Future Business Leaders of America sets aside November 15 to celebrate American Enterprise Day. It is a great way to recognize how free enterprise has positively contributed to the economy. For example, if you work for someone else, you choose the occupation that you wanted to pursue. The owners of the businesses you work for make it possible for people to purchase the goods and services that they need. Because of free enterprise you can make decisions like that, on your own.
This day was started by Jimmy Carter, who made a Presidential Proclamation on August 8, 1980. That was almost 40 years ago, and to this day we observe American Enterprise Day on November 15. His goal was to educate young people about capitalism through the organization of Future Business Leaders of America.
There are numerous activities that your chapter can do to celebrate American Enterprise Day. That could mean inviting a local business to come speak to your school, preparing class skits, or even running an essay contest. Whatever project your chapter chooses to undertake in is an opportunity to teach someone else about the importance of the free enterprise system.
