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7/25: ReBuildUp Course (adults) @ Central Library sponsored by GMFCU

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PUBLIC (FREE) EVENT –
On Saturday, July 25th 1-5pm, ReBuildUp Course  consisting of four business mini games covering business fundamentals will be held at  Central Library for adults (18+) sponsored by Greensboro Municipal Federal Credit Union with organizing help from Shift.

This is the seventh event of the Entrepreneur Summer at Greensboro Library and only chance for adults to qualify to compete in the PitchPocalypse business plan contest on Sunday 2:30-5:00 at Central Library also sponsored by GMFCU.

7/21: Teen Entrepreneur @ Glenwood Library sponsored by P2D4

Crest--15GLNWD-TE-300PUBLIC EVENT – On Tuesday, July 21st 6-8pm, will be Teen Entrepreneur at Glenwood Library for ages Teens 11-17.  This is the fourth event of the Entrepreneur Summer at Greensboro Library sponsored by Parties 2 Dye 4 with organizing help from Shift.

PICS: 7/16 Economy, Jr. @ Vance Chavis Library sponsored by P2D4

Here are the pictures from the Thursday, July 16th 7-9pm Economy, Jr. at Vance Chavis Library.  This is the third event of the Entrepreneur Summer at Greensboro Library sponsored by Parties 2 Dye 4 with organizing help from Shift.  Our next event of this series will be Tuesday, July 21st 6-8pm will be Teen Entrepreneur at Glenwood Library.
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Our new instruction video being playing on Vance Chavis’ projector.

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Customers getting down to business.

7/16: Economy, Jr. @ Vance Chavis Library sponsored by P2D4

Crest--15VANCE-EJ-300PUBLIC (FREE) EVENT – Thursday, July 16th 7-9pm Economy, Jr. will be held at Vance Chavis Library for teens to see both sides of the economic coin.  This is the third event of the Entrepreneur Summer at Greensboro Library sponsored by Parties 2 Dye 4 with organizing help from Shift.

PICS: 7/1 Economy, Jr. @ McGirt-Horton spons. P2D4

Here are the pictures from our afternoon Economy, Jr. event at McGirt-Horton Library sponsored by Parties 2 Dye 4 with organizing help from Shift.  This was the third event of our Entrepreneur Summer at Greensboro Library.

The next Economy, Jr. event for teens will be held Thursday, July 16th 7-9pm at Vance Chavis Library.

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Economy, Jr. Demo for Teachers 7/15 & 7/16

ReBuildUp-Presentation3-400x533ReBuildUp will be holding a demo for teachers of our economic literacy game Economy, Jr. on Wednesday, July 15th 6-8pm at Central Library [map] in Downtown Greensboro across from the Children’s Museum and again the next evening Thursday, July 16th 7-9pm at Vance Chavis Library [map].  Instructors on a tight schedule are welcome to pop in at their convenience.


Economy, Jr. shows students both sides of the economic coin with half of them playing as customers spending a month’s paycheck on necessities trying to avoid bankruptcy and the other half as merchants trying to sell enough to cover costs and post a profit.
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Exit surveys show participants walk away with a strong appreciation for what their parents go through, the value of education, and the importance of getting a good job before having kids.
GRIMSLEY-5th-600Economy, Jr. can be held for up to 32 students in a single class period with 3 volunteers or over 300+ students in a day with just 7 volunteers.  Contact us if you have any questions.

PICS: 6/30 Economy Jr @ Glenwood Library spons. by P2D4

Despite a sudden storm right before the event, we ended up with a great turnout for the Economy, Jr. held at Glenwood Library on Tuesday, June 30th 6-8pm sponsored by Parties 2 Dye 4.  Our next Economy, Jr. event will be Thursday, July 16th 7-9pm @ Vance Chavis Library.

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7/1: Economy, Jr. @ McHirt-Horton sponsored by P2D4

Crest--15McGRT-EJ-300PUBLIC (FREE) EVENT – Wednesday, July 1st 3-5pm Economy, Jr. will be held at McGirt-Horton Library (336-373-2015)for teens to see both sides of the economic coin.  This is the second event of the Entrepreneur Summer at Greensboro Library sponsored by Parties 2 Dye 4 with organizing help from Shift.