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The passion ​project you’ve ​been searching ​for is finally in ​your own hands

What is the Make it Market?

The Make it Market is a fun, ​hands-on project designed ​to educate students in ​financial literacy by learning ​entrepreneurial vocabulary ​terms, creating their own ​businesses, and selling ​products and services to their ​classmates.

Our Recognition

The Make it Market has received recognition locally and internationally, and is ​the perfect project to showcase your leadership and communication skills.

sponsorships

from local banks within ​our community

First Place

at the Virginia DECA State ​Leadership Conference

News Coverage

from the local NBC station ​for the Washington D.C. area

sixth place

at the DECA International Career ​Development Conference

About Us

marco vicencio

Studying Entrepreneurship, ​Innovation, and Technology ​Management at Virginia Tech, ​Marco is committed to providing ​creative outlets to young students ​within his community through ​entrepreneurial efforts.

Sami moudarres

Studying Economics with a ​focus in finance at Duke ​University, Sami is committed to ​advancing financial literacy ​within his community through ​creative, entrepreneurial ​activities.

What's all the buzz about

PASSION PROJECTS?

Colleges love to see that you’ve taken ​initiative to become involved in your ​community through something you’re ​passionate about

Through the Make it Market, you’ll take our ​established event and introduce it to YOUR ​community. We’ve included ALL the ​resources you need for your event to ​succeed

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If you’re interested in business, finance, ​entrepreneurship, or economics, the ​Make it Market is THE perfect activity to ​top off your college application

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