orders, or bookings (e.g., lawn care slots).
Your 60-second pitch: practiced and ready for interviews, competitions, or college apps.
Customer feedback + next steps: what to improve, what to double down on.
Basic money math: costs, pricing, profit—so you know what you actually earn.
Starter marketing kit: a flyer or simple site/QR link and a way to collect contacts.
New connections: local business owners, mentors, and community supporters.
Certificate of Completion: something official to add to your resume/LinkedIn.
Real confidence: you launched, sold, and learned—skills you can keep growing.
