At the A.G. Gaston Business Institute, we
DEVELOP, UNLOCK, FUEL, AND EMPOWER
the next generation of entrepreneurs.
The START SMART Youth Entrepreneurship Program is a five-day experience designed to equip middle and high school business owners with the skills and knowledge needed to transform their side hustle into a thriving business. Through interactive workshops and a pitch competition with cash prizes, participants gain valuable insights, expand their networks, and take their entrepreneurial journey to the next level.
We bring the START SMART curriculum to your church, school, or nonprofit organization in an interactive one-day boot camp designed to introduce entrepreneurship to your youth.
Regularly scheduled workshops where you’ll master everything from business planning and marketing to finance and more.
Our semiannual marketplace where business owners can showcase and sell your products or services to the public.
A comprehensive business directory featuring businesses owned and operated by youth ages 9-24.
Learn more about how your sponsorship can help us make a real impact in the small business landscape for generations to come.
