TCMU Honors Young Entrepreneurs and Sells Their Products
A Platform for Young Entrepreneurs
In an exciting initiative, The Children’s Museum of the Upstate (TCMU) in Greenville, South Carolina, is providing a platform to celebrate the creativity and business acumen of six young entrepreneurs. The recognized individuals, all girls under the age of 16, will have an opportunity to sell their hand-crafted toys at the museum’s gift shop for a period of 30 days.
More than Just a Sale: Recognition and Confidence Building
The TCMU not only provided a retail outlet for these young entrepreneurs’ products but also awarded the winners with social media promotions, four admission tickets, and a 30-day retail display at the TCMU Store. This endeavor goes beyond the sale of their products, fostering a sense of accomplishment and boosting their confidence.
The Featured Young Entrepreneurs
Among the chosen ones are:
- Desiree McNutt, age 12. A budding crochet artist celebrated for her ‘two peas in a pod’ crochet creations.
- Ruthie Williams, age 14. She exhibits her craft skill with her crocheted cat hats, bookmarks, and keychains.
- Charlotte Brogdon, age 11. She spreads her inspirational message,”It doesn’t really matter how old you are. You can make an impact on the world.”
- Savannah Jenkins, age 8. The youngest of the group, Jenkins designs sunglasses for kids, intending to spread “happiness and confidence”.
- Emma Bogle, age 12. A creative artist with her 3D printed animal habitats, she also showcased her craftsmanship by designing the display case.
- Scarlett Graham, age 15. The teenager surprised everyone with her handcrafted beaded suncatchers.
Youth Empowerment at Its Best
The TCMU’s initiative not only offers these young business minds a chance to showcase and sell their products but also encourages them to pursue their entrepreneurial ambitions. This platform is instrumental in fostering great skill and boosting self-esteem among these talented children, ultimately preparing them for a bright future.
A Glimpse into TCMU’s Young Entrepreneur Market
The winners were chosen after a thorough process that involved nearly 30 kids launching their own business at the TCMU’s young entrepreneur market. These children were tasked with formulating a business and marketing plan, while their products were judged on their creativity, fun-factor, and play value.
A Step toward Inspiration
The initiative by TCMU offers an inspiring story to all young dreamers. The platform crafted by the museum display’s dedication towards fostering a spirit of entrepreneurship among children. As Charlotte Brogdon said, “Everyone has different qualities that they can activate and use those things to do good.”.
