The Girls in Business Initiative

The Girls in Business Initiative gives participants structured time to develop a business concept, name a business, create a logo, design a business card, and complete workbook activities that take a business from conception to launch. Participants create a marketing plan, a finance plan that includes an estimate of business start-up costs, and a pitch deck. They then present their business and pitch to fellow participants, who serve as a panel of mock investors.

• Ages: 8–17 years old
• Schedule: Business 101 for Girls Webinar is covered in two webinar sessions.
• Price: The camp fee includes all materials, a GIB logo shirt and treat bag.

The Girls in Business Initiative (GIB) was launched in 2020 as a for-profit, self-funded company that offers business and entrepreneurship training for girls through in-person camps and virtual classes. Girls in Business Camp introduces girls ages 8 to 17 to basic business principles, including forms and types of businesses, business strategy, marketing, and finance, and all instruction is in English. Business 101 for Girls Webinar introduces girls ages 9 to 17 to the same basic business principles and is open to girls regardless of location, and the initiative uses the Tickettailor ticketing platform to sell tickets to events.

Instructors are women with extensive experience as entrepreneurs, business executives, and/or certified teachers. All instructors and staff undergo annual background screenings and are duly registered in accordance with any requirements mandated by law in the markets in which The Girls in Business Initiative operates.

Parent and student comments include: “I learned how to grow my cake and cookie business. Thank you very much Girls in Business!” (Sienna W., Nov 2023) and “My girls enjoyed the Atlanta camp. A must for any child starting a business or wanting to take a home business to the next level.” (Paul R., Jan 2024). Other feedback notes clear student materials and use of business terminology (AnnaMarie S. and Christina C., Jan 2024), enjoyment of both online and in-person options (Siobhan M., Dec 2023), and a conversational class format in which every girl was able to share ideas and create a pitch deck (Meredith N., June 2023).

Last updated July 31, 2026.