SBA Offers Free Youthpreneur Webinar Series to Promote Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U.S. Small Business Administration:


WHAT:			The U.S. Small Business Administration will host a series of Youthpreneur Webinars in recognition of National Entrepreneurship Week and America Saves Week. The topics will emphasis youth entrepreneurship and engage the next generation of small business owners in skills building and financial empowerment. They will be able to learn the basics of entrepreneurship, strategies for today’s business world, and using social networking to advance business ideas.

WHEN:			February 23-25, 2010
			Daily, 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. (ET)

WHO:			Be inspired and learn from some of the best in business and entrepreneurship.
			Webinar presenters and topics include:

			Jennifer Matthews, President and CEO
			Creating Financial Literacy, LLC
			Topic: Why My Credit Score Matters NOW
			Tuesday, February 23 at 11:00 a.m.

			Vince Shorb, President, The National Youth Financial Educator’s Council (NYFEC)
			Topic: Financial Education/Entrepreneurship
			Tuesday, February 23 at 3:00 p.m.

			Steven Harris, President
			JS Investment Group
			Topic: Youth Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy
			Wednesday, February 24 at 11:00 a.m.

			Michael Simmons, Co-Founder & CEO, Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour
			Topic: Why Every Student Should Be an Entrepreneur
			Wednesday, February 24 at 3:00 p.m.

			Shonika Proctor, CEO, Renegade CEO’s
			Topic: Me…Myself...and Why? A Business Roadmap for Determined Teens Who are Making Their Way
			Thursday, February 25 at 11:00 a.m.

			Jason Duff, Founder and CEO, Community Storage & Properties, LTD and COMSTOR Outdoor, LTD
			Topic: How to Leverage Top Internet Tools to Grow and Market Your Business at No Cost
			Thursday, February 25 at 3:00 p.m.

HOW:			For free visual and audio access to the Webinar go to www.ReadyTalk.com
			Click “join a meeting” and enter access code 3761101
			Then dial 866-740-1260 and enter access code 3761101 (plus the #key)
			System Requirements:
			– Windows, Mac, Linux and Solaris operating systems
			– Internet Explorer, Safari and Firefox Web browsers
			– Separate telephone line needed for the audio portion

February 20 – 27 is National Entrepreneurship Week, a celebration of the heritage of entrepreneurship in America and NEW opportunities for a NEW GENERATION! For details on the events, check out the National Entrepreneurship Week Website www.nationaleweek.org.

February 21 – 28 is America Saves Week. Individuals are encouraged and assisted with assessing their savings progress. Assistance will be provided by organizations and professionals with an interest in improving the financial security of individuals and families. For more details, visit the America Saves Week Website www.americasavesweek.org.

Advisory Number: MA10-02