The Investor Panel is the highlight of our YEA! year. Our YEA! girls have an opportunity to pitch their business ideas to a panel of business leaders with the possibility of receiving startup funding for their businesses.
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The Entrepreneurship Program for Girls is about building the skills and confidence for girls to thrive in business and life. This program teaches students how to select, research, vet, develop, and market a business. From idea generation to pitching their businesses…
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YEA! GRADUATES, LET’S KEEP THE MOMENTUM GOING!!The Business Blast helps you workshop the biggest challenges you are facing in your business in a small group setting, guided by a startup mentor. We will cover topics ranging from messaging to marketing channels to financials and KPIs. Each girl will also be paired with a mentor who…
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Want to become a Student Ambassador?Through the Student Ambassador Program, we hope you would be the face and voice of YEA! and Female Strong. There are various ways to participate in the program, so check out the info below to see if this interests you! Female Strong is excited to announce the introduction of the…
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The 2023 Jean Shuman Scholarship is now closed. The 2024 application will open in May 2024.Are you a YEA! Chicago recipient who will embody YEA! values and the integrity, courage, and skills necessary to thrive in business and life? Apply now for a chance to earn a college scholarship of $2,500! The 2023 Jean Shuman…
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With the Young Entrepreneur’s Academy (YEA!), girls are building skills and confidence to thrive in business. Watch the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyOBRRyFn1I&t=1s
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Exclusive Interview With Emerald-Jane Hunter, CEO and Founder of myWhy Agency and Board Member of Female Strong. Read Article: Here
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#WhyWednesday: LAURETTE RONDENET We are thrilled to continue our #WhyWednesday series with Laurette Rondenet! #WhyWednesday is a weekly feature of a leader that is involved in our organization. A “why” is the reason they decided to become involved with Female Strong, what female empowerment and leadership mean to them, or why they do what they do.…
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The Summer FUNdraiser was the first in-person event hosted by the Young Professionals Board at Female Strong. We are thrilled to announce that our 2021 event successfully raised 30k! Thank you to all of our sponsors who helped make this event possible, and to all the Chicagoland professionals that joined us for a great night! …
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Emily Smith and Aria Fifer talk about Female Strong’s YEA! program intended to help girls develop business skills and important entrepreneurial acumen. See the full segment on Fox 32 Chicago here: Here
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