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Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Information Night Features Nationally Known Teen Entrepreneur Houston Gunn

TACOMA, Wash.-  The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber will host a Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Night to inform interested students (currently in grades 6-12) and their families about YEA!, a yearlong program that guides middle and high school students in launching and running their own real businesses or social movements.

Attendees will learn about the structure, curriculum, and application process for the YEA! program.

Slated to speak is 16-year-old entrepreneur Houston Gunn from Nashville.  Gunn is an author, speaker, private money lender and real estate investor who was endorsed by Donald Trump and Barbara Corcoran in his book, “Schooled for Success” and has appeared on national television

Business leaders can learn how to get involved with YEA! as a mentor, guest lecturer, field trip host or even an investor!

YEA! brochures and applications will be available at the event. The application deadline for the YEA! Class of 2014-2015 is September 30, 2014.