WAKE FOREST — Budding business owners will again be showcased at the Wake Forest Area Chamber Foundation’s Young Entrepreneur’s Fair, sponsored by The Gather Group on Saturday, May 7, at Meet in the Street.

The Young Entrepreneurs Fair gives students from age 9 to 14 an opportunity to manufacture, market and sell their handmade products.

As part of its mission to support both entrepreneurship and youth programming, the Wake Forest Area Chamber Foundation invites students to participate at no charge. 

“We’re dedicated to nurturing the next generation of business leaders, and the Young Entrepreneurs Fair is an ideal opportunity for young people to learn about marketing and selling their products,” said Ann Welton, chamber president.

Once again, there will be two workshops this year scheduled prior to the fair to help students with their business and marketing plans. 

“By participating in the fair, students get real-world experience in manufacturing, inventory control, branding, marketing and sales,” said Welton. “By adding these workshops, we hope to also show them how to make a profit!” 

The workshops will be held at Wake Electric in downtown Wake Forest on Thursday, Feb. 24, and Thursday, March 24 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Applications are currently being accepted through Feb. 15. They can be accessed by visiting wakeforestchamber.org, by calling the Chamber at 919-556-1519, or clicking https://tinyurl.com/YEF2022.