Programs > Minnesota Business Venture

As of 6/11/09 - we have a wait list in both sessions. There is a chance a few spots may open up in late June. Please send the application in so the student can be added to the wait list.

2009 Brochure Available for download (click here)
2009 Application Available for download (click here)
MBV Frequently Asked Questions (click here)

BestPrep’s Minnesota Business Venture (MBV) provides an experiential opportunity for high school students to learn about starting their own business, career opportunities, how to invest, and how to make the most of their money. MBV provides students with life experiences that they can implement today.

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2009 Dates:
Early Bird Registration: Save $50 by registering by April 24th
Session 1: July 12-17 at St. Cloud State University
Session 2: July 26-31 at St. John’s University

See what happened at MBV 2008!

Ways to Participate
Interested Students – Have a blast with business this summer! Discover and apply real life information learned during the week that can be used in your future. MBV is a one-week investment that pays dividends for life!

Nominate a Student – Know a high school student who would be interested in attending Minnesota Business Venture this summer? Provide BestPrep with their contact information and we’ll send them a brochure.

Returning Students - Attended MBV in the past? Apply to return as a student staff member or dorm monitor and share your experience with new students. Download information and application here. Applications will be available in January.

• Student Staff (CEO & Operations Assistant): Application & Job Descriptions Packet
• Dorm Monitor: Application & Job Description

Contact Information
Andrea Hanson, Minnesota Business Venture Director
763-398-0090 ext. 226
ahanson@bestprep.org


Emily Tohal, Program Associate
763-398-0090 ext. 230
etohal@bestprep.org

MBV is held in partnership with:

Plus numerous other generous financial and in-kind donors!