By Shon Sullivan
An open letter to the staff, families, businesses and sponsors of the Lakewood Chamber, Lakewood, WA – Lemonade Day 2023.
The Lakewood Chamber’s tireless commitment to serving businesses, the community, and youth is truly commendable. Their efforts go above and beyond in fostering an environment of growth and opportunity. Initiatives like Lemonade Day, a yearly weekend event aimed at teaching kids about business and entrepreneurship, showcases just one of the many services that the chamber sponsors for the City of Lakewood, WA and surrounding communities; such as blue ribbon events, weekly get together, networking opportunities, educational seminars and more.
The staff at our chamber dedication and empowerment of our community, especially future generations – is inspiring.
By organizing Lemonade Day, the Lakewood Chamber provides a unique hands-on learning experience for our youth. This event not only instills business skills but also cultivates an entrepreneurial mindset from an early age. Through practical activities and mentorship, kids and youth of varying ages and backgrounds are able to grasp essential concepts such as budgeting, marketing, and customer service. These invaluable lessons lay the foundation for their future success and contribute to the overall economic growth of our community.
The Chamber’s commitment to bridging the gap between businesses, the community, and youth sets a shining example for other organizations.
Their proactive approach in creating opportunities for young entrepreneurs demonstrates their vision for a vibrant and prosperous community. By investing in the development of the younger generation, the Lakewood Chamber is shaping a bright future filled with innovative thinkers and leaders.
It is through the tireless work of organizations and staff at Lakewood Chamber, parents and families, businesses who donated space and the sponsors of Lemonade Day. that communities thrive. Their dedication to fostering entrepreneurship and business education in young minds is truly inspiring. The impact they make extends far beyond Lemonade Day, leaving a lasting legacy of empowerment and growth.
See you next year for another successful Lemonade Day! My hats off to you the staff of the chamber especially for their efforts, and tireless service to our community.