The Los Alamos Small Business Development Center is providing a unique opportunity to youth in the community to experience the rewards of starting a new business. The Youth Business Grant Program will provide up to $400 to enterprising young business people, ages 13-19, who want to start a business this summer.
To apply, the students must prepare a mini-business plan, which includes an operating budget, for evaluation by the SBDC. Applications are available on www.ybgp.org. The completed plan is due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 13, 2011. Students will attend an interview and discuss their plan with a selection panel, as well as submit a final report at the end of the summer. Applications must be returned by mail to Emiley Bainbridge at the SBDC, 190 Central Park Square, Los Alamos, NM 87544 or submitted in person to the receptionist at the Small Business Center.
This program would not be possible without the generous donations and support of the local business community. Any donations a business would like to make will be used solely to fund grants to the youth. The Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation and the Los Alamos Small Business Development Center will cover all other costs of the program. If you have any questions, please call the Los Alamos Small Business Development Center at 505-661-4803.