The Schaumburg Business Association was honored to bring the first chapter of the national program to the state of Illinois on July 28, 2022, with this year growing the program 3X from our first year. Lemonade Day creates youth entrepreneurs as they start, own and operate their very own business – a lemonade stand. Schaumburg Business Association businesses, members, and families partnered with the Schaumburg Park District summer camps and District 54, who were all empowering today’s youth to become tomorrow’s business and community leaders.
Participants were stationed throughout the community and totaled 65 stands totaling 200+ participants, with an average revenue of $50 -$700 per stand! The stands created their own theming and lemonade recipes. Some of the stands outstanding kids chose to donate their profits to good causes.
The participants gathered at an end of program celebration that awarded some of the breakout entrepreneurs with Best Lemonade Stand, Best Tasting Lemonade, and Entrepreneur of the Year. Then they had two hours to eat and play at ENTERRIUM thanks to our sponsor Giving Group.
We also could not have had such a successful year without the help of our
