Lemonade Day registration open

SENECA COUNTY --- Paving a pathway to self-actualization and transformative change, Lemonade Day's experiential entrepreneurship program is back and better than ever. Lemonade Day is a national non-profit organization dedicated to teaching youth important business, financial, character-building and life skills that are the key ingredients of entrepreneurship. The Seneca Regional Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Vanguard-Sentinel Career and Technology Center, Croghan Colonial Bank, and Nicole Miller - State Farm Insurance Agent, to launch Lemonade Day countywide this year. The Seneca Regional Chamber of Commerce became the second Ohio community last year to participate in Lemonade Day, with the launch of Lemonade Day Tiffin. In August last year, Lemonade Day Tiffin saw eight students from Tiffin set up their Lemonade Day stands throughout the community. Based on feedback from the community, the Chamber partnered with additional community supporters to launch the program countywide this year. Bryce Riggs, executive director of the Seneca Chamber of Commerce, is excited for this event to grow. He said, "Last year was really exciting to see so many young entrepreneurs in our community that really added their own spin to their lemonade stands. We're extremely happy to see this program go countywide to see a much bigger impact throughout our community." Kids who participate in Lemonade Day are taught how to set goals, develop a business plan and pitch their plan to seek investment, be creative through brand and marketing, and put their plan into action to achieve their dreams. They are encouraged to spend some of their hard-earned money on themselves, save some and open a bank account and share some with a charity. "We also are really excited to partner with the Tiffin Seneca Farmers Market to host our Lemonade Day event this year as the increased foot traffic from their event will only allow for a better experience for everyone." Riggs added. Lemonade Day will conclude with the opportunity for participants to set up a lemonade stand from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 8 at the Tiffin Seneca Farmers Market. Those who are interested in signing up for the program can do so online at www.lemonadeday.org/Seneca-County. Lemonade Day History Over 16 years, Lemonade Day has served over 1.5 million young children and grown to be licensed in 100+ markets across North America. Chaperoned by one or more caring adults, who serves as youth mentors, these young business owners set up their lemonade stands in schools, parks, neighborhoods, places of worships, retail centers, marketplaces, and other public spaces to maximize their sales opportunities. Once signed up, children will have access to the Lemonade Day curriculum, which includes lessons on how to create budgets, profit-making goals, customer service, interactions with investors as well as giving back to their community. Children can access the curriculum through the interactive Lemonade app, which is highly encouraged, or they can pick up a physical workbook at the Chamber office, 96 S. Washington St., Suite B, Tiffin. Encourage the children and families you know to sign up for lemonade day soon. The biggest way to support young entrepreneurs is to show up at the farmer's market on June 8