The people behind
every big idea
BizBuzz exists because businesses and individuals choose to invest in young entrepreneurs. Every contribution goes directly toward camps, competitions, and programs for students.
See perks of becoming a sponsor$1,000+
8 sponsors
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 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.
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.
AT&T
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
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
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.
Kabat American
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
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.
$250 – $999
2 sponsorsTeen 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.
Conference Planning Resources
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.
Up to $250
11 sponsors
Nara Rosie
Nara Rosie supports young entrepreneurs in the Naperville area. Her gift funds camp materials and programming for student founders.
SteamDream Team
SteamDream Team gives kids hands-on STEM education. Their donation backed a shared goal: more kids building and creating.
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.
Office Furniture Solutions
Office Furniture Solutions sells new, pre-owned, and refurbished office furniture from its Naperville showroom. The dealer has served the Chicagoland area for over 20 years.
Costco
Costco Wholesale operates nearly 900 warehouses worldwide. Their repeat sponsorship covers supplies and materials for BizBuzz camp sessions.
Samantha Zylstra & Associates, LLC
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
Elite Tutoring Place has tutored K-12 students in Naperville since 2009. It was among the first to sponsor BizBuzz and returns every year.
Best Brains
Best Brains teaches math, English, abacus, and coding to kids ages 3 to 14 across North America. Their gift brought business education to the same age group.
Costco
Costco Wholesale ranks among the largest retailers in the world. Their sponsorship supplied BizBuzz's first summer camp.
Center for Future Innovators Inc.
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
Naper Nuts & Sweets has sold candy in downtown Naperville since 1983, growing to nearly 4,000 products. The shop shows young founders what steady small business growth looks like.
Sponsorship tiers
The more you give, the more visibility you receive. Here is what each tier unlocks.
$1,000+
Everything in Silver, plus a booth at the Fish Tank competition and t-shirt recognition on the following year's BizBuzz shirt.
$250 – $999
Everything in Bronze, plus a speaking opportunity at Fish Tank and an invitation to our picnic.
Up to $250
Distribution of your promotional materials at our events and a feature on the BizBuzz website.
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