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We are so excited to promote children doing business!! Small business is close to our hearts! As we attempt to revitalize our community, one opportunity at a time, with the hopes of growing and stimulating our economy, we welcome young go-getters to join in the fun! Have a talent for creating something? Why not sell it here? Ever dream of generating an income by providing a service? Let's help you get started! Learn more as you read below......
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We are so excited to promote children doing business!! Small business is close to our hearts! As we attempt to revitalize our community, one opportunity at a time, with the hopes of growing and stimulating our economy, we welcome young go-getters to join in the fun! Have a talent for creating something? Why not sell it here? Ever dream of generating an income by providing a service? Let's help you get started! Learn more as you read below......
Acton Children's Business Fair Conneautville, PA
Saturday, August 18, 2018
10:00AM - 4:00PM
158 Main Street, Route 18, Canal Park Market Village
Canal Park Market Village is thrilled to be the host site of an Acton's Children's Business Fair - a great opportunity for children to launch their very own startup business! With entrepreneurship in mind as our community revitalization effort, how better to spark interest in future generations of business owners?
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 15 booths at the 1st annual event at Canal Park Market Village, 158 Main Street, Route 18 Conneautville, PA on August 18th, 2018 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.
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.
Whether an entrepreneur is famous like Andrew Carnegie or Steve Jobs 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.
Canal Park Market Village is thrilled to promote small business and small beginnings. We are a team of passionate individuals; entrepreneurs, mentors, and parents, who want children to learn about business and entrepreneurship in a practical and fun way, while we work to revitalize our community. https://www.facebook.com/cpmarketvillage/
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 25 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?
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 an outdoor event with booth space. Each business will be assigned a 12x12 space. It is recommended that you bring a popup for your space as shade cover and to protect your space and items should we have inclement weather.
What to bring? Popup Tent or "easy-up" 8-foot Table (maximum size). Chairs Displays as necessary for products or goods intended to sell. Table Cloth(s) Extension Cords if electricity is needed.
Will electricity be available?
There will be a $2.00 fee for electricity at the fair. (May be limited opportunity for 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 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.
The Acton Children's Business Fair does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin and admits and gives all hosts and participants access to the same rights, privileges, programs and activities.
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