The Eagle River Revitalization Program (ERRP) announced that applications are now open for the 2025 Young Entrepreneur Market (YEM!) program.
YEM! is a hands-on program designed to empower youth ages 10-17 by helping them turn their ideas into successful businesses through mentorship, education, and real-world market experiences.
To prepare young entrepreneurs for success, YEM! is offering a series of interactive training workshops leading up to the 2025 market season. These sessions will provide guidance on business planning, marketing, pricing, and sales, as well as hands-on practice with booth setup and customer engagement.
• Friday, March 14 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at City Hall (525 E. Maple St., Eagle River). Incredible Bank will be sponsoring lunch. Meet YEM! mentors, explore ideas, and start developing a business plan.
• Friday, April 11 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at City Hall. Deep dive into key business skills — marketing, pricing, sales tracking and storytelling — while refining plans with expert support.
• Friday, May 9 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Veterans Resource Center (418 W. Pine St., Eagle River). Get ready for market day — practice setting up booths, perfect pitches, and receive feedback from mentors and community members.
Each workshop includes lunch, hands-on activities, and personal mentorship to help young entrepreneurs build confidence and launch their businesses successfully.
The 2025 Young Entrepreneur Market season kicks off in June, with monthly market dates through October.
Youth interested in participating in YEM! can apply now at YEMEagleRiver.com. For questions, contact Karen Margelofsky at 715-477-0645.
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