Tallahassee, Fla., (WTXL)- Lemonade stands. They're a hallmark of the summer season. They're also, quite often, the first introduction that neighborhood kids get to the world of business ownership.
That's why Tallahassee's third annual 'Lemonade Day,' was spearheaded by Florida A & M University's School of Businesses.
Children in Kindergarten through 12th grade were invited to set up lemonade stands across the region. The goal, organizers say, is to help young people to not only understand the business world but be empowered to get involved in their communities.
"My favorite part is learning to be business people, to be a business man, and learn that not only adults can be entrepreneurs, but kids can be entrepreneurs too." Ry'enn Baker, a lemonade stand proprietor told WTXL.
Lemonade Day was first dreamed up in 2007 in Houston, Texas. Now, the program serves more than 1 million children across America (according to statistics on their website, NationalLemonadeDay.org).
The program walks children through a strategic lesson plan, teaching business principles, how to make profits, and how to spend a little while still giving back to the community.
