Marketing madness is underway this week at Monterey Middle School as students embark on the final phase of their annual young entrepreneur project.

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The entire Grade 6 contingent conducted market research, designed crafts and products, created business plans and will sell their wares on Wednesday.

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Marketing was also the biggest challenge for Jenny Lambert, but for other reasons.

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For some, honing the product was key. Garen Geoghegon rejuvenated and upgraded a project he did for his mom a couple years ago B次元官网网址� tablet holders crafted from leftover wood and etched with varying designs. His project required tweaks to the physical product to increase stability.

Rud looks forward to adding to her collection of useful items purchased from young entrepreneurs as the project culminates with the Monterey Market on Wednesday, March 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. that features more than 100 student-vendors, PAC Pizzeria & Caf茅, and live music.

Each year students donate 10 per cent to a worthy cause, which they must also research and come to agreement on.

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After much research, discovery, and a few presentations, the classes whittled it down to donate to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.