FUQUAY-VARINA STARTUP CHALLENGE

...for Middle and High School Students in the Greater Fuquay-Varina Area

* * * (3) Friday Workshops + (1) Weekend Challenge = Launch Your Business Startup for Nonprofit! * * *

EVERY SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS BEGAN WITH AN IDEA...

• Learn What It Takes to Turn Your Idea into a Business

• Meet Local Business Mentors, Designers, and Experts

• Win AMAZING and COOL Prizes!

STARTUP WORKSHOPS FOR YOUNG ASPIRING BUSINESS CREATORS

Friday, March 2, 2018 | 5pm to 7pm

• What Does It Take to Start Your Own Business?
• Aligning Your Passions and Mind Set
• What It Means to Be An Entrepreneur

Friday, March 9, 2018 | 5pm to 7pm

• Purpose, Facing Fears, and Transforming Failures
• Developing Your Personal + Professional Brand
• LinkedIn Profiles & Resumes That Work

Friday, March 16, 2018 | 5pm to 7pm

• Business Plans for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
• What Are You Selling? Who Are Your Customers?
• Resources, Capacity, and Road Map Discussion

FV STARTUP CHALLENGE WEEKEND

Friday, March 23, 2018 | 4pm to 8pm

• FV Startup Challenge Day #1
• Networking / Mentors / Pitches
• Individual and Group Work

Saturday, March 24, 2018 | 8:30am to 8pm

• FV Startup Challenge Day #2
• Workshops / Business Panel Q&A / Business Mentors / Project Stations
• Individual & Group Work
• Presentations & Judging (6:30pm to 8pm)

All Workshops & Events Hosted at:

Fuquay Coworking & Cortex CoGaming Center
1000 N. Main Street, Suite 102
Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
919.346.1735

https://FuquayCoworking.com
https://CortexCoGaming.com

About the Fuquay-Varina Startup Challenge (FVSC) by R.I.S.E.

The Fuquay-Varina Startup Challenge is a (4) week startup development program designed to support and nurture aspiring entrepreneurs at the middle and high school levels, and is a collaboration between Fuquay Coworking (Empowered Ideas) and the Fuquay-Varina Middle School (FVMS) and High School (FVHS). The initiative is a collaboration between local businesses, schools, nonprofits, and young leaders in the community.

About R.I.S.E.

R.I.S.E. (Resilient & Innovative Student Entrepreneurs) is a program developed by Empowered Ideas of Fuquay-Varina, NC, and is designed to support and nurture aspiring (and existing) entrepreneurs at the middle and high school levels. Originally developed to assist Youth Prevention Clubs across the country addressing substance abuse/misuse prevention, suicide prevention, and anti-bullying initiatives – it has since grown to support youth leaders venturing into nonprofit and entrepreneurial projects. The program consists of seminars, unique youth-focused events, and strategic planning workshops.

2018 FVSC Program Funding

The program is supported by a grant from the office of Tamara Barringer (NC Senate, District 17) through the Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce.

NOTE: Homeschool students are welcome to participate. This program is open to any child interested in participating, whether they have a great idea for a business, or just want to help a fellow peer with their idea. Anyone with a postive attitude is welcome to attend.