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What’s the next great idea? Young Johnson County entrepreneurs had a few winners
Audrey Jennings, a sophomore at Shawnee Mission West, demonstrates the difference in free sanitary pads currently available in schools...
May 8, 20241 min read


Seven Stories And America's Youngest Bookstore Owner
At fourteen years old, Halley Vincent is the youngest bookstore owner in America. That’s not an honorary title. Vincent is the founder of...
Mar 27, 20241 min read


3rd grader's jewelry business shines spotlight on young entrepreneurs
Gaby Ruiz launched her business in kindergarten and has seen success ever since Click image to read more.
Jan 17, 20241 min read


Shawnee Mission students run businesses highlighted inside Oak Park Mall
OVERLAND PARK, Kan — If you're looking for a last-minute holiday gift, consider peeking at a unique storefront inside the Oak Park Mall....
Dec 22, 20231 min read


Young entrepreneurs gather at Shawnee Civic Centre to ‘do big things’ in businessRead more at: https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/community/johnson-county/article279190599.html#storylink=cpy
Laura Harsch, of Prairie Village, talks with Khloe Pyron, 12, and Ali Smith, 12, about their merchandise at the KidsFest Business Fair in...
Sep 13, 20231 min read


Real World Learning Storefront Celebrated with Ribbon Cutting
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Feb 22, 20221 min read


Shawnee Mission students use class assignment to set up shop — literally — at Oak Park Mall
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Dec 13, 20211 min read
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