AMERICAN CANYON, Calif. — American Canyon announced the successful launch of Kids Commerce, a groundbreaking youth entrepreneurship program, in conjunction with the highly anticipated ‘Meet Me in the Street’ event series from the AMERICAN CANYON, Calif. American Canyon, which begins Wednesday.
To support its goal of expanding diverse business and employment opportunities, the American Canyon City Council on May 2 approved waiving business license fees for youth participating in the Kids Commerce program.
The American Canyon Chamber of Commerce launched Kids Commerce as a comprehensive program that equips young participants with essential business skills, including business planning, budgeting, marketing strategies and financial literacy.
Through hands-on learning, the program makes it easy to create business plans, establish a social media presence, open bank accounts, and apply for necessary permits at the city, county, and county levels. State and County.
Local American Canyon businesses have partnered with the Chamber to offer training sessions. Redwood Credit Union facilitated financial education by teaching participants how to budget and manage a bank account. Darelle Doi and Invesdid led a vision board session to teach young participants how to find their purpose and vision. Additionally, Kasama Lee, an expert from Re/Max Gold American Canyon, shared her knowledge of marketing strategies with the young entrepreneurs.
Kids Commerce showcases a wide range of youth businesses, showcasing the creativity and innovation of young entrepreneurs. From homemade dog cookies to handmade hair scrunchies, jewelry, key chains, tie-dye shirts and tempting treats like ice cream sandwich cookies and truffles, Kids Companies Commerce have it all. Additional offerings in art, clothing, plants, tacos, and even slime create a vibrant market.
“The response to Kids Commerce has been phenomenal,” said Valeria Zizak-Morais, president and CEO of the American Canyon Chamber of Commerce. “We have witnessed the transformation of these young entrepreneurs as they develop crucial business skills and gain the confidence to pursue their passions.”
The “Meet Me in the Street” event acts as a bridge connecting businesses to the community. It features 100 business tables, 40 food vendors, live music, yard games, children’s activities and a bar offering a selection of seasonal wines, beers and cocktails.
“This year, Meet Me in the Street promises to be an exciting and engaging experience for participants of all ages,” said Jen Kansanback, spokesperson for the City of American Canyon.
The event will take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, and again on Wednesday, July 12 and Wednesday, August 9 on West American Canyon Road between James and Elliott.
