Makin’ Money Camp was Great!
Twenty-three 5th through 8th graders had a great time learning how to be successful entrepreneurs. They came from Laurel, Creighton, Atkinson, Clearwater, Wakefield, Newman Grove, Wayne, Hartington, Emerson and Plainview to take part in this two-day Makin’ Money Camp.
Participants had fun while learning how to develop a business plan, borrow money from a banker, and create their billboard ads. Some made business cards and radio tapes too. Each camper put together a product – a gourd birdhouse, fishing lure, nature photography notecards, or bracelets and key chains which they sold to Wayne Chamber of Commerce customers at the Camp Marketplace.
After selling their wares they toured six entrepreneurial businesses in Wayne where the owners shared their thoughts on being the owners. They said it has to be something you love doing and that it takes lots of work and long hours to make it a success.
The Camp was held May 29th & 30th in Wayne at the Wayne State College Student Center. It was funded in part by a grant from The Connie Fund Foundation. Other partners were the Northeast Nebraska RC&D, UNL Extension, the Center for Rural Affairs, Wayne State College, and Wayne Area Economic Development.
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