Lemonade Day returns to Tiffin

TIFFIN — Young entrepreneurs will have two opportunities this summer to develop financial literacy skills with Tiffin's Lemonade Day. According to a press release, Lemonade Day will be offered on both Saturday, July 11 and Saturday, July 25 this year, "allowing additional flexibility for families while also increasing participation opportunities and community impact." "Lemonade Day is a fun, experiential program that teaches youth how to start, own and operate their very own business - a lemonade stand," states lemonadeday.org. The national program equips youth with the skills "to recognize opportunity, take initiative and innovate in the face of challenges – in essence, to dream and achieve," the website states. Tiffin launched its local Lemonade Day in 2023, becoming just the second community in Ohio to join the initiative. Bryce Riggs, president and CEO of Seneca County Collaborative, said Tiffin wanted to be one of the "early starters" of the program, recognizing the importance developing all stages of the "entrepreneurship ecosystem." "We feel it's important to engage all members of the community to provide comprehensive experience," he said. In 2024, 19 youth participated locally in Lemonade Day. Nationally, the initiative has reached more than one million children, the release states. Leading up to the Lemonade Days, Riggs said participants complete course material through an app, learning about budgeting, creating a business model, marketing, stewardship and financial literacy. "Financial literacy is a huge skill," he said. According to the press release, "Participants will create and operate their own lemonade stand during one assigned Saturday market event." Participating in events like Lemonade Day, Riggs said, helps build a "culture of entrepreneurship." To register for Lemonade Day or for more information, visit DevelopSenecaCounty.org/LemonadeDay.