Take advantage of these activities which can help you develop your business idea and business skills.



bullet   Local organizations including the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and SCORE offer small business education events throughout the year. To learn more about the current offering, visit the SBDC website
events

bullet  SD Banker Assoc.'s Business Plan Competition - due in December, awarded in February. Contact your school business teacher or counselor.
www.sdba.com/SDBA/Foundation/
 
bullet   Giant Vision Student Business Plan Competition - due in February, final event in April. (audience: open, with student track) http://www.sdchamber.biz
 
bullet   Future Business Leaders of America - state competition in April. Ask your principal about starting an FBLA chapter!
 
bullet   Youth Business Adventure (YBA) - week long summer program for upcoming HS seniors.
http://www.sdchamber.biz