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APPLY TODAY! Launch Workshop is March 22! Fair application deadline is March 27!
Evergreen Academy & Loveworks present: NORMAN CHILDREN'S BUSINESS FAIR
Saturday, April 18, 2020
1:30PM - 3:30PM
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About the fair
Observe the opportunity for children to launch their very own startup business!
Kids develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our one-day marketplace.
We will host up to 20 booths inside the Loveworks Leadership building (suite 100) on April 18th, 2020 from 1:30-3:30pm. Booth cost is $15.
Event Activities:
11:30- Participant Check-In, Set-up, Pitches to Judges & Sneak Peek Shopping
1:30 - 3:30 Public Marketplace & Judging
3:30 - 4:00 Awards Ceremony
A fun Launch Workshop will also be held on Sunday, March 22 from 4:00-5:00 pm to offer hands-on help and ample inspiration to participants and parents alike! Please register HERE to attend this free event.
Our youth are capable of far more than we can imagine. When we can inspire them through stories of entrepreneurs who have gone before, emphasize the journey of growth over the result itself, and give them the opportunity to learn through real-world, hands-on experiences, these young heroes will be inspired to discover their most precious gifts and a calling that will change the world.
Event Activities:
11:30- Participant Check-In, Set-up, Pitches to Judges & Sneak Peek Shopping
1:30 - 3:30 Public Marketplace & Judging
3:30 - 4:00 Awards Ceremony
A fun Launch Workshop will also be held on Sunday, March 22 from 4:00-5:00 pm to offer hands-on help and ample inspiration to participants and parents alike! Please register HERE to attend this free event.
Our youth are capable of far more than we can imagine. When we can inspire them through stories of entrepreneurs who have gone before, emphasize the journey of growth over the result itself, and give them the opportunity to learn through real-world, hands-on experiences, these young heroes will be inspired to discover their most precious gifts and a calling that will change the world.
This event is hosted by Evergreen: an Acton Academy, a new local K-6th student-driven micro-school and Loveworks Leadership offering afterschool programs and summer camps for a variety of ages. Our generous sponsors are listed below including the Acton School of Business and the generous support of our donors and volunteers. We all believe that principled entrepreneurs are heroes and role models for the next generation.
Whether an entrepreneur is famous like Elon Musk or Oprah Winfrey or they are one of the thousands of unsung business owners across this country, these are the people who make sacrifices to innovate, create jobs and serve their communities.
Hosted by
Matina Hunnell
🗓️ Started hosting in 2020
🚀 Has hosted 1 fair
We are a team of passionate entrepreneurs, teachers, mentors, and parents, who want our children to learn about entrepreneurship in a practical and fun way.
17 booths participating
Cookie's and a Heart for Animals
They are still brainstorming the name. :)
And 15 others.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Acton Children’s Business Fair?
The Acton Children’s Business Fair inspires children to discover their inner entrepreneur. The largest entrepreneurship event for kids in North America, this one-day market gives children the opportunity to showcase their very own businesses.
How many businesses will you accept?
We will accept up to 20 businesses.
Where should I begin?
Start with our resources page. Read inspiring stories about other young entrepreneurs and play games to hone your business skills.
How do I apply? Can I apply as part of a group?
The application must be submitted online. Please submit one application for each business. Children working as a group should submit one application that includes each child’s information. No more than 3 participants per business.
What is on the application?
The application asks kids to think through some simple, but important elements of their business:
- What product or service do you plan to sell?
- What price will you charge for each product/service? How much will each product/service cost you?
- How will you pay for your startup costs? If someone is helping you with your startup costs, how will you pay that person back?
- How will you advertise/market your business before the fair?
- At the end of the fair, how will you determine if your business was a success?
What if someone else has the same business idea?
Two cupcake businesses? Not a problem. In general, we will let market forces play out, though we will let later entries know if another applicant has a similar idea so the later entrant can decide what to do.
How will the fair be set up?
The fair will be a tented outdoor event with booths. Each business will be given a booth with an 8-foot table (to share with one other business), full-cover tenting, and 1-2 chairs. Table cloths will not be provided. We are not able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity.
Will electricity be available?
Unfortunately, we are not able to provide electricity to the booths.
What are the rules?
This event is designed to give children the experience of selling a product or service. If a parent is found selling or promoting a child’s product or service, their child’s business will be disqualified from the competition.
Parents of younger children may sit in the booth, but the children should be responsible for set up, customer interaction, and sales.
Parents may help their child fill out the application, but we expect the children to do as much as possible by themselves.
How much does a business booth cost?
How much does a business booth cost?
The booth fee is $15. Each business booth can have up to three entrepreneurs working as a team. The $15 is per booth- not per person which is why we ask that you register as a team (one entry). Any money that the child makes at the fair is theirs to keep PLUS the opportunity to win prizes.
How did the Acton Children’s Business Fair get started?
Jeff and Laura Sandefer and a few other families wanted to spark a sense of wonder and entrepreneurship in their children so they created the first Acton Children’s Business Fair in Austin, Texas, in 2007. That year, there were seven entrepreneurs and around 25 attendees. Now, there are over 115 entrepreneurs and 1,500 attendees at the Acton Children's Business Fair in Austin.
