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Porterville chamber Jr. CEO Program

The Jr. CEO Program is a digital business experience where 7th–12th graders turn ideas into real businesses. Through hands-on lessons, expert mentorship, and a final showcase at the Spring Festival, students learn how to start, market, and grow their own business.

Students: Ready to launch your business and gain real-world experience?
Sponsors: Want to support the next generation of entrepreneurs and get your brand in front of the community?

Spots are limited—don’t miss your chance to be part of this game-changing program!

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Here’s everything you need to be successful as a Jr. CEO:

Who Can Join?
This program is just for 7th–12th grade students ready to start their business journey.

How Does It Work?
We meet twice a month on Zoom to teach you all the business basics. Plus, you can get one-on-one advice from our mentors!

What’s the Focus?
This round is all about creating and selling physical products or launching a service-based business. (No food businesses this time.)

Showcase Your Business!
At the end of the program, you’ll have your very own booth at our Spring Festival on April 5, 2025, from 10 AM to 3 PM. This is your chance to sell your products and/or promote your business to the community! (P.S. You’ll need to bring your own table and canopy for the event.)

What’s Included?
You’ll get a free booth at the Spring Festival, a sponsored business banner, and expert business guidance to set you up for success!

What Do You Need to Succeed?
Just bring your creativity, hard work, and dedication. We’ll help you with the rest!

Sponsorship opportunities

Visionary Sponsor

$2,500
  • Title Sponsorship for the Jr. CEO Program
  • Includes: Exclusive title sponsor recognition on all program and event materials; logo placement on event banner, program shirts, and marketing materials; Partner branding at the Spring Festival Showcase; Exclusive livestream interview & press coverage; Optional mentorship opportunity to work directly with young entrepreneurs; Framed Recognition Certificate
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Innovator Sponsor

$1,000
  • Support Young Entrepreneurs
  • Includes: Logo placement on event materials & program shirts; One (1) student business sponsorship & branding at the Spring Festival; Shared event banner recognition; Exclusive business feature in Spring Festival digital magazine; Optional mentorship opportunity
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Mentorship Sponsor

$500
  • Sponsor a Student Business
  • Includes: Logo placement on student business signs & program shirts; One (1) student business sponsorship & branding at the Spring Festival; Optional mentorship opportunity
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