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Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce Announce Winners at the 5th Annual Kids Biz Expo

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Friday the 13th turned out to be lucky for the winners of the 5th Annual Kids Biz Expo sponsored by Bobcat. The event was previously scheduled for August 2nd but rescheduled due to local storms. It was slightly damp, but spirits were high for all the kids who participated this year. Kids Biz Expo continues to be a huge success for the participants and shoppers alike.

The event coincided with the  Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 featuring Camel City Yacht Club, who had the crowd dancing and singing along to fan favorites, and was held on the Broad Street United Methodist Church lawn.

This year the program expanded to 23 individual booths and items ranged from cookies and lemonade to handmade jewelry and unique arts.

The Kids Biz Expo is designed for school age children from Kindergarten through High School and offers them the opportunity to set up a booth/table with a product they feel passionate about. This year we had expanded to 23 talented, dedicated kids who created crafts, jewelry, baked goods, beverages, or sold other fun and interesting items. It is a great opportunity for them to understand the elements of owning a business as they learn real-life business skills.

This year’s winners are:

Overall Event Top Pick – Ariana, Gavin & Asher Neihaus, Handmade organic soaps, sachets, cards and jewelry

 

 

Winner Age Group 5-9: James Alps, Acrylic Pour Paintings

 

 

Winner Age Group 10-14: Bentley Pearson, Handmade Paracord wristbands, keychains and zippy pulls

 

Kids Biz Expo is held every year through the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce. Information is sent to schools, news outlets and kids organizations with details. If you want to make sure your child receives an application for next year, please email your information to Joni Stone at jstone@statesvillechamber.org.

For more information, please call The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce, Joni Stone at 704-873-2892, Ext 0, or visit us at www.statesvillechamber.org/kids-biz-expo.