
Acton Children's Business Fair Durham, NC
Saturday, October 10, 2020
10:30AM - 3:30PM
This fair has ended
Find another fairThe DCBF will be OPEN virtually on Saturday, October 10th, and will take place in a Private Facebook Group Marketplace.
There will be 2 simulations (practice launches) on the following Saturdays from 1:00 - 1:45 pm: 9/26, 10/3.
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As a Young Entrepreneur (5-15 years old), here’s what you need to do:
- APPLY TO THE FAIR (see above).
- Up to a max of 3 children per business.
- You need a business name and an idea of what you are selling.
- The fee is $15 (See fee waiver details in info-pack)
- Application Due Date: September 20th, 2020
- Participate in the Simulation Saturdays before the CBF date
- What worked? What did not? What will be different next round? Any surprises?
- Share this experience twice on social media to get the fee waiver
- Open for business on Children’s Business Fair day on October 10th, 2020
For more information, please:
1) Check out our info-pack, or
2) Send an email with your query and contact details to info@empoweredmindsacademy.com. We will get back to you.
Stay Safe Everyone!
Empowered Minds Academy DCBF2020 Organizers
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Valine Zeigler
🗓️ Started hosting in 2018
✅ Identity verified
🚀 Has hosted 8 fairs
5 booths participating

Superhero Pictures

Sprinkle Grace Co
And 3 others.
Frequently asked questions
What about the competition?
There will be a winner in each age group and category.
The 3 categories are:
- Most Original Business Idea
- Highest Business Potential
- Best Presentation/Creativity
Age groups include: 5-7, 8-10, 11-15.
- 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 is Empowered Minds Academy?
Empowered Minds Academy is an independently-owned and operated school that was founded in Fall 2016 and became part of the Acton Academy Affiliate Network in Fall 2017. The affiliate network is passionate about revolutionizing education, pursuing best practices, and have agreed to protect a learner-driven environment. To learn more, visit their website.