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Registration period is now closed. We have reached capacity for our March 17th event!!
Acton Children's Business Fair Detroit, MI
Saturday, March 17, 2018
11:00AM - 2:00PM
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About the fair
Excited?! So are we!!
Observe the opportunity for children to launch their very own startup business!
Kidpreneurs ages 6-18 develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our one-day marketplace.
Detroit Deltas are excited to host up to 25 booths at the Inaugural event being held at Tech Town in Detroit, MI on March 17, 2018 from 11 am – 1pm.
Detroit Deltas are excited to host up to 25 booths at the Inaugural event being held at Tech Town in Detroit, MI on March 17, 2018 from 11 am – 1pm.
Registration is now closed!
Each applicant will be notified within one week of submitting the application of approval. One table and two chairs will be provided per business. Each participant will receive a T-shirt and Certificate of Participation.
Cash prizes of $50 will be awarded by our guest judges in two categories:
- Most original business idea
- Best presentation/creativity
for each age group (6-9, 10-13, 14-18) represented.
This event is sponsored by the Detroit Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a public service organization.
This event is also 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.
This event is sponsored by the Detroit Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a public service organization.
This event is also 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.
Hosted by
Larmender Davis
🗓️ Started hosting in 2018
🚀 Has hosted 2 fairs
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.
22 booths participating
Pizza Sweets!!!
Be Balm
And 20 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 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.
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.
