Young Entrepreneurs
Are you a homeschool student or graduate who has his or her own business?
HEAV loves to encourage young entrepreneurs!
Each year, we invite homeschool students or recent graduates who have their own businesses to participate in the Annual Virginia Homeschool Convention in a unique and innovative way. Each year, they set up a booth in the Exhibit Hall, present their own unique products or services in a Christian, professional environment, and gain valuable experience.
Be sure to visit Young Entrepreneurs in the Exhibit Hall at the convention on June 5 to 7, and encourage tomorrow’s leaders… today!
Young Entrepreneur applications are now closed.
Young Entrepreneur Business Listings
Young Entrepreneur Businesses coming soon!
We are busy finalizing and listings will be placed very soon. Please check back with us!
Visit all Young Entrepreneur tables in the Exhibit Hall during our 42 Annual HEAV Convention.
The application form will re-open in February 2025.
Your entrepreneur business should be listed here too!
Check back soon as we are still taking entrepreneurs and compiling our wonderful business teams!
Sign-up for Young Entrepreneurs is full this year.
3D Checkmate
At 3D Checkmate, we create custom-designed, 3D-printed chess sets using eco-friendly, biodegradable materials. Our mission is to help kids break free from screen time by introducing them to the timeless game of chess—a fun way to build critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Unlike mass-produced sets, ours stand out with vibrant colors and personalized designs. No one else is doing what we’re doing—and we’re proud to bring a fresh, thoughtful twist to a classic game! Visit 3D Checkmate.com
511 Creative Studio
511 Creative Studio serves Fredericksburg and the surrounding areas by offering fine arts and music instruction for ages four and up. Our mission is to help students grow in skill, passion, and purpose through their creative gifts. Each class combines high-quality instruction with a personalized approach tailored to each student’s goals. Visit 511 Creative Studio.
Alpha Dog Delights
Alpha Dog Delights offers handmade treats for man’s best friend, crafted with human-grade ingredients—no preservatives, no artificial stuff, just wholesome goodness. Lear started baking all-natural dog treats to save up for a new baseball bat, but his tasty creations quickly became a hit! Now, Alpha Dog Delights has a loyal customer base and keeps tails wagging with regular stock at a local market.
Brightnook
Brightnook is a small sister-run business offering a delightful variety of handmade goods—from stylish purses and charming aprons to beautifully hand-drawn notecards. Every piece is crafted with care using high-quality, locally sourced materials. Born from the dream of two creative sisters—one an artist, the other a sewist—Brightnook is your go-to spot for unique, everyday treasures you’ll love to use again and again. Visit Brightnook.
Chutzpah Earrings
Handcrafted, unique, and full of color, Chutzpah tassel earrings are the perfect accessory for all ages and occasions. Whether you’re dressing up or keeping it casual, we hope our Chutzpah adds that extra pop of spunk to your outfit—and your day. Can’t wait to see you soon! Visit Chutzpah Earrings.
Cozy Corner
Cozy Corner creates handmade pillows that bring warmth, comfort, and charm to your space. Each pillow is crafted to add a cozy touch to any room—because every home deserves a comfy corner.
Fae’s Offerings
Faes Offerings is lovingly brought to you by Karina Palacios. Every item is handmade with care, from whimsical crochet creations to eye-catching beaded trinkets. You’ll find a magical mix of plushies, bags, headpieces, earrings, bracelets, rings, and more! And don’t miss out—there’s a RAFFLE happening too! So don’t be shy—stop on by and discover something enchanting!
Fairytale Finds
Fairytale Finds is a charming small business offering handcrafted jewelry, intricate crochet creations, and enchanting fairy gardens. Each item is thoughtfully made to bring a touch of whimsy and magic to your everyday life, perfect for those who love unique, handmade treasures.
Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
Fearfully & Wonderfully Made is a sibling-run business dedicated to sharing our God-given gifts and creativity with the world. While we offer a wide range of handmade products, we’re currently focused on crafting scented candles, slime, magnets, creative keychains, and one-of-a-kind jewelry. Our creations are fun, relaxing, inspirational, and truly unique—each one a little work of art designed to uplift and bring joy
Fresh Rain Crochet
Hi! I’m Isabella, the maker behind Fresh Rain Crochet, where I create and sell unique handmade crochet pieces—from plushies to bags and more! I also offer digital crochet patterns for fellow makers. After running a small business since I was 8, I started Fresh Rain Crochet to share my love of fiber art. I’ve sold at local markets in Florida and completed custom orders like my popular crochet cardigans. Want to order or connect? Email me at freshraincrochet@gmail.com. Visit Fresh Rain Crochet.
Glossy Sugar, LLC
We’re a family-owned small business, proudly run by two sisters since 2020 in Virginia. From nourishing lip glosses and oils to indulgent body butters and scrubs, we handcraft high-quality products to meet your beauty needs! It’s our joy to serve you with care, quality, and friendly service. Thank you for supporting our dream! Visit Glossy Sugar, LLC
Grace Inspirational Designs (Proverbs 31)
Grace Inspirational Designs offers handcrafted jewelry and meaningful creations full of color, creativity, and heart. From food-themed earrings and glow-in-the-dark pieces to engraved bracelets and wooden designs, each item is uniquely made with love. Design your own look at the Build-A-Pen station, or explore natural care products like organic perfumes and sensory textiles. Rooted in faith, Grace also shares a touch of homesteading through Prayer, Praise, & Preparation—celebrating simple, purposeful living.
KennaJill Treasures
We create handmade jewelry and thoughtful gifts perfect for friends, family, or just for you! As business partners, Kennadi Campbell and Jillian Moring have so much fun crafting resin earrings, crocheted bags and scrunchies, beaded and braided bracelets, and themed keychains and bracelets inspired by Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen—all with original designs. We hope you’ll stop by our table and find the perfect piece that speaks to you!
Naomi’s Unicorn Gems
Naomi’s Unicorn Gems began as a way to pay for two dance costumes—and has since blossomed into a full-fledged business! This year, Naomi’s Unicorn Gems hosted booths throughout the Richmond area and launched a growing social media presence. While jewelry remains the heart of the business, I’ve expanded into a variety of household crafts and custom creations. Visit Naomi’s Unicorn Gems.
Perfectly Pure
Jose and her grandmother lovingly create small batches of organic soaps and soy wax candles, each scented with pure essential oils. Handmade at home with care and tradition, every piece is crafted with love and a focus on health and comfort. Visit Perfectly Pure.
Precious Pendants
Precious Pendants is a business devoted to making all-natural, affordable, and stylish jewelry. Among its products are pendants, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. I offer custom jewelry orders and have been running my business for three years. I have experience selling at other young entrepreneur markets and conferences. Place a custom order by contacting me at mypreciouspendants@gmail.com!
Puppet and Prop
This is a creative studio specializing in puppets, props, and cosplay—perfect for families, filmmakers, costume designers, and convention enthusiasts alike. Visit Puppet and Prop.
Rye’s Leather Goods
From custom bracelets, wallets, and sheaths to key chains and more, Rye’s products mix utility with beauty as each timeless piece combines craftsmanship and creativity.
Sarah’s Studio Art
A colorful mix of artwork—featuring your favorite characters, majestic wildlife, and original creations—is available as vibrant prints, cute stickers, and charming greeting cards! Visit Sarah’s Studio Art.
Vivanring
I offer high-quality, handmade jewelry including rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and more! Each piece is meticulously crafted with attention to detail and a stunning aesthetic style. Custom orders are also available if you’re looking for something unique. This year, I’m excited to introduce NEW products—including a variety of fresh jewelry pieces and prints of original paintings created by yours truly.
3-in-1
3-in-1 offers a unique line of rubber-band bracelets.
3D Checkmate
3D Checkmate is a company based on 3D Design, chess, and family. We believe that chess doesn’t just have to be black and white but a rainbow of colors and designs. Our goal with this company is to aid children with screen addiction by introducing them to a game that develops critical thinking and strategy skills. We hope to extend the blessing of the chess game to as many families as possible. 3dcheckmate.com
Beachside Creations
Zoey Jaeger, a 12-year-old artist, presents Beachside Creations, offering handmade art inspired by the ocean. With a passion for recycling and upcycling, Zoey crafts beautiful woven potholders, jewelry, clay sculptures, and various other artistic creations.
Blooming Azalea Art
14-year-old Emmabelle Jaeger specializes in creating exquisite hand-painted journals meticulously crafted and bound. Additionally, she crafts her unique beads, showcasing her artistic flair in crafting beautiful jewelry pieces.
Brick Bros
Brick Bros. is a unique S.T.E.A.M. experience. created by brothers and homeschool graduates who wanted to answer the question, “Why leave your brick creations at home when you can showcase them for all to see?” Stop in and see our customized creations, perfect for kids and kids at heart!
Brightnook
Brightnook is a bright little corner where you can find unique handmade items that are useful and aesthetic. You will discover bookbags, pencil bags, hand-drawn watercolor cards made by a little artist, and other interesting things.
Cook & Teach
Twelve-year-old Isabella Bagnuoli began this amazing entrepreneurial project after realizing her culinary and teaching skills. She has had a passion for cooking since she was 5 years old. She won second place in the Miami Mango Festival in 2018 and has sold her food at local Florida farmers’ markets and national homeschool conventions. She has developed a simplified way to enjoy cooking and taught cooking to children ages 5 to 15 through online classes and summer camps about her entrepreneurial journey. @cook.and.teach
Cozy Corner
Cozy Corner offers handcrafted, double-stitched, popculture- themed pillows. Cozycorner13.com
Fae’s Offerings
Fae’s Offerings sells a variety of handcrafted pieces, from crochet stuffed animals to clothing items, as well as beaded jewelry and trinkets. Stop by to say “hi!” and check out the raffle.
Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
FAWM is co-founded by siblings committed to sharing their God-given talents with the world. Aniyah runs the Aromatic Creations branch, which offers custom scented, natural, homemade unique candles, assorted slimes, and art. Amani runs the Gifted Creations branch, which offers inspiring, homemade gift Items and specially themed sets that include “Thankfulness Jars,” “$avings Jars,” jewelry, and magnets.
Glossy Sugar, LLC by the Blyden Sisters
We are a family-owned and operated small home business started by two sisters in 2020 in Virginia. We make and supply skincare and beauty products, including lip gloss, lip oils, lip scrubs, body butters, lotions, and more! We also make candles and wax melts. glossy-sugar-llc.square.site
Grace Inspirational Creations (Proverbs 31)
We offer designs from the heart to inspire through artisanal handmade engravings, custom-engraved jewelry, and specialty items. Create your own style or purchase ready-made designs. We also offer organic and natural care products, sensory textiles, children’s literature encouraging Godly character, and more. Some proceeds support Uganda Chance Orphanage, clean water, and surgery for Issac. James 5:14-15 Purchase or donate to enter for a chance to win a free gift.
Joy Jewelry and Art
I offer beautiful and unique purses, bags, jewelry, and art—all made with joy!
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I make custom jewelry pieces intricately designed to fit your style. I work primarily with aluminum wire, chain, and an assortment of glass and stone beads. I sell elegant earrings, necklaces, rings, and bracelets.
Perfectly Pure Soaps
Perfectly Pure soaps are handmade using only organic essential oils and botanical extracts, always free from synthetic additives or preservatives. We believe in harnessing the potent benefits of God’s creation, avoiding harmful chemicals, and embracing the simplicity of pure, organic ingredients.
Sarah’s Studio Art
Sarah’s Studio Art offers a variety of artwork, such as portraits of your favorite characters and wildlife and other original art in prints, stickers, and greeting cards! instagram.com/sarahstudioart19
Seams and Stitches
Discover the charm of handmade at Seams and Stitches. From cloth bowls to children’s fidgets, baby items, and fairy gardens, we create unique, functional treasures for kids and adults. Each piece is crafted with care, adding a touch of joy to everyday life. Explore our collection today!
Simply Wreaths
Simply Wreaths is a homeschooler-run business specializing in low-cost, handcrafted wreaths for every season. Ten percent of all profits go to Convoy of Hope, a humanitarian organization.
YESbalm
Yesbalm offers lotions, candles, lip balms, face and body creams, made-to-order bracelets, and other fun items.
Are you a homeschool student or recent graduate who has your own business?
HEAV encourages you–a young adult entrepreneur–to participate in the 42nd Annual Virginia Homeschool Convention in a unique and innovating way!
Gain some valuable experience and present your own unique product or service in a Christian, professional environment.
Apply for a Young Entrepreneur table in the Exhibit Hall. Take this opportunity to grow, learn, and let others know about your business. You can excite other young adults about the possibility of starting their own businesses–and have FUN in the process.
To participate
- You must be living at home under your parents’ authority and not married; the business may not be the primary source of income for your family.
- It must be YOUR own business–not a side business your parents own or operate.
- The cost is only $65, and you can expect to go through a similar approval process as any new exhibitor in the Exhibit Hall. Young Entrepreneurs are also subject to the same Exhibit Hall rules and regulations as other exhibitors. These will be provided when an invitation is extended.
- You must between 10 and 21 years of age. Those under age 13 must be accompanied by a parent at the booth at all times.
- Apply by filling out the form below, and you will be contacted by the Exhibit Hall coordinator.
- Samples of the products you plan to sell may be requested of you. Samples are not returned.
- If multiple siblings have their own individual businesses, they must apply individually. One sibling’s business being accepted does not guarantee acceptance for other siblings.
2025 Young Entrepreneurs Application
Can’t see the form? Click here.Already registered for the convention?
Request to add an event to your registration here.
Questions? Call the HEAV office, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 804-278-9200.
Convention Sponsors
Many, many thanks to our convention sponsors!
They have invested heavily in homeschool families—in YOU—to help keep our convention prices as low as possible and support homeschooling in Virginia. Please join us in thanking them for their generosity!
