Young Boss Festival Empowers Youth Entrepreneurship in City of South Fulton

The City of South Fulton is preparing to showcase its next generation of innovators with the inaugural Young Boss Festival, a community event celebrating youth entrepreneurship. Organized by Councilwoman Helen Zenobia Willis in partnership with 8-year-old CEO Morgan Whichard of SOMO Apparel, the festival will feature a youth vendor market, $1K pitch contest, live performances, and business workshops for parents, among other activities. This event aims to empower young people under 18 who are already building and running small businesses or are interested in learning how to get started.

Key Takeaways:

• The Young Boss Festival is the first of its kind in the City of South Fulton, designed to empower young people under 18 who are already building and running small businesses or are interested in learning how to get started.
• The event will feature a youth vendor market, $1K pitch contest, live performances, and youth fashion show, as well as games, food, and business workshops for parents.
• Councilwoman Helen Zenobia Willis stated that the city is home to "vision, resilience, and raw, untapped potential" especially in its young people.
• The city aims to invest in its youth as present-day creators, innovators, and entrepreneurs to build a stronger, more vibrant community.

Statistics:

• The festival will take place on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• The event will be held at Welcome All Park, located at 4255 Will Lee Road, South Fulton, GA 30349.
• The City of South Fulton has a population of over 115,000 residents.
• The city spans over 90 square miles, featuring a unique blend of urban and rural landscapes.

Sources:

• The City of South Fulton press release, 2025(1)
• District 3 Constituent Services Representative Kim Poole kimbrey.poole@cityofsouthfultonga.gov, call 404-234-4191, or visit