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Organizers pitch 'Hustlefest' to give local youth business experience after recent violence
Summary
A community initiative called Hustlefest aims to give youth ages 8–21 a safe place to practice entrepreneurship and receive mentorship; commissioners and local business groups pledged support and offers to connect the organizers with resources and a nonprofit pitch program.
Organizers of a proposed youth entrepreneurship event called "Hustlefest" asked the commission for support on Aug. 19, citing recent local violence and a need for alternatives that give young people legitimate, supervised ways to earn and learn.
Tiffany Robinson, who described the event as a community-driven "job fair" for kids ages 8 to 21, said Hustlefest would provide booth space, safe selling opportunities,…
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