The Lemonade Day phenomena is sweeping the city as donations have been pouring in! With registrations opening in just a couple short weeks, it’s time the call went out for local businesses. Why you ask? Well here’s how you can get involved.
On June 11th, lemonade stands will be popping up all over our city. This aspect of Lemonade Day is the final step. All of their planning, stand development and selling skills will now be amped up and it will now be the day where the stands need their location. This is where you come in.
The youth that will be participating in Lemonade Day need locations around the city to set up their stands on June 11th. As they register, these young entrepreneurs will be provided a map with a list of businesses that are willing to have them set up a lemonade stand on June 11th. This crucial part of the project helps the participating youth go through the process of picking a location for their business and also negotiations with a landlord on terms like the hours they can open their business and if there is going to be a rental fee for their space.
But that’s not the only way you can help. This project is also in need of mentors where you get to partner up with participants and help them build their business and pass on some of your wisdom and experience.
This initiative is also looking for generous sponsors. There has already been an amazing response from the community that believes in the importance and value of Lemonade Day. The Chestermere Lions Club, Century Carpet One, Bow Valley College, Wise & Company, Leela Aheer, Community Future Wild Rose and United Communities are our awesome sponsors so far but more are needed.
Of course, the most important part of this is going to be the youth. Registration starts April 4, 2016! Registration will be made available on-line or at City Hall. Youth can register alone or get together as a group.
So whether you’d like to get involved by signing up as a location, mentor or sponsor – there are plenty of opportunities to be a part of the Lemonade Day craze! You can visit www.chestermere.lemonadeday.org or contact David Petrovich, Economic Development Officer with the City of Chestermere at 403.207.7065 or dpetrovich@chestermere.ca
