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CALLING ALL KIDPRENEURS!!
Acton Children's Business Fair Kissimmee, FL
Saturday, April 28, 2018
12:00PM - 4:00PM
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About the fair
CALLING ALL KIDPRENEURS!!
Youth ages 6 to 17 years old will have the opportunity to launch their very own startup business and showcase it to their family, friends and community!
They will 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 at least 10-15 booths at the 1st inaugural Kissimmee Children's Business Fair on April 28, 2018 from 12-4pm.
The vendor booth fee will be $20 per each participant to join the fair. Requiring this fee starts the learning process of investing in marketing as an entrepreneur!
Once your application is accepted/approved, you can pay your $20 registration fee via the Paypal link on this site. your payment confirms your vendor table.
Each participant will receive a certificate of participation for being a part of the Kissimmee Children's Business Fair.
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 generation.
We are also looking for local sponsors who will support young entrepreneurs as they pursue their dreams and passions as adult entrepreneurs once did. If you are interested in being a sponsor for this event please email: yasheema@rfsorlando.com
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.
Make sure you invite your family, friends and community to come out to support your business at the fair. We never know which one of you budding business owners will be on Good Morning America!!
I look forward to working with you and your young entrepreneurs at this fair!
Youth ages 6 to 17 years old will have the opportunity to launch their very own startup business and showcase it to their family, friends and community!
They will 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 at least 10-15 booths at the 1st inaugural Kissimmee Children's Business Fair on April 28, 2018 from 12-4pm.
The vendor booth fee will be $20 per each participant to join the fair. Requiring this fee starts the learning process of investing in marketing as an entrepreneur!
Once your application is accepted/approved, you can pay your $20 registration fee via the Paypal link on this site. your payment confirms your vendor table.
Each participant will receive a certificate of participation for being a part of the Kissimmee Children's Business Fair.
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 generation.
We are also looking for local sponsors who will support young entrepreneurs as they pursue their dreams and passions as adult entrepreneurs once did. If you are interested in being a sponsor for this event please email: yasheema@rfsorlando.com
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.
Make sure you invite your family, friends and community to come out to support your business at the fair. We never know which one of you budding business owners will be on Good Morning America!!
I look forward to working with you and your young entrepreneurs at this fair!
Hosted by
Yasheema Marshall
🗓️ Started hosting in 2017
🚀 Has hosted 1 fair
We are non-profit organization that helps families find simple solutions to everyday problems. Our family works as a team to manage three businesses as a team! My husband and I are passionate entrepreneurs, mentors, and parents, who want our children to learn about entrepreneurship in a practical and fun way. We are overjoyed to be able to be a part of this movement of building up our future inventors and entrepreneurs.
12 booths participating
Soaps Inc
Inspired Star Boutique
And 10 others.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Acton Children’s Business Fair?
The Acton Children’s Business Fair inspires ch ildren 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 10-15 vendor booths.
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?
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 covered outdoor event with tables & chairs. Each business will be given a 6-8 foot table and 1-2 chairs. Table cloths will not be provided and feel free to bring any signage that can fit on your table or directly behind it. 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 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.
Our incredible sponsors
We are excited about the opportunity for local business sponsors to support this awesome fair full of aspiring entrepreneurs. We are looking for sponsors to support this event in various ways: monetary prizes for awards, gift cards, food and drinks for the youth participating, venue sponsorship and any other way you would like to contribute. Thank you in advance!
All inquiries can be sent to: yasheema@rfsorlando.com
All inquiries can be sent to: yasheema@rfsorlando.com
