You can start as an entrepreneur any time, but it's even better when you start young. Entrepreneurship helps children develop self-discipline and self-respect and sets them up for economic success.
I'm a big believer in youth entrepreneurship, so I was honored to be asked to be a judge and help get the word out about the 2006 Bank of America Youth Entrepreneur Awards, a program that "rewards and nurtures local [New York City] youth-run businesses and nonprofits by providing grants, technical assistance, and publicity to participants."
To enter, entrepreneurs must:
- live in New York City and be between 12-22 years of age;
- offer a product and/or service and have served at least 3 customers;
- have an original concept, long-term goals and strategies to meet those goals;
- be able to provide two professional references.
20 winners will recieve:
- from $300 to $2,500 in cash awards
- an all-expense paid three-day trip to the Emerging Business Leaders Summit in Washington, D.C.
- exhibition space at the Youth Entrepreneur Expo, with 2,000 attendees
- recognition at an awards ceremony with top business and civic leaders
- recognition in a booklet to be distributed throughout NYC
- opportunities for media coverage
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