LYNCHBURG, Va. – Elementary students in Central Virginia know what it's like to be an entrepreneur.
Hundreds of students from different area schools gathered at Lynchburg College to sell products they personally created for Market Day.Â
The students started their own businesses, applied for business licenses and set their own prices for their products.
"Having kids learn about entrepreneurship at an early age and enlisting these ideas of creativity and how to start a business will only pay dividends as they get older and hopefully start businesses in the city of Lynchburg," Anna Bentson, assistant director of the Office of Economic Development and Tourism, said.
Some schools received awards for their students being outstanding entrepreneurs, and marketers and for being the most innovative.
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Below is a list of all the schools that received an award:
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Outstanding Entrepreneur Award:Â Â
Chalk it up – Perrymont Elementary    Â
Gaiter Danes – Boonsboro Elementary    Â
Minecraft Pillows - Stewartsville Elementary Â
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Honorable Mention for Outstanding Entrepreneur:Â Â Â
Bath Fizzes – Perrymont Elementary    Â
B & B Co. – Appomattox Elementary    Â
Lovey Puppies - New London Academy Â
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Outstanding Marketer Award:Â Â
Wrigley’s Keychains – Otter River Elementary   Â
School Suppliers – Appomattox Elementary    Â
Jubilee Smarties - The Jubilee Center
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Honorable Mention for Outstanding Marketer:Â Â Â
Soothing Socks – Thomas Jefferson Elementary   Â
Snuggle Buddies, Inc. – Boonsboro Elementary    Â
Shark Tank - Heritage ElementaryÂ
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Most Innovative Award:Â
Calming Cube – Goodview Elementary    Â
Mystery Happy Potter Trading Cards – Boonsboro Elementary    Â
Happy Horns - New London Academy
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Honorable Mention for Most Innovative:Â Â Â
Cooper’s Ping Pong Prize Shoot – Otter River Elementary    Â
Safe Keeper Piggy Banks – Big Island Elementary    Â
School Stuffy Students – Bedford Elementary  Â
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