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Marketplace for Kids is a unique educational program offering encouragement for developing young entrepreneurs. It provides young people with a forum to present and explain their projects which are demonstrating entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity.
Marketplace for Kids also provides a variety of classes and educational exhibits to help young people develop their business skills, enhance personal development, and build friendships with other future leaders. Marketplace for Kids demonstrates the special role of youth in improving the economic future of our communities.
Who Coordinates the Event?
Each community/region has its own Volunteer Advisory Leadership Team to work on details, coordination, local support, publicity, and involvement. The Co-Chairs of each Advisory Leadership Team serve on a Statewide Advisory Leadership Team to maintain continuity in the program.
Did you know Marketplace for Kids?
- Is free to schools, youth organizations, and any student who wants to participate.
- Meets these standards and benchmarks:
- National Content Standards for Entrepreneurship Education
- North Dakota Standards and Benchmarks
- National Education Standards
- Is available for one semester of graduate credit.
Who are the Board of Directors?
- Shirley Dykshoorn, President
- Bon Wikenheiser, Vice President
- Wayne Kutzer, Secretary
- Mike Seminary, Treasurer
- Scott Davis, Member
HONORARY MEMBERS
- Dr. Wayne G. Sanstead
- Sarah Vogel
If you would like
additional information, please contact:
Marilyn K.
Kipp, Executive Director
Marketplace of Ideas/Marketplace for Kids, Inc.
210 North 4th Street
Bismarck, ND 58501-4004
701-663-0150
Toll-Free: 888-384-8410
Fax: 701-663-1032
marketplace@btinet.net
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