Acton Children's Business Fair Ann Arbor, MI
Saturday, May 5, 2018
10:00AM - 12:00PM
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About the fair
Observe the opportunity for children to launch their very own startup business and help spark creativity and confidence!
Prior to the fair, kids develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and design a display. At our one-day marketplace, these young entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to showcase and sell their products to the public.
We will host 35 booths at the Ann Arbor Senior Center at 1320 Baldwin Ave, Ann Arbor on May 5th, 2018 from 10 am – 12 pm.
This event is sponsored by Acton Academy Ann Arbor, the Acton School of Business, and the generous support of our 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.
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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. We believe this unique opportunity nurtures creativity and confidence in young minds necessary for the future.
16 booths participating
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Nichole’s Soaps for PAWS
And 14 others.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Acton Children’s Business Fair?
The Acton Children’s Business Fair inspires ch ildren 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 35 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.
When is set-up?
Participants are required to check in by 9:20 am and have displays ready by the event start time of 10 am.
When is set-up?
Participants are required to check in by 9:20 am and have displays ready by the event start time of 10 am.
How will the fair be set up?
The fair will be held indoors. Each business will be given a space either with an 8-foot table (to share with one other business), a 4-foot table, or a 3-foot square table. 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.
A parent or guardian is required to be in attendance for the duration of the fair.
A parent or guardian is required to be in attendance for the duration of the fair.
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.
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