Antkeria Smith and Paul Smith complete the EDGE Youth Entrepreneur Success program

At the EDGE Center's Social Reception held on August 7th, 2009, Antkeria Smith and Paul Smith students of the Youth Entrepreneur Success program were awarded a certificate of completion as well as other gifts provided by sponsors of the program.

The following is a list of the Sponsors and Donors who made this program and event a success:

Palm Beach County Economic Office
Bank of Belle Glade
Belle Glade Elks Club
Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons
WSWN Sugar 900AM Radio
Palm Beach County Palm Tran
H & A Department Store
Jays Casual Fashions
Stitch works Plus
Omar's
Affordable Insurance
Miss Priss Boutique and Spa
Anthony's fine fashions
Potter's Garden
Fly-In Ranch Resort
Plant and Grow Nursery
George Boyer Enterprises
Performance Auto Services
Black Gold Steak House
McDonald's
Lake Hardware
True Value Hardware
Advance Auto Parts
Mr E the Magician
Donna Anderson - benefits auctioneer
Mary Evans - City of Belle Glade
Gwen Holley - City Council Member Belle Glade

The contributions by all of these businesses and individuals made it possible to fulfill the dreams of these young people who are planning their futures. We are all blessed to have a community that cares.

Entrepreneur of the YEAR 2007

The Entrepreneur of the Year committee has outlined the qualifications for the Entrepreneur of the YEAR award. Plans are underway for the February 7th, 2008 Awards Banquet and online to live auction.

The following Sponsorships are now being offered:

Entrepreneur of the Year Sponsor $500 per auction event
Includes 4 VIP Dinner tickets for the banquet, front page advertising on the online auction and 5000 emails, newsletter , radio, and other numerous medias. Entry into a special VIP drawing. Includes annual partnership member at the EDGE Center.

Donations of items and services for the online auction are be accepted online at www.edgeonlineauction.com.
Donations in the value of $250. per auction will receive 2 VIP Dinner Tickets for the Banquet, Front page and catalog advertising on the online auction, 2500 emails, radio and other numerous medias.
Donations in the value of $125 per auction will receive 1 VIP Dinner Ticket, front page and catalog advertising on the online auction, 1250 emails, radio and other numerous medias.

Consignment of goods for the online and live auction are being accepted from partnership members at 50% of the selling price.

Tickets for the awards banquet are on sale at www.edgeonlineauction.com for $50.00 per couple.
Tables for 8 for the awards banquet are available for $200. Buy your tickets early because only 200 Tickets will be sold. Buy your tickets online or call the EDGE Center at 561-933-3343.

The Awards Banquet is going to be a Black Tie Event that will be held at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center on Feb 7th, 2008 at 6PM-10PM

6PM-7PM Open Bar

Program will include:Special Guest Speaker-Presentation of Awards
Local Entertainment
An Online to Live Auction Event
A Live Fashion Show

Current Sponsors include:Royal's Dept Stores
Plant and Grow Nursery
Boyer Emergency Services
Harper's Fly-In Ranch

Call today and add your name to the list of Community Supporters. 561-993-3343