Seventh Annual Youth Business Fair Winners

The Greater Naples Chamber is excited to announce the winners of its seventh annual Youth Business Fair. The event gave elementary, middle, high school, and college students the opportunity to showcase their businesses and sell their unique products to the public.

Youth entrepreneurs competed for awards in hopes to win the ultimate prize, the Sunshine Award, where the winner’s products will be sold inside a Sunshine Ace Hardware store. This year, two Sunshine Award winners were chosen.

Ella Lyman, a junior at Naples High School, and Victoria Ivanishchak, a senior at Gulf Coast High School, were selected as this year’s Sunshine Award winners.

Lyman’s business is For Dogs Sake. For Dogs Sake offers adjustable, hands-free crossbody dog leashes designed for dogs of all sizes and weights. The leash allows owners to comfortably walk their dogs while keeping their hands free for everyday tasks like making calls or texting. It combines convenience, safety, and flexibility for modern pet owners.

Ivanishchak’s business is Shiny. Shiny is an innovative window-cleaning product inspired by the traditional use of newspaper for streak-free glass. Instead of using printed newspaper, Ivanishchak sources raw, ink-free paper directly from manufacturers, eliminating mess and residue. She has refined and packaged this concept into a cleaner, more effective, and user-friendly solution.

“This year’s Youth Business Fair was a huge success, showcasing Collier County’s best and brightest,” said Kristina Park, president and CEO of the Greater Naples Chamber. “Our young entrepreneurs gained invaluable experience and fostered connections with local leaders, setting them up for future success.”

The Winners

Elementary School:

• 1st – Haley McDonald – Bracelets by Heart
• 2nd – Daniil Shipunov – Amazing 3D Circus
• 3rd – Ilah Philippi – Tidy Kids Co.

Middle School:

• 1st – Daniel and David Vasilevitsky – 3D Prints by Daniel & David
• 2nd – Eliza Schwartz – Stitched by Eliza
• 3rd – Bria Merino and Emma Smith – E&B’s Sweet Spins

High School/College:

• 1st – Victoria Ivanishchak – Shiny
• 2nd – Vibhav Nimmagadda – BoroPure Bottles
• 3rd – Ella Lyman – For Dogs Sake

Sponsored by Lake Michigan Credit Union Awards:

• Most Creative – Ella Lyman – For Dogs Sake
• Most Original – Lucien Clawson – HydroBand

Sponsored by Suncoast Credit Union:

• Highest Potential – Ella Lyman – For Dogs Sake
• Community Impact – Lizette Froloff – LiziesTrees4Needs

Sunshine Awards:

• Ella Lyman – For Dogs Sake
• Victoria Ivanishchak – Shiny

Lake Michigan Credit Union was the presenting sponsor for this event. Additional sponsors are Biz Kidz USA, Coastland Center, Collier County Public Schools, Florida Gulf Coast University, Naples Daily News, Southwest Florida CEO, and Suncoast Credit Union.