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Richmond Children's Business Fair Richmond, VA

Saturday, March 11, 2023

1:00PM - 4:00PM

2301 W Leigh St

Richmond, VA 23220, USA

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Get your FREE ticket for the largest youth entrepreneur event in Central Virginia! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-richmond-childrens-business-fair-tickets-509614630077

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. 

Originally started in Austin, Texas, the Acton Children's Business Fair (ACBF) has grown to cities including Chicago, Phoenix, Grand Rapids, Dallas, and Los Angeles.

The Youth Business Exchange and the Metropolitan Business League are proud to host the 6th Annual Richmond Children's Business Fair on Saturday, March 11th!  

There will be a $25 entry fee per business. Youthpreneurs must be between the ages of 5-17 to participate.

We want to make sure that the youthpreneurs have a positive experience without added pressure; therefore, participants will not be judged for this event. 

This event is sponsored by Acton Academy and the Acton School of Business. Other sponsors and partners will be announced in January 2023. 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.

*INTRODUCING THE 2023 RCBF PARTICIPANTS*

Stirbeezie's
F&WM: Aromatic Creations
F&WM: Gifted Creations
Cotton Mode
Ny Ny’s Brands
My Different Is Beautiful
Cookies & Crust
Price Solutions LLC
VIP Fruits
Pegsville
Moon Bear Kids
Cookie Time
Gensa Bows
Cydi Glam
Origami Crane Co.
Your Way Fashion
LadyBug Slime Shop
Jazzy Jae's Creations LLC
T. Moore Creations
Tiara Nicole's Candles
Kxmiinks 
Chy-Chy’s Designs
Lots of Love and Kisses
Tori's World LLC
Ahkirations
Ptahs Penny Candy
Journey for Growth LLC
Allie’s Craft Wonderland
Glossy Empress
M & M Creative Arts
Sprinkles Cafe
Gloss & Glitter
Touch’D by Jahmari
Avery Leigh Cosmetics
Castle Books
T. Moore Creations
Hear Our Voices
Charmeries
SheCreates
T&J Phone Case & Books
Uziah
Skittles and Scraps
Q's Pillow Factory
Root
I AM
Sugar & Spice Treat Shoppe
BansisArtMart
Elle & Ava
Dre’s Art
BLUE by Enzo
Gemini’s Aura
Crowned
Mishi’s Accessories
The Business of Businesses
Lip Boss
Breezzy’s Lemonade
Zoey’s Charms
World Fuzz
LimeTreez
Olivia’s Gift Shop
Be-you-tiful Self Care
Candy Crush by Persia
OK Creations
Aasia J Cosmetics
Mishi’s Accessories
Twin Creations: Sweet Treat Edition
Fresh Beast Collection
Cali’s Closet
Cool Kids Science RVA
Me & Me Soap by Katara
The Mini Foundry
Moon Flower Accessories
Sarai Works LLC
Trains Galore
AmaniBri Designs
Mclnroy Bookbindry And Sundry
Beads of Beauty
Snoop's Treat Shop
Jade Henna
Zahbella’s Accessories 
Wildflower Designs
Designs By Jayden

Community Vendors
The Barry Farmer Morning Show
R.E.A.L Girlz
Your Day Entertainment
The Enough Foundation
Hope Tree Family Services- Therapeutic Foster Care
Youth Braid and Business Academy
Ukrainian Community of Ukraine
First Home Care
Henrico County Public School Board Member Alicia Atkins



Take a look at the media coverage of our previous events:

2018 

2019

WTVR- March 1
https://wtvr.com/2019/03/01/child-entrepreneurs/?fbclid=IwAR3kMFHCS2_UNAbyP3OQOf1F5QkOBJIyYurcOw9mbaXYW6XGsvlnPpqH9ns


WRIC TV 8- March 5
https://www.wric.com/video/richmond-children-s-business-fair_20190306162829/1830702859?fbclid=IwAR1FxZEEE40Mms1KQ_wYfCevNho6LwcAPuOxMMFGqw5Fq6FRDgNJ1hpYD88


NBC 12- February 26
http://www.nbc12.com/video/2019/02/26/richmond-children-business-fair/?fbclid=IwAR2PggIHnFGNJVr0svksddVPesnw6bXOdwFMfnvK5hxCLdDL6kv7z7wEsaw


NBC 12- March 8
https://www.facebook.com/KarlaRedditteNBC12/videos/598279913977143/?__xts__[0]=68.ARA2bVne56kiu2fzdl1wC2fLn96Ar7mkRvqDEMuuaKXoBPCg0_E2VxWC3DZQSwBFPvB729umDWbAmAxxgFjM9TSSZGH0-EwYE6AFzdIbOMJp_w0NoMf9Agrh4KDOGqcvGpHEnK7z2MZ6NLT4pRcOav01GhLp5JVP55j5MukXFgANzzSyUl-7kC5-kqQgn9q43rxnnUQfNrbSSdCipTkykvsfkWNFqEdmRtST-zjF58aJo1bQI9lM0yL3BkJGoRezWYhedAP5nfS3EFbKYD4Vo6tPQQDP2yviQIcQMqKunDQ2JBajGsumi1ZahAtCuKhiwhfOnjJA_4XvsGG0jnDO3zlvS-soB--rnGKkJA&__tn__=-R


CEO Magazine
https://www.facebook.com/yberva/posts/2168488043209252?__tn__=-R



2020

WTVR Virginia This Morning- February 27
https://www.wtvr.com/on-air/virginia-this-morning/3rd-annual-richmond-childrens-business-fair


WRIC- March 2
https://youtu.be/UdjriLMnQaQ



2021

NBC12- July 14
https://www.nbc12.com/video/2021/07/14/cj-walker-discusses-richmond-children-business-fair-return/?fbclid=IwAR1WioVdmktMqZnl9O2BN7pxYT_LST5jCTMj57lxWv8TvSvq_z0ogHwwUY8



2022

NBC12- March 11
https://www.nbc12.com/video/2022/03/11/richmond-children-business-fair/?fbclid=IwAR1wJemfgjHqOY5eOYR_2bfX17k6xSCbSZO2GcbVoJDstQmQRknQ18hpr0o

CBS6- March 12
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6WeHzn8W4E


Check out our 2020 Online RCBF:

https://www.facebook.com/1718581221533272/videos/385989325769751
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Our organization, the Youth Business Exchange, has hosted the Richmond Children's Business Fair since 2018! We've helped hundreds of youth start and maintain their businesses. Give us the opportunity to do the same for your youthpreneur. 

89 booths participating

OK Creations

Zoey's Charms

And 87 others.

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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 accept up to 60 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 a tented outdoor event with booths. Each business will be given a booth with an 6-foot table and 1-3 chairs. Table cloths will not be provided. We are able to accommodate a limited number businesses requiring electricity.

Will electricity be available?

We are able to accommodate a limited number businesses requiring electricity.

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

Children's Business Fair

Acton Academy

Next Great Adventure

The Barry Farmer Morning Show

R.E.A.L Girlz

Richmond Family Magazine

Dress For Success Central Virginia

Urban Hang Suite

Your Day Entertainment

HealThySelf Healthy Mixes

Fi$cal Fitness Tax & Financial Services, Inc.

Melanie L. Boone, DDS. PC

Discover Richmond Tours

MompreneurHQ

Malik's First Job Podcast

New Kent Community Corporation

InnerVision Consulting

Fobbs Quality Signs

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Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy

The Acton Children's Business Fair does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin and admits and gives all hosts and participants access to the same rights, privileges, programs and activities.