July 23-27 This hands-on workshop will introduce students to the life of an entrepreneur. Participants will learn what it takes to operate their own business; from developing ideas, learning how to write a powerful business plan, to what role credit and financing plays. We’ll create mock businesses and work in teams to utilize the many talents in the room. Students will hear from dynamic speakers who are successful local entrepreneurs such as former Santa Cruz City Mayor and business owner Ryan Coonerty and Penny Ice Creamery and Picnic Basket Co-owners Zach Davis and Kendra Baker. Students will enjoy field trips to Next Space and Makers Factory in Santa Cruz where they will see first hand entrepreneurship at work! Finally, students will present “elevator pitches” to a group of peers for rewards and prizes.