Media Advisory: 2026 Junior Market (Photo) - 05/21/26
EVENT PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 21, 2026
Media Advisory: 2026 Junior Market
WHAT: 2026 Junior Market | A youth-powered business showcase
WHEN: Saturday, June 6, 2026
TIME: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Media check-in begins at 8:40 AM; Ribbon Cutting at 8:50 AM)
WHERE: Vancouver Farmers Market | Esther Short Park (605 Esther St., Vancouver, WA 98660)
OVERVIEW:
Lemonade Day Greater Vancouver, in partnership with the Greater Vancouver Chamber and presenting sponsor OnPoint Community Credit Union, invites the media to experience the innovation and energy of the 2026 Junior Market, an entrepreneurial event featuring over 250 youth, ages 6–16, running their own businesses for the day.
This one-day market highlights the impact of the Chamber’s My Lemonade Day program, where students learn real-world business skills including budgeting, customer service, and philanthropy. Many young vendors will walk away with $300–$500 in profits; some reaching $1,000 or more.
To date, participants have collectively generated nearly $140,000 in net income, with proceeds supporting savings goals, reinvestment into their businesses, and charitable giving. We anticipate a strong community turnout of approximately 15,000 supporters this year.
WHY COVER THIS EVENT:
This event offers rich, visual storytelling opportunities and uplifting interviews with young CEOs, families, mentors, and local leaders. It's a vibrant, community-powered celebration of youth innovation, financial literacy, and early entrepreneurship, perfect for broadcast segments, print features, and digital content.
Join us at 8:50 AM for the official ribbon cutting and be among the first to meet the next generation of business leaders.
RSVP: To plan appropriately, please let us know if you will be able to attend as a media representative by emailing lsalmonte@vancouverusa.com.
PROGRAM LINK: Lemonade Day & Junior Market
MEDIA ASSETS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13x6SPe8vKvjnbPcZEYhWb4SKEwgQU-RP?usp=sharing
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About Lemonade Day Greater Vancouver
Since its inception in 2020, Lemonade Day Greater Vancouver has been rooted in entrepreneurial spirit. Engaging over 8,000 young minds across Southwest Washington, kids ages 6-16 have been learning the essential ABCs of business skills, fueling their creativity, and fostering their understanding of entrepreneurship. We take pride in the fact that 35% of our participants hail from diverse backgrounds, reflecting our commitment to inclusivity and community empowerment. Our initiative has made a SPLASH, generating a whopping $140,000 in net income, directly benefiting charities, and lining the pockets of these budding CEOs! We are more than just a program - we are making a difference one junior-business at a time. For additional details, please visit https://www.vancouverusa.com/lemonade-day.
About the Greater Vancouver Chamber
SW Washington’s largest business organization, the Greater Vancouver Chamber (GVC), with nearly 1000 members, has been Moving Business Forward in southwest Washington for over 135 years through business advocacy, community building, education, and creating visibility for our members. The Chamber is a supportive alliance of diverse member businesses, individuals, and organizations, working together toward long-term business prosperity. The GVC is the heart of Clark County’s business community, advocating for sound, sensible and dynamic policies that ensure a vital economic climate and prosperity for all. For more information, please visit VancouverUSA.com.
