Observe the opportunity for children to launch their very own startup business!
Open to youths ages 6- to 17-years-old, kids 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 10 booths at the inaugural event at Blank Space Highland Park, 414 Raritan Ave. on Sunday, Feb, 18, 2018 from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Free admission.
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 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.
If your child is interested in participating, please complete the online application by 11:59 p.m., Monday, Feb. 5, 2018.
There is no charge to apply. If the application is accepted, a fee of $10 per business may apply to help to cover some of the costs associated with the fair. You will be sent an invoice to pay your participation fee once your application is received and approved.
We are also looking for local sponsors who will support young entrepreneurs as they pursue their dreams and passions. For more information about sponsorship opportunities, contact Eva Abreu, call/text 908-866-6576 or email blankspacehighlandpark@gmail.com.
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Eva Abreu
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We are a team of passionate entrepreneurs, mentors, and parents, who want our children to learn about entrepreneurship in a practical and fun way.
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 10 businesses.
How do I apply? Can I apply as part of a group?
Application must be submitted online. There is no fee to apply. Open to youths ages 6- to 17-years-old. 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 the deadline to submit my application?
Please complete the online application by 11:59 p.m., Monday, Feb. 5, 2018. You will be notified within 72 hours if your application has been accepted.
Is there a cost involved?
There is a $10 per business fee that will be due when you application is accepted. This fee will help to cover some of the costs associated with the fair. You will be sent an invoice to pay your participation fee once your application is received and approved.
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 with display tables and 1-2 chairs per business. Table cloths will not be provided. 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.
My company or organization is interested in becoming a sponsor. Who should I contact?
Thank you for your interest in supporting young entrepreneurs! For more information about sponsorship opportunities, contact Eva Abreu, call/text 908-866-6576 or email blankspacehighlandpark@gmail.com.
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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