Bismarck/Mandan Annual Children's Business Fair
Saturday, August 15, 2020
10:00AM - 2:00PM
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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 start accepting applications on April 15th at 6:00 pm.
What is on the application?
The application asks kids to think through some simple, but important elements of their business:
What is on the application?
The application asks kids to think through some simple, but important elements of their business:
- What is your business name?
- 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?
Whether an entrepreneur is famous like Elon Musk 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.
This event is brought to you by Restore The Intent and Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, with the generous support of our donors and volunteers. We all believe that principled entrepreneurs are heroes and role models for the next generation.
If you would like to help sponsor this event you can donate HERE.
Friend of the Fair - $100 or less
Logo on Homepage with Click-Through Link
Social Media Shout-Outs
Supporting Sponsor - $250
Company Logo on Event Sponsor Banner
Logo Included on Event T-Shirts
Logo Featured on Promotional Flyers
Logo on Homepage with Click-Through Link
Social Media Shout-Outs
Premiere Sponsor - $500
Promotional Table Space at the Event (Information Only)
A Promotional Interview (Why you chose to sponsor)
Company Logo on Event Sponsor Banner
Logo Included on Event T-Shirts
Logo Featured on Promotional Flyers
Logo on Homepage with Click-Through Link
Social Media Shout-Outs
This event is brought to you by Restore The Intent and Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, with the generous support of our donors and volunteers. We all believe that principled entrepreneurs are heroes and role models for the next generation.
If you would like to help sponsor this event you can donate HERE.
Friend of the Fair - $100 or less
Logo on Homepage with Click-Through Link
Social Media Shout-Outs
Supporting Sponsor - $250
Company Logo on Event Sponsor Banner
Logo Included on Event T-Shirts
Logo Featured on Promotional Flyers
Logo on Homepage with Click-Through Link
Social Media Shout-Outs
Premiere Sponsor - $500
Promotional Table Space at the Event (Information Only)
A Promotional Interview (Why you chose to sponsor)
Company Logo on Event Sponsor Banner
Logo Included on Event T-Shirts
Logo Featured on Promotional Flyers
Logo on Homepage with Click-Through Link
Social Media Shout-Outs
Hosted by
Dustin Amundson
🗓️ 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.
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.
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 90 businesses.
We will accept up to 90 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.
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?
Applications must be submitted online through this website. 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.
Applications must be submitted online through this website. 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:
The application asks kids to think through some simple, but important elements of their business:
- What is your business name?
- 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.
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 held at the Bismarck Event Center. Each business will have a booth and two chairs. Every booth will have access to power.
The fair will be held at the Bismarck Event Center. Each business will have a booth and two chairs. Every booth will have access to power.
Is there a cost for renting a booth?
Each business will rent a booth at the event center for $25.
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.
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 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.
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.
