Approximately 20 graduates of Coatesville’s Business Skills for Success for the Entrepreneur webinar program will showcase their emerging businesses in an open-air, pop-up market at Third Avenue and Lincoln Highway (near the Rite Aid) on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 12-6 PM.

The first of its kind in the city, the outdoor market is the culmination of a nine-week virtual educational series launched in June by the City of Coatesville in partnership with the Kutztown University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and leading local business experts. Entrepreneurs of any age were invited to participate to gain the skills and access resources to take their emerging or existing small business to the next level.

“Coatesville’s Pop Up & Shop” is free and open to the public and will feature custom clothing and jewelry, handmade gifts, delicious cuisine, hair care, organic beauty products, and more. Social distancing will be observed, and all attendees are required to wear masks inside the tent area.

Twelve-year-old Reece Turner, President and CEO of Reecies Soaps, will be among those showcasing her products. Turner was the winner of a Shark Tank-like competition during the Business Skills for Success for the Entrepreneur program, where she pitched her product virtually to a panel of judges and won $250. Turner originally came up with the idea to create her all-natural skin-care products after suffering from eczema and seeking soothing relief.

“I really enjoyed participating in the nine-week seminar,” said Turner. “One thing I learned was about the value of color in my packaging of products. I’m also honored to have received first place in the competition. I learned so much and am grateful for the entire experience.”

Among the topics covered during Coatesville’s Business Skills for Success for the Entrepreneur program were business planning, marketing and sales, zoning codes and opportunity tax zones, social media, web analytics, and bookkeeping.

“We congratulate the participants for their hard work and steadfastness as the program moved to a virtual setting this year,” said James Logan, City Manager. “Coatesville has many local entrepreneurs and small businesses that just need support to get them to the next level, and we are happy to be involved with the Kutztown University Small Business Development Center on this program.”

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