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Commission recognizes Junior Entrepreneurs program; 32 students participated this year
Summary
The commission heard presentations from 32 Junior Entrepreneurs participants, who ran 25 businesses and described training, a Shark-Tank style pitch and summer booths at local events.
Commissioners recognized the 2025 Junior Entrepreneurs participants and heard brief remarks from several youth business owners who described products and services developed during the program.
Program organizers said this year’s session included 32 participants and funded 25 business projects. The week-long sessions teach basic business principles, financials, marketing, product design and a final three-minute presentation before outside judges modeled on "Shark Tank." Participants showed samples (t-shirts, seasoning blends, glass art, lawn services) and several young owners thanked the commission and county partners for financial and in-kind support.
Commissioners and staff noted the program’s role in workforce and economic development, said the county and local chambers help by providing booths at community events and the county fair, and asked organizers to continue sharing updates. Several students spoke briefly; organizers described follow-up activities including summer booths and ongoing mentorship.
Why it matters: The program supports entrepreneurship and workforce skills for youth in the county and provides small economic activity and civic engagement opportunities for participants.
