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November 16th 2024!!!
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Kids Business Fair
Saturday, November 16, 2024
12:00PM - 4:30PM
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About the fair
The next generation of entrepreneurs invite you to join us at Oakdale Commons, our kidpreneurs have curated, created a product or service, built a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our one-day marketplace.
This event is sponsored by Acton Academy, 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
Hosted by
Tricia Dwyer
🗓️ Started hosting in 2024
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Hi, I'm Tee/Trish
As an entrepreneur and proud mom, I’m passionate about empowering kids to explore their creativity and develop their business skills. With a background in business and human resource management, I decided to give children of 607 a fun and supportive space to showcase their talents and ideas. I believe that entrepreneurship not only fosters confidence and resilience but also teaches valuable life skills. I’m excited to help young dreamers turn their passions into reality and watch their journey begins.
5 booths participating
Sleepytime Bonnets
Ms.Chocolates Goods
And 3 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 15 businesses
Where should I begin?
Please fill out the application here
https://www.childrensbusinessfair.org/vestal-newyork
Can I apply as part of a group?
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.
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 an indoor event, center court at Oakdale Commons. Each business will be given a 6 foot table and 1-2 chairs.
Table cloths will not be provided.
Will electricity be available?
We are not able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity.
Table cloths will not be provided.
Will electricity be available?
We are not able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity.
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 showcase .
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 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.
