Elementary Students to Learn From Local Entrepreneur at UA Walton College Mini-Society Marketplace

The Bessie B. Moore Center for Economic Education in Sam M. Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas, is hosting the Fourth Annual Mini-Society Marketplace on Friday, April 8, 2005.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - The Bessie B. Moore Center for Economic Education in Sam M. Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas, is hosting the Fourth Annual Mini-Society Marketplace on Friday, April 8, 2005. Students from elementary and middle schools across Northwest Arkansas will create store fronts and have products to sell for Walton College "bucks." Student "entrepreneurs," parents and teachers will attend.  

What:               Student Entrepreneur Market Simulation

When:              Friday, April 8th, 2005 - 9:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Schedule:       9:45 a.m. - Product Advertisements

                          10:15 - 11:00 a.m. - Mini-Society Market

                          12:00 - 12:30 Entrepreneurial Success Presentation: Philip Zweig, President, Wordigo

Where:             Don W. Reynolds Center for Enterprise Development, Buchanan Street,

NOTE:  You must now park in the University of Arkansas Parking Garage off Stadium Drive

Why:                To teach the importance of entrepreneurship in our economic system

Photo and Interview Opportunities:  Throughout the event

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Dixie Kline, director of communications, Sam M. Walton College of Business, (479) 575-2539, dkline@walton.uark.edu

Rita Littrell, director, Bessie B. Moore Center for Economic Education, Sam M. Walton College of Business, 479.575.2855, bmcee@walton.uark.edu