6th Annual Mind Your Business Youth Entrepreneurship Forum | West Palm Beach 8/2/2025

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Palm Beach County Office of Equal Business Opportunity Hosts 6th Annual Mind Your Business Youth Entrepreneurship Forum West Palm Beach, FL- August 2, 2025- The Palm Beach County Office of Equal Business Opportunity (OEBO) is proud to announce the 6th Annual Mind Your Business Youth Entrepreneurship Forum, taking place on: Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm at 2300 N. Jog Road, West Palm Beach, FL.

This dynamic, free event is designed to empower and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs, offering youth ages 8–18 a unique opportunity to explore the world of business ownership through engaging workshops, expert-led discussions, and hands-on experiences.

Highlights of the forum include:
Youth Entrepreneur Panel Discussion – Hear firsthand from young business owners who are already making their mark.
Workshops:
• Entrepreneurship 101: Ideas to Action – Learn how to turn a spark of inspiration into a viable business.

• Pitch Like a Pro: Sell Your Idea – Led by Ben Abidian, President of Atlantic Construction Engineers, this session will teach participants how to confidently pitch their business ideas.

• NIL Unlocked: Your Identity, Your Opportunity – Facilitated by James Taylor of the PBC Sports Commission and Taylored Management & Consulting, this workshop explores how young entrepreneurs can leverage their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) for business success.

Attendees will also receive free professional headshots, enjoy a complimentary lunch, and connect with like-minded peers and mentors.

Tonya Davis Johnson, Director of the Office of Equal Business Opportunity, shared her enthusiasm for the event, “The Mind Your Business Forum is more than just a day of learning—it’s a launchpad for the dreams of our future business leaders. We are committed to providing our youth with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to succeed in today’s entrepreneurial landscape.”

This event is open to the public and free of charge, but space is limited. Early registration is encouraged. To register, go to https://survey.pbcgov.com/s3/OEBO-6th-Annual-Mind-Your-Business-YouthEntrepreneurship-Forum.

For more information, contact Antonia Smith 561-616-6840 or asmith5@pbc.gov.