Cohab is proud to announce its partnership with Lemonade Day Shreveport-Bossier City and Cadence Bank to empower the next generation of business leaders. On September 16, 2023, Lemonade Day will ignite the entrepreneurial spirit of local youth through the time-honored tradition of lemonade stands.
Lemonade Day is a free nationwide initiative that teaches children how to start, own, and operate their own business – a lemonade stand. By following the provided curriculum, participants create business plans, set budgets, market their stands, and put entrepreneurial lessons into action. After covering expenses, they keep all profits to save, spend, or donate to a charity of their choice.

“Lemonade Day is an amazing program that introduces students to entrepreneurship in a way that is fun and engaging,” said Jessica Schiele, Executive Director of Cohab and City Director for Lemonade Day Shreveport-Bossier City. “We are excited to provide that opportunity to the children of Northwest Louisiana.”

Since its inception in 2007, over 1 million youth across the U.S. and Canada have taken part in Lemonade Day. Cohab, Lemonade Day, and Cadence Bank share a commitment to prepare today’s youth to become tomorrow’s leaders.

“Cadence Bank has partnered in other markets with Lemonade Day since 2016 and we are excited to be under the guidance of Cohab and partner in the Shreveport-Bossier City Market. The Lemonade Day Organization holds a special place in our hearts. The program’s impact is profound and transformative for the kids and families involved, making it an exceptional experience”, said Stefanie Y’Barbo, Vice President with Cadence Bank.

Registration is now open for Shreveport-Bossier City’s Lemonade Day on September 16, 2023. Mentors and teachers can find more information and register at https://lemonadeday.org/shreveport-bossier-city/.

For more information or to get involved, contact:
Jessica Schiele
Executive Director, Cohab | City Director, Lemonade Day Shreveport-Bossier City
Jessica@cohab.org | 318-759-7997

 About Cohab: 

Founded in 2010, Cohab empowers entrepreneurs and keeps talent rooted locally in Northwest Louisiana. Cohab serves new and growing small businesses in Shreveport-Bossier with training, mentorship, workspace, and networking. Cohab also supports second stage small businesses’ efforts to grow and innovate.

About Lemonade Day: 

Lemonade Day is a free educational program that teaches youth entrepreneurial skills through operating a lemonade stand. Lemonade Day’s mission is to help today’s youth become the business leaders, social advocates, community volunteers and forward-thinking citizens of tomorrow… one lemonade stand at a time!