The Gluckstadt Madison Business Alliance is excited to announce that applications have officially closed for the first-ever Kidz Biz Market, and the program has now moved into the Kidz Biz Academy phase.

Twenty young entrepreneurs from across the area have been selected to participate in this exciting new program designed to encourage creativity, confidence, leadership and entrepreneurship among children.



As part of the Kidz Biz Academy, participants are receiving a series of educational videos featuring local business leaders who are sharing practical advice and encouragement from their own experiences in business. Each video is accompanied by optional worksheets to help participants think through topics such as business ideas, pricing, customer service, marketing and creating an eye-catching booth.

“This has already been such a fun and encouraging process,” said Elizabeth Tyler. “We have been so impressed with the creativity and excitement from these young entrepreneurs. It is inspiring to see children begin thinking about their ideas, products and future goals at such an early age.”

The Kidz Biz Market will give participants the opportunity to showcase and sell their products and services in a real marketplace environment while gaining valuable hands-on business experience.

The Business Alliance encourages the community to come out and support these future entrepreneurs and leaders on the day of the event. Shoppers will have the opportunity to meet the young business owners, hear their ideas and purchase unique products created by the participants themselves.

The Kidz Biz Market is presented by Trustmark as the Founding Sponsor, with additional support from Digio Strategies and Time 4 Toys as Dream Big Sponsors. Zaxby's is serving as the Lunch Sponsor for the event.