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Come see and support our young entrepreneurs in their business adventure at the fair! See you there!
Creative Imagination Schoolhouse Children's Business Fair Mountain View, California
Saturday, March 26, 2022
10:30AM - 1:00PM
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About the fair
Observe the opportunity for children to launch their very own startup business! Join us in our first CIS Children's Business Fair on March 26, 2022, from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm.
Our young kid-preneurs will develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and engage with customers at our one-day business fair marketplace. The deadline for booth registration waitlist (ages 5-15) is February 28, 2022. If selected, a $25 non-refundable fee is due to confirm booth registration. (fee covers set-up and clean-up, tables and chairs rental and delivery).
Step 1: Fill out application form online.
Step 2: Applications received will be reviewed by the CIS Children's Business Team.
Step 3: If your business is selected to participate, a welcome letter will be sent and a Paypal link to pay the $25 table/booth fee.
Step 4: Once payment is complete, a confirmation email will be sent to all participating business, together with detailed information and helpful resources for the event.
Step 1: Fill out application form online.
Step 2: Applications received will be reviewed by the CIS Children's Business Team.
Step 3: If your business is selected to participate, a welcome letter will be sent and a Paypal link to pay the $25 table/booth fee.
Step 4: Once payment is complete, a confirmation email will be sent to all participating business, together with detailed information and helpful resources for the event.
This event is hosted by Creative Imagination Schoolhouse and 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.
COVID update: The fair will be held entirely outdoors and with a limit on the number of businesses allowed. We will adhere to the local COVID-19 guidelines to ensure the safety of all attendees (vaccination, masks, social distancing, sanitizing stations, etc.).
Donations and Sponsors: If you would like to donate or sponsor our business fair event, please contact us at maricar@creativeimaginationschoolhouse.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.
COVID update: The fair will be held entirely outdoors and with a limit on the number of businesses allowed. We will adhere to the local COVID-19 guidelines to ensure the safety of all attendees (vaccination, masks, social distancing, sanitizing stations, etc.).
Donations and Sponsors: If you would like to donate or sponsor our business fair event, please contact us at maricar@creativeimaginationschoolhouse.com
Hosted by
Maricar Abaya-Antonio
🗓️ Started hosting in 2021
✅ Identity verified
🚀 Has hosted 3 fairs
At Creative Imagination Schoolhouse, we believe in nurturing the unique passions and interests of each child. We foster a learning environment where children lead their own learning journeys, guided by caring adults through group discussions, open-ended activities, and interest-based projects. We cultivate a growth mindset, empowering every child to discover their voice, passion, and joy.
We are collaborating with a dedicated community of families, local businesses, and organizations who share our vision of supporting children's entrepreneurial spirit. Together, we are making the Children's Business Fair a reality, where young entrepreneurs can showcase their creativity and business acumen.
We invite you to join our team of passionate educators, mentors, and parents in supporting this inspiring event.
20 booths participating
Milo's Creations
Milo's Creations
And 18 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 host up to 15-20 businesses at our first annual Creative Imagination Schoolhouse Children's Business Fair event.
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.
Where do I pay the fee to join the event?
Where do I pay the fee to join the event?
Once your business is selected, you will be sent a Paypal link to pay the $25 table/booth fee to confirm your business participation.
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 jewelry & accessories 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.
Can we sell homemade food at the fair?
Food items must be individually pre-packaged and sealed for the business fair. If and when the city ordinance change then all food items cannot be sold at the scheduled business fair.
How will the fair be set up?
The fair will be an outdoor event. Each business will have a designated space with a 6-foot 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.
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. This is how they develop their skills and talents in entrepreneurial business.
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. This is how they develop their skills and talents in entrepreneurial business.
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.
