hope to invent something that changes the world
“ We are excited to be part of such an outstanding event ,” said Wendy Herman , Executive Director for the Coastal Bend Home Builders Association . “ The builders and associate members of our association are all entrepreneurs . We really hope to inspire young people to consider careers in the construction industry by showing them that owning their own business can make all their financial dreams come true .”
The foremost objective of Lemonade Day is to help today ' s youth become the business leaders , social advocates , community volunteers and forward-thinking citizens of tomorrow .
“ The support of the Coastal Bend Home Builders Association , and other community partners , ensures thousands of children in our community access to the Lemonade Day Program ,” said Yvette Lara , Executive Director for the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce Foundation . “ Children who participate in Lemonade Day are offered a unique opportunity to literally change the trajectories of their young lives . We are thrilled to partner with the Coastal Bend Home Builders Association as we take this established community program to the next level .”
For information on supporting Lemonade Day Coastal Bend , please contact Yvette Lara at 361-881-1800 / yvette @ unitedcorpuschristichamber . com or CLICK HERE to visit coastalbend . lemonadeday . org . Lemonade Day participant registration will be available online and at various business locations in the late Spring . To stay up-to-date on the events and opportunities available for young entrepreneurs of the Coastal Bend , follow Lemonade Day Coastal Bend on Facebook .
To learn more about the Coastal Bend Builders Association and the Parade of Homes , please visit coastalbendhba . org .
A nationwide impact survey was recently administered to past Lemonade Day participants . Results from the survey revealed the following ...
72 %
plan to start their own business
64 %
hope to invent something that changes the world
80 %
know they can find more than one way to solve a problem
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