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Dupage Children's Business Fair
Saturday, April 26, 2025
1:30PM - 4:30PM
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About the fair
Empower Young Entrepreneurs at the DuPage Children's Business Fair!
Give children the opportunity to launch their businesses!
Participants will develop a brand, create a product or service, craft a marketing strategy, and open for customers at our one-day marketplace.
Participants will develop a brand, create a product or service, craft a marketing strategy, and open for customers at our one-day marketplace.
Workshop Series – Build Skills Before the Fair!
In partnership with BizBuzz NFP, we’re offering a 3-day hands-on workshop at 95th St. Library, Naperville, on March 16, 23, and April 6. Students will gain essential skills in:
Entrepreneurship – How to launch a business
Marketing – How to attract customers
Marketing and Pitch Event – How to track profits & expenses
Entrepreneurship – How to launch a business
Marketing – How to attract customers
Marketing and Pitch Event – How to track profits & expenses
From Steve Jobs to Sara Blakely—and thousands of small business owners across the country—entrepreneurs drive innovation, create jobs, and uplift communities. This fair helps young minds gain real-world business experience and build confidence!
Secure Your Spot!
Each booth requires a $20 commitment fee to participate in the fair. Spaces are limited, so apply early!
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This event is proudly supported by Acton Academy, BizBuzz NFP, and the generosity of our donors and volunteers, all committed to inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Hosted by
Sadia Rimsha
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I'm passionate about inspiring young minds through entrepreneurship! As the Dupage Children's Business Fair host, I help kids turn their ideas into real businesses. I also run fun, hands-on workshops with BizBuzz NFP, teaching financial literacy, branding, and business skills.
With a background in Project Management, Business Analysis, and IT, I love organizing events, mentoring young entrepreneurs, and building communities.
Let’s connect and create opportunities for the next generation of business leaders!
Email: dupagechildrensbusinessfair@gmail.com
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Dupage Children’s Business Fair?
The Dupage Children’s Business Fair inspires children to discover their inner entrepreneurs. It is brought to you by Acton Children's Business Fair, the largest entrepreneurship event for children in North America. This one-day market gives children the opportunity to showcase their businesses.
The Dupage Children’s Business Fair inspires children to discover their inner entrepreneurs. It is brought to you by Acton Children's Business Fair, the largest entrepreneurship event for children in North America. This one-day market gives children the opportunity to showcase their businesses.
What is the role of Biz Buzz in the Dupage Children's Business Fair?
BizBuzz is our Mentorship Partner, offering a three-day workshop series on launching a business, scheduled for March 16, March 23, and April 6, 2025, at the 95th Street Library in Naperville. The workshops will guide participants through key steps to turn their ideas into profitable businesses.
If I need some help who should I contact?
Contact Sadia at dupagechildrensbusinessfair@gmail.com
How many businesses will you accept?
We have limited space available! We encourage early applications as spots fill quickly.
We have limited space available! We encourage early applications as spots fill quickly.
How do I apply? Can I apply as part of a group?
Applications 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.
Applications 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 if someone else has the same business idea?
Two art 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.
Two art 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 an indoor event in the Extra Large Community room. Each business will be given a table and 1-2 chairs. Tablecloths will not be provided.
The fair will be an indoor event in the Extra Large Community room. Each business will be given a table and 1-2 chairs. Tablecloths will not be provided.
Will electricity be available?
Yes, there will be some availability.
Yes, there will be some availability.
What are the rules?
This event is designed to give children the experience of selling a product or service.
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 setting 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.
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.
