Venture Online 4th-grade student Summer Bityk (pictured with rapper Pitbull) is a budding young businesswoman. Three years ago, she launched Summer Bling, a business that sells such items as bracelets, headbands, necklaces, and rings. She noted, “This year, I learned to sew and have started adding sewn items to my business.”
She sells her items at pop-up shops; recently, for example, she was at the LA County Fair. Her items are also available in claw machines located at five businesses, such as Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt in Corona.
Summer is the youngest ambassador in the Norco Chamber of Commerce. She also noted that her products have been purchased by public figures such as rapper Pitbull and comedian/rapper Chris Turner.
Summer’s other interests include taking classes at On Pointe Dance Studios in Norco. She has been able to learn many types of dance, including ballet, jazz, hip hop, and tap, as well as gymnastics. She is grateful to be a part of the Venture Online program, which gives her the flexibility she needs to work on her business and enjoy dance.
