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Acton Children's Business Fair Redwood City, CA
Saturday, June 2, 2018
11:00AM - 2:30AM
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About the fair
Please join us at our 1st annual children's business fair.
Casa Circulo Cultural, in partnership with Acton Children's Business Fair invites you to come and support the young entrepreneurs as they launch their own startup business!
Each young entrepreneur will develop a brand, create a product or service, build their marketing strategy, and will then open for business at our one-day fair.
We will host 50 participants at the downtown public library in Redwood City, CA on Saturday June 2nd, 2018 from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
Casa Circulo Cultural, in partnership with Acton Children's Business Fair invites you to come and support the young entrepreneurs as they launch their own startup business!
Each young entrepreneur will develop a brand, create a product or service, build their marketing strategy, and will then open for business at our one-day fair.
We will host 50 participants at the downtown public library in Redwood City, CA on Saturday June 2nd, 2018 from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
The children's business fair helps foster an environment where children can boost self confidence, enhance their communication skills, develop their creativity, and overall improve their personal growth.
Hosted by
Wendy Segovia
🗓️ Started hosting in 2018
🚀 Has hosted 3 fairs
Casa Circulo Cultural is a 501 (C) 3 organization who's mission is to reclaim, preserve, and present the cultural legacy of Latinos in the United States. We offer various classes primarily focused around arts. They include, but aren't limited to: Dance, Music, Arts, and Tae kwon Do.
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 fair gives children the opportunity to showcase their very own businesses.
How many businesses will you accept?
We will accept up to 50 businesses.
Where should I begin?
For additional information or inquiries please reach out to us directly at rwcbusinessfaircc@gmail.com
How do I apply? Can I apply as part of a group?
Application must be submitted online or received in person. In person applications must be received at Casa Circulo Cultural - 1757 East Bayshore Rd. #23 Redwood City, CA 94063.
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.
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 participants some basic information such as name, school, grade, and parents contact information.
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 a tented outdoor event with booths. Each business will be given a booth with an 8-foot table (to share with one other business), and 1-2 chairs. 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.
Our incredible sponsors
Thank you to all of our wonderful and generous sponsors:
Redwood City Public Library
Nexus Venture Partners
Patelco Credit Union
Tammie Pereira Insurance Services
CG Moving Company
Divia Express Insurance Agency
The City of Redwood City
