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That 'Happy Meal' Could Make You Rich!

That 'Happy Meal' Could Make You Rich!

Posted by The Editor on 03/05/2009

Need help convincing your parents to buy you a Happy Meal - how about this? - Those little plastic toys may be worth some serious money some day. Don't believe us? - Just ask 11-year old Luke Underwood, who collected a cool $11,470 USD, from his collection last night.

21-Year Old Invents Affordable Solar Powered Fridge

21-Year Old Invents Affordable Solar Powered Fridge

Posted by The Editor on 01/15/2009

Twenty-one year old Emily Cummins started inventing products at the tender age of four, when she received a hammer for a gift - and she hasn't stopped since.

10-Year Old Duck Keeper Is 'Food Champion Of The Year'

10-Year Old Duck Keeper Is 'Food Champion Of The Year'

Posted by The Editor on 09/07/2008

It takes most suppliers years to convince supermarkets to carry their product. For  Elsa Amiss it was a simple  walk in the (duck) park. Yesterday, this entreprenuerial 10-year old won the 'Food Champion of The Year Award' for her fledgling duck egg business.

Twin Entrepreneurs Win 'Best Lemonade Stand' Contest

Twin Entrepreneurs Win 'Best Lemonade Stand' Contest

Posted by The Editor on 09/04/2008

Eleven-year twins Gunner and Hunter Greer, are two happy sixth graders this week. They have just been declared winners of the 2008 INC. Magazine's 'Best Lemonade Stand Contest'. In addition to the fame, they also received a $1,000 USD Savings Bond and a Nintendo DS Game.

Entrepreneurship Begins Early in Mill Valley Elementary School

Entrepreneurship Begins Early in Mill Valley Elementary School

Posted by The Editor on 07/22/2008

Third grade curriculum in most schools consists of sharpening Math, English and Computer skills and taking them up a notch. However, if you are lucky enough to be in Anne Siskin's third-grade at Edna Maguire Elementary School in Mill Valley, you may be in for a real treat!

The Tumbleweed Queen!

The Tumbleweed Queen!

Posted by The Editor on 11/29/2007

Southwest Kansas resident Linda Katz, is earning thousands of dollars selling tumbleweed that she finds outside her house, to people all over the country, and all over the world.