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One of our entrepreneurs is a finalist in The Next BIG Small Brand Contest!  Claire Hoyt, from Big Dipper Baby Food, has made the cut and will be heading to NY for the live judging event at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM).  Claire is one of six finalists selected from SF and NY culinary [...]

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A great article from the Economist which underscores the importance of youth enterprise creation and the impact of programs like YBA and the YBI network around the world. To read the full article, click here .

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Youth Business America celebrated its official launch with a reception on May 17th at the Film Centre in San Francisco’s Presidio.  The program for the evening was begun with a special video featuring the President of Youth Business International, The Prince of Wales. Go to http://youtu.be/qJTg8TAnCnQ to view the video at Youth Business America’s YouTube [...]

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Oakland based Youth Business America has expanded its definition of businesses eligible for support to those in full operation for up to two years.  Previously it would consider only those in full operation for one year or less. The change reflects the reality that many entrepreneurs will pilot their business for a longer period to [...]

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The Prince’s Youth Business International announces Youth Business America’s entry to their network. Early in the New Year, Youth Business America’s Pilot program in Oakland becomes the newest member of the Prince’s Youth Business International Network. Launching its program in early December, YBA is reviewing applicants from a number of its Community Partners in the [...]

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This is a great article from this past Sunday’s New York Times that should be food for thought for Young Entrepreneurs.  Read about Scott Berger and his Young Entrepreneur’s Council.  It contains a lot of interesting ideas on how to accelerate your start-up and project a larger shadow.  Read the article by clicking here.

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Welcome to Chuck Eason and the team at Solano County SBDC as they become one of YBA’s first Community Partners!

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On November 22, 2010 Youth Business America received notice of approval of its California Fiance Lender’s License, which will permit YBA to commence operations.  As a first step, YBA will activate relationships with approximately 18 Community Partners in the six Bay Area Counties where its Pilot Program will focus.  Once activated, these Community Partners will [...]

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November 15th to 19th is Global Entrepreneurship Week.  Many of our affiliates around the globe have activities to promote awareness of the young entrepreneurs they support and to celebrate the success of their businesses. Youth Business International is holding a People’s Choice Award as a follow-on to its Global Entrepreneur of the Year Competition. Go [...]

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