Awesome Young Entrepreneur - Amber L., Bridgewater, PA

• 2011 George W. Tippins Business Plan Award Recipient
• 2011 Global Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award
• 2010 Entrepreneuring Youth's Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year Award
• Founder and CEO of "Amber's Amazing Animal Balloons"

At the age of 9, Amber received a balloon kit as a gift.  She became fascinated with the various techniques for creating unique and colorful balloon shapes and animals.  Today, she has a thriving business providing balloon creations to entertain people of all ages.  Through stories and narratives, educational lessons are included, as well as moral values.  Amber also uses her business as a fundraising opportunity for organizations. 

The business provides entertainment for, but not limited to: birthday parties, family reunions, weddings, corporate functions, school events, community events/festivals, church youth groups and scouting functions.  The business also provides "balloons to go" (custom orders for balloons/decorations that are pre-made and sold to the customer as takeout orders) and basic face painting.

Amber conducts balloon workshops at CCBC on balloon making and entrepreneurship for youngsters.