The people behind
every big idea

Hiren Patel

Hiren Patel owns and operates 64 Dunkin' locations and 4 Smoothie King stores. He built his franchise portfolio from the ground up through decades of disciplined operations and reinvestment. Today he leads hundreds of employees across two national brands. Hiren understands what young founders face because he walked the same path: start small, learn fast, grow with care. His contribution, the largest in BizBuzz history, funds camps, Fish Tank prizes, and materials for student entrepreneurs across Chicagoland in 2026.

Right Choice Dental Care

Right Choice Dental Care provides cosmetic, family, and restorative dentistry at three Naperville locations on Aurora Avenue, 95th Street, and Ogden Avenue. Dr. Pinal, a summa cum laude graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry, leads the practice. Services include general dentistry, braces, veneers, implants, and dentures for patients of all ages. The practice has backed BizBuzz youth entrepreneurship programs every year since 2025, one of our most loyal supporters.

Teen Philanthropy Initiative

The Teen Philanthropy Initiative, run by Naperville nonprofit KidsMatter, trains 30 high school juniors at a time in fundraising, budgeting, and grant-making. Each cohort awards $10,000 in grants to youth-serving nonprofits across the greater Chicago area. Their 2026 grant marks a second straight year of support for BizBuzz.

Nara Rosie

Nara Rosie supports young entrepreneurs in the Naperville area. Her gift funds camp materials and programming for student founders.

Elite Tutoring Place

Elite Tutoring Place has provided K-12 tutoring and SAT/ACT prep in Naperville since 2009. The center has sponsored BizBuzz every year since 2024.

Right Choice Dental Care

May 18 & June 8, 2025

Right Choice Dental Care serves Naperville families at three locations with cosmetic, general, and restorative dentistry. Dr. Pinal, a summa cum laude graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry, leads the practice. In May and June 2025 the practice family, together with Taksh, gave a combined $1,500 to BizBuzz. The funding expanded programming and helped BizBuzz reach more students than in any prior year.

AT&T

April 1, 2025

AT&T ranks among the largest telecommunications companies in the world. The company serves more than 100 million U.S. families and businesses through wireless and fiber networks. AT&T invests in education and digital access programs in communities nationwide. Their 2025 sponsorship funded BizBuzz camps and competitions across Chicagoland.

Teen Philanthropy Initiative

April 20, 2025

The Teen Philanthropy Initiative, a program of Naperville nonprofit KidsMatter, teaches high school students strategic giving over a two-year cohort. Students learn fundraising, budgeting, and grant evaluation, then award $10,000 to youth-serving nonprofits in the greater Chicago area. Cohort members visit applicant organizations, review proposals, and vote on awards. Their 2025 grant recognized BizBuzz's work in youth entrepreneurship education.

Kabat American

May 13, 2025

Kabat American has backed BizBuzz since the first camp in 2024. The company returned in 2025 with a second $1,000 sponsorship. Funding at this level covers venue costs, materials, and prizes for an entire camp session. Repeat support from Kabat American helped BizBuzz grow from one summer program into a year-round organization.

Costco

May 13, 2025

Costco Wholesale operates nearly 900 warehouses worldwide. Their repeat sponsorship covers supplies and materials for BizBuzz camp sessions.

Kabat American

May 28, 2024

Kabat American signed on before the first BizBuzz camp session in May 2024. Their early funding paid for the supplies, space, and prizes needed to launch. Founding sponsors take a chance on unproven ideas, and Kabat American took ours. BizBuzz exists today because of this early belief.

Midwest Badminton

July 13, 2024

Midwest Badminton runs training facilities in Woodridge and Naperville with up to 13 courts, LED lighting, and airflow flooring designed to prevent injuries. Coaches offer team training, private lessons, and open gym for kids and adults. The club has sent students to the state championship every year since 2012. Their 2024 sponsorship funded the inaugural Fish Tank competition and summer camp programming.

Conference Planning Resources

June 10, 2024

Conference Planning Resources, based in Naperville, handles hotel procurement, site selection, and contract negotiation for national associations and Fortune 500 companies. The firm plans sales meetings, conferences, and executive retreats. Their sponsorship supported BizBuzz's first summer of in-person sessions.

SteamDream Team

July 25, 2024

SteamDream Team gives kids hands-on STEM education. Their donation backed a shared goal: more kids building and creating.

Samantha Zylstra & Associates, LLC

June 10, 2024

Samantha Zylstra & Associates is a Naperville counseling practice offering therapy for couples, families, and adults. The firm helped cover program costs during BizBuzz's first summer.

Elite Tutoring Place

June 10, 2024

Elite Tutoring Place has tutored K-12 students in Naperville since 2009. The center was among the first local businesses to sponsor BizBuzz and has returned every year since.

Best Brains

June 13, 2024

Best Brains teaches math, English, abacus, and coding to students ages 3 to 14 at centers across North America. Their sponsorship brought business education to the same age group they serve.

Costco

June 18, 2024

Costco Wholesale ranks among the largest retailers in the world. Their sponsorship supplied BizBuzz's first summer camp.

Center for Future Innovators Inc.

June 18, 2024

Center for Future Innovators is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit teaching robotics, coding, and engineering to kids in Chicago and Blue Island. Their support helped BizBuzz reach more student entrepreneurs.

Naper Nuts & Sweets

July 10, 2024

Naper Nuts & Sweets has sold candy in downtown Naperville since 1983, growing from 350 products to nearly 4,000. The shop shows young founders what decades of steady small business growth look like.