Spring Session 2020 (SOLD OUT)
Girls Crushing It is thrilled to announce our Spring 2020 Session of MBA-inspired programming for girls ages 8 -18. Here's what you have to look forward to!
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This Spring, girls will learn the fundamentals of brick and mortar retail operations and develop a go-to-market strategy for their business, including engaging with a panel of local shop owners. Girls will then have the opportunity to pitch their products for the consideration of local shop owners, who will select and purchase inventory to be sold in their physical stores in the weeks leading up to our Spring Pop-up Shop. We are happy to be partnering with the following retailers for Spring 2020...
Spring registration includes the following:
01
ENTREPRENEURSHIP 101 WORKSHOP
*Required for first-time participants
This workshop will provide an overview of establishing and running a business including project planning, budgeting, pricing, marketing and pitch.
WHEN:
Sunday, March 1
1:00 - 2:00 PM
WHERE:
Lafayette Library
02
RETAIL 101 WORKSHOP &
PANEL DISCUSSION
*Required for all participants
Girls will learn how a retail store operates including product sourcing, operations, wholesale pricing etc. During the panel discussion, girls will glean insights from business owners.
WHEN:
Sunday, March 1
2:00 - 4:30 PM
WHERE:
Lafayette Library
03
PITCH DAY
*Optional
Girls will pitch their products for the consideration of local shop owners. Retailers will purchase inventory to be sold in their stores in the weeks leading up to the Spring Pop-up Shop. Girls will only need to sign up for a 15-minute window.
WHEN:
Sunday, March 22
2:00 - 4:30 PM
WHERE:
Orinda TBD
04
SPRING POP-UP SHOP
WE WILL SUPPLY: (1) table and tablecloth per business.
YOU WILL NEED TO BRING: products, tabletop signage, pricing info, display stands, packaging, stocked cash box and/or electronic payment option.
WHEN:
Rescheduled to Oct. 4
2:00 - 5:00 PM
(Arrive at 12:30 PM)