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You will be amazed at what Seguin/New Braunfels young entrepreneurs can do! Join us as children ages 6-17 launch and run their very own businesses. Come be a BUYER on TBD at the New Braunfels Food Bank from 10am - 1pm. Bring cash to buy all the innovative products that these young entrepreneurs have made!
Acton Children's Business Fair New Braunfels, TX
Thursday, February 22, 2018
12:00AM - 12:00AM
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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.
Children ages 6-17 will be able to participate. Registration closes TBD at midnight.
We will host 20 booths at the 1st annual Seguin/New Braunfels Kids Business Fair at the New Braunfels Food Bank on TBD from 10:00am to 1:00pm.
We will host 20 booths at the 1st annual Seguin/New Braunfels Kids Business Fair at the New Braunfels Food Bank on TBD from 10:00am to 1:00pm.
This event is sponsored 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 still 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: angeles.escalante7@gmail.com or call at 559 313 5886
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
Angeles Escalante
🗓️ Started hosting in 2018
🚀 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.
1 booth participating
DIY Slime
Frequently asked questions
What is the New Braunfels Children’s Business Fair?
The New Braunfels 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 20 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 in the NB Food Bank. Each business will be given a booth with a table and 1-2 chairs. 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.
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.
