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Evergreen Children's Business Fair
Saturday, June 18, 2022
10:00AM - 2:00PM
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About the fair
The Evergreen Acton Children's Business Fair will be presented by Kumon of Evergreen-West.
At Kumon of Evergreen-West, we pride ourselves in guiding San Jose Evergreen students to cultivate self-confidence, independence, and success in their education journey.
At Kumon of Evergreen-West, we pride ourselves in guiding San Jose Evergreen students to cultivate self-confidence, independence, and success in their education journey.
We will be hosting this 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.
Application Process:
- Apply online and pay the $30 non-refundable application fee.
- Applicants will receive a decision letter within several business days.
- Selected businesses will also receive instructions for a business presentation night.
*A $30 non-refundable application fee is due at the time of submission.
Join Kumon of Evergreen-West in supporting our young entrepreneurs at our
2nd Annual Children's Business Fair
Evergreen Village Square
June 18, 2022, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
2nd Annual Children's Business Fair
Evergreen Village Square
June 18, 2022, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
This event is sponsored by Kumon of Evergreen-West, 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 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.
Hosted by
Sharon Tam
🗓️ Started hosting in 2022
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The Kumon of Evergreen-West center is composed of a passionate team of instructors and assistants who want our students to learn about entrepreneurship in a practical and fun way.
We pride ourselves in guiding San Jose Evergreen students to cultivate self-confidence, independence, and success in their education journey.
We pride ourselves in guiding San Jose Evergreen students to cultivate self-confidence, independence, and success in their education journey.
26 booths participating
Maddie Made
Samantha’s bracelets
And 24 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 accept up to 25 businesses.
We will accept up to 25 businesses.
Where should I begin?
Please review all rules before submitting an application. Applications can be filled out on the main home page.
Please review all rules before submitting an application. Applications can be filled out on the main home page.
How do I apply? Can I apply as part of a group?
- An 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:
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 costs, how will you pay that person back?
- How will you advertise 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?
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.
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
The fair will be a tented outdoor event with booths. Each business will be given a booth with
- A table (to share with one other business)
- Full-cover tenting
- 1-2 chairs
Note:
- Table cloths will not be provided.
- Electricity will not be provided.
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 setup, 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.
