With a goal of someday owning a hot dog stand with the funds they raise, two youngsters are already running a business of their own.

Madison Fludgate of Lehighton and Leiliani McClure of Parryville, both age 9, have become partners making duct tape products."We make beach bags, back packs, key chains and clothing," said Fludgate.Officially their business was launched at the Carbon Chamber and Economic Development golf outing and has been growing from there. They formed their partnership in June."Our parents funded us with $100 and we bought a lot of duct tape," said McClure."My dad paid for the space for us to sell our items at the golf outing," said Fludgate.McClure said that they have already learned a lot about what a business is.Fludgate said she is keeping financial records, but both are active in making the products."With our families supporting us, we couldn't have done it without are parents," said Fludgate.McClure said that when they turn 18 they plan to open a Duck tape store where they will sell their duct tape products."When we have enough money, we plan to buy the hot dog store on first street," said McClure. "It's not for sale right now."Their products are a combination of trendy and sturdy purses, coin purses and other items, including skirts and are available by phone or email order. The items are woven or regular and they use bright colors as well as prints and basic colors to fold and wrap their merchandise in shape."We had a backpack to show, but we have sold it," said McClure.To order their items, contact the Carbon Chamber and Economic Development at (610) 379-5000 or email the girls directly at

mmflud@gmail.com or

leilanimae24@yahoo.com.