Our Future Entrepreneurs

By Christopher Wise Spirit

Marketplace for Kids is a place where youth are free to show their creativity and innovation. Here we can see some of the most unique inventions and business ideas. Marketplace for Kids believes that youth are prospective skilled, innovative people who will continue to power a diversified, vigorous economy.

Marketplace for Kids held its first three Education Days in Devils Lake, Bottineau, and Dickinson, ND. The turnout was wonderful with a grand total of 243 projects. The following is only a sample of inventions and business ideas North Dakota students showcased.

ben-m-and-eric-a-6th-grade.pngFirst is The B & E Box made by Ben M. and Eric A. from New Rockford, ND. The B & E Box is a tackle box that has a magnetic lid for those who forget to latch it shut. They made it because they love to fish and sometimes would forget to latch it shut and their lures would go everywhere. They also make their own fishing lures they would like to sell along with The B & E Box.


ethan-j-6th-grade-bottine.pngEthan J from Bottineau, ND, wanted to helphis mom out with getting the mail. She would always have to get out of the car instead of reaching through the window. So, Ethan invented the Easy Out Mailbox. The Easy Out Mailbox has a handle you pull and the mail will come right to you. Ethan said he would like to sell the Easy Out Mailbox to help other people. Ethan has had great response to his invention and his mom is very happy.

christian-k-derek-l-and-sa.pngThe Ice Terminator made by Christian K., Derek L., and Sam K. from Hettinger, ND, is a pair of gloves to make scraping ice off your windshield easier and quicker. One of the gloves has scrapers on four of the fingers and a little bottle of antifreeze. The other hand has a brush you use to brush it all away. They thought of the idea out of the blue. They would like to see The Ice Terminator in stores.

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Other inventions showcased included:

The Chair Pocket. Made to sit on your chair at school, it has pockets to hold your school supplies so you won't lose them anymore. It was invented by Jessee R. from Devils Lake, ND.

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The Lunch Keeper was invented by Jonathan J. from Devils Lake, ND.  Made to help those students who get their lunch stolen, it is a regular lunch box with an electrical lock on it. You enter your combination and it will open.

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Bunny Bites, invented by Jacob W. from Rugby, ND, is rabbit food baked into little biscuits that will feed your rabbits for a long time.

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EZ Icing, which holds ice packs on any part of your body, was created by Rylee C., Codi S., and Abbie Z. from Killdeer, ND.

 

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The Ski Bike, invented by Andrew H. and Hunter W. from Bottineau, ND, has a wheel on the back and a ski in the front. It was made for those who want to ride bike in the snow during winter.


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The Plant Tower, invented by Mason K. from South Heart, ND, was invented to feed and water your plants. You hang your plants from the tower and then water and nutrients are fed to your plants to help them grow.

 


The future plans for these projects are to be showcased at the Bright Ideas Showcase and Contest which will be held at the North Dakota State Fair on Wednesday, July 28, 2010. At the Bright Ideas Showcase and Contest, inventions and business ideas compete with others from around the state for a chance to win prizes. This program is for those who want to take their invention or business idea to the next level.