2023
Vol. LXXII, No. 28
48 Pages June 4, 2024
After several weeks of working through a planning book to develop a business plan and attending "Lemmy University", Zoe Diemer (Grade 2) and Charlotte (Grade 5) feel ready for Lemonade Day. A trial run in front of their home allowed them to review their stand, taste test their lemonade formula, and perfect all aspects of their small business venture.
One of the most impressive youth programs available in this market is the annual Lemonade Day initiative. This program, offered by Community Futures East Central Alberta with the support of corporate sponsorship, teaches energetic young people the basics of small business and sets them up for success as entrepreneurs. Participants learn about developing and pricing a product to retail (in this case, tasty lemonade), work on their business plan, and are taught the importance of selecting and getting approval for a high-traffic location for their booth. They also learn how to effectively brand and market their product and provide great customer service. In addition, the program emphasizes the importance of financial literacy, encouraging participants to "Spend some, Save some, Share some" by setting goals and donating a portion of their profits to a charity of their choice. This year, Lemonade Day is Saturday, June 15. A list of locations for each of the youth small business owners will be posted on the Camrose Now! app each day next week. An ad will also be published in the June 11th issue of The Camrose Booster. Please consider supporting Lemonade Day next Saturday.
News Features
Special Olympics Camrose Affiliate hosts softball qualifier . . . . . . . . . 2 Reflections by Bonnie Hutchinson . . . . 4 Just Sayin' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Mepa to dance on world stage . . . . . . 13 Community Bus fares eliminated . . . . 21 Ask the Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Homespun by Laurel Nadon . . . . . . . . . 22 Mystery readers, NHL players . . . . . . . 22
This Week's Flyers *partial coverage
To Camrose Homes Tuesday
Brick Warehouse ✔ Canada Safeway ✔ City of Camrose Year in Review ✔ Hauser Home Hardware ✔ M & M Food Market ✔ Rona ✔ ✔ Shoppers Drug Mart ✔* U of A Tree Survey Walmart ✔ Wild Rose Co-op ✔
To Rural Homes With Booster ✔* ✔* ✔* ✔* ✔* ✔* ✔
Photo by Ron Pilger
Inside Who Can I Count On? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Out and About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 City of Camrose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 and 15 On the Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 and 21 Obituaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 and 25 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 to 30 Central Agencies Realty Inc. . 31 and 32