State Rep. Woody Burton joined young entrepreneurs at the Statehouse on Friday to celebrate Lemonade Day.
“Lemonade Day is a national educational initiative dedicated to teaching kids how to start, own and operate their own business,” said Rep. Burton. “Through the program, kids learn about entrepreneurship, financial literacy, philanthropy and much more.”
Launched in Houston, Texas in 2007, Lemonade Day has grown from 2,700 kids in one city to 150,000 kids in 36 cities across the U.S. and Canada.
According to the program website, Lemonade Day is a strategic 14-step process that walks youth from a dream to a business plan, while teaching them the principles required to start any big company.
“Small businesses are the backbone of America,” said Rep. Burton. “My hope is that Lemonade Day will spark entrepreneurship in our youth and inspire them to work hard.”
For more information, visit www.indianapolis.lemonadeday.
