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FORUM Credit Union opens 2015 Youth Entrepreneur Contest
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (July 2, 2015) — FORUM Credit Union is excited to announce the opening of the 2015 Bright Start Youth Entrepreneur contest. The contest, designed to promote early entrepreneurial skills for teens, is currently open through July 24, 2015.
FORUM understands the importance of the entrepreneurial spirit and the skills it can teach a child. Responsibility, financial independence, improving communication skills and inspiring self-esteem are a few characteristics a child can learn from starting a business. Bright Start is a youth entrepreneurial program that offers resources and ideas for youth interested in starting and running their own business. Resources include how to create a business concept as well as materials educating youth on marketing, administration, and financial tools. The Bright Start Contest allows teens to create and promote either a current business or a business idea, with all entrants entered to win a grand prize of $100.
Youth ages 13-19 can submit either a two minute video explaining their current business or submit a business plan of a current business idea. Information on the business, how it will impact the local community, and plans to carry out the idea are all included in the competition. A written response to the question “How would winning the grand prize of $100 help you live your financial dreams?” must be included with either form of contest submission.
For more information regarding FORUM’s Bright Start Program, please visit www.forumcu.com/brightstart.
About FORUM Credit Union
FORUM Credit Union, with 12 branch locations and anywhere access via the internet or mobile device, serves more than 110,000 members in the central Indiana area. A full suite of financial services are offered including, home mortgages, auto loans, personal checking, credit cards, business checking, health savings accounts, and investment planning. For more information about FORUM Credit Union please visit: www.forumcu.com.