BizBuzz 2024
Our inaugural year: BizBuzz delivered comprehensive entrepreneurship programs including summer camps, year-round workshops, and the Fish Tank pitch competition across DuPage County, reaching nearly 1,000 students.
2024 Impact Metrics
2024 Programs
Camp Session 1: Ideation & Innovation
Students kicked off our free 2024 Summer Entrepreneurship Camp by exploring the basics of business-minded thinking, learning how to identify and solve real-world problems. After being introduced to concepts like value creation and market fit with 10 instructors, students dove into our Mini Fish Tank activity with $200+ in prizes.
Camp Session 2: Unique Value Proposition & Networking
Students learned how to craft a unique value proposition for their businesses and practiced their networking skills with 9 instructors. They put their skills to the test in a coffee shop simulation contest with $100 in awards.
Camp Session 3: Marketing
Students explored marketing, branding, and advertising through activities like the 'Guess the Brand' game and a flyer design challenge with $140 in prizes.
Camp Session 4: Public Speaking
Students explored the art of sales and pitching. Guided by 14 instructors, they practiced their public speaking skills and competed in an interactive, hands-on pitch contest with over $170 in prizes.
Camp Session 5: Finance
Students learned the basics of personal and business finance from 16 instructors. They then put their skills to the test in a dream vacation budgeting game with over $330 in prizes.
Camp Session 6: Pitching
The final session before Fish Tank where students finalized their pitch decks and practiced rehearsing their scripts. Preliminary judges offered exciting feedback.
2024 Timeline
Scott Elementary School Talk
Crone Middle School Talk
Summer Camp Begins
Camp Session 6 & Pitch Preparation
Fish Tank 2024 Finals
Best Brains Workshops
Madison Junior High Program Starts
Brookdale Elementary Workshops Begin
Stories from 2024
From Idea to First Place: Garrett's Gourmet Dog Treats
Garrett's Gourmet Dog Treats offers organic, natural, and delicious snacks made with fewer than five ingredients. As a healthier, modern alternative to conventional options, they ensure man's best friend enjoys treats that are both simple and satisfying.
CEO Shares Journey to Fearless Entrepreneurship
Sharing her journey of creating one of Naperville's largest nonprofit organizations, she inspired students to embrace risk, pursue their passions, and lead through social innovation.
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2024 Partners
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