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Porterville chamber Jr. CEO Program

The Jr. CEO Program is a digital business experience where 6th–12th graders turn ideas into real businesses. Through hands-on lessons, expert mentorship, and a final showcase at the end of the program, students learn how to start, market, and grow their own business.

Students: Ready to launch your business and gain real-world experience?
Sponsors: Want to support the next generation of entrepreneurs and get your brand in front of the community?

Spots are limited—don’t miss your chance to be part of this game-changing program!

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Here’s everything you need to be successful as a Jr. CEO:

Who Can Join?

Open to students in 6th–12th grade who are ready to start their business journey.

How Does It Work?

This is a one-week, in-person program held at the Chamber of Commerce in mid-July, running daily from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Students will receive hands-on guidance, mentorship, and dedicated time to build their business.

What’s the Focus?

Students will create and launch a product-based or service-based business.

(No food businesses at this time.)

Showcase Your Business!


At the end of the program, participants will showcase their business during a special showcase event the last weekend of July. This is your opportunity to highlight, promote, and sell your product or service to the community!

What’s Included?

Participants will receive hands-on mentor guidance, learn how to build and launch their own business, and enjoy lunch provided each day of the program.

What Do You Need to Succeed?

Just bring your creativity, motivation, and willingness to learn—we’ll help with the rest!

Sponsorship opportunities

Visionary Sponsor

$2,500
  • Title Sponsorship for the Jr. CEO Program
  • Includes: Exclusive title sponsor recognition on all program and event materials; logo placement on event banner, program shirts, and marketing materials; Partner branding at the Spring Festival Showcase; Exclusive livestream interview & press coverage; Optional mentorship opportunity to work directly with young entrepreneurs; Framed Recognition Certificate
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Innovator Sponsor

$1,000
  • Support Young Entrepreneurs
  • Includes: Logo placement on event materials & program shirts; One (1) student business sponsorship & branding at the Spring Festival; Shared event banner recognition; Exclusive business feature in Spring Festival digital magazine; Optional mentorship opportunity
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Mentorship Sponsor

$500
  • Sponsor a Student Business
  • Includes: Logo placement on student business signs & program shirts; One (1) student business sponsorship & branding at the Spring Festival; Optional mentorship opportunity
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