At the A.G. Gaston Business Institute, we

DEVELOP, UNLOCK, FUEL, AND EMPOWER

the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Programs

START SMART Youth Entrepreneurship Program (for Youth)

A five-day experience where business owners ages 8-17 dive into interactive workshops, get advice from business mentors, and wrap up the week with a pitch competition where you can win cash prizes!

START SMART Youth Entrepreneurship Bootcamp (for Organizations)

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.

Workshops

Regularly scheduled workshops where you’ll master everything from business planning and marketing to finance and more.

Pop-Up Marketplace

Our semiannual marketplace where business owners can showcase and sell your products or services to the public.

Business Directory

A comprehensive business directory featuring businesses owned and operated by youth ages 9-24.

Join the Work

Learn more about how your sponsorship can help us make a real impact in the small business landscape for generations to come.