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Applications closed! Come and support the kids April 27th!
Acton Children's Business Fair Hilliard, OH
Saturday, April 27, 2019
9:30AM - 11:30AM
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About the fair
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.
We will host 40 booths at the 2nd annual event on April 27th from 9:30a to 11:30am at the Avery Lodge 3980 Main Street, Hilliard.
We will begin accepting applications on January 1, 2019.
Join us for an open house ice cream social on February 23 from 2p-4p at Coffee Connections, 4004 Main Street, Hilliard, to learn more about the fair and meet some of the business mentors.
We will begin accepting applications on January 1, 2019.
Join us for an open house ice cream social on February 23 from 2p-4p at Coffee Connections, 4004 Main Street, Hilliard, to learn more about the fair and meet some of the business mentors.
For more information about the fair see the FAQ's at the top of this page.
Do you want to help a child that has the entrepreneur spirit and help a child that would like to start their own business?
Consider sponsoring the Children’s Business!
There are two opportunities for sponsorship.
1. Mentor a child in their business, this requires at least one mandatory meeting with the child.
2. Monetary donation. Sponsorship packages range from $25 to $500. Donate at paypal.me/businessfairhilliard
If you are interested in sponsoring the fair fill out this form: https://goo.gl/forms/bLhJOQIKjGE8XfeV2
or email cbfhilliard@gmail.com if you are interested!
This event is sponsored by Learning Leaf and the generous support of our donors and volunteers. We believe that principled entrepreneurs are heroes and role models for the next generation.
Hosted by
Kristin DiGiacomo
🗓️ Started hosting in 2017
🚀 Has hosted 4 fairs
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.
20 booths participating
Jada’s Royal Sells
Destiny, Trinty, Joy, Love
And 18 others.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Acton Children’s Business Fair?
The Children’s Business Fair inspires children to discover their inner entrepreneur. This is 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 40 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. Please understand that this is for the children, applications are expected to be filled out by the children participating.
What are the requirements to apply?
You must be between the ages of 6 to 14 as of January 1, 2019. There is a $25 application fee as well as a mandatory meeting required prior to the event to review rules and to meet your mentor. Once accepted you will be assigned a local mentor. Failure to attend the mandatory meeting (arranged with your mentor) will result in disqualification from the event.
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 an indoor and outdoor event (if weather permits) with booths. Each business will be given a booth with half of an 8-foot table (to share with one other business) and 1-2 chairs. 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 fair.
Parents are NOT allowed to sit with their child. Each child is assigned a mentor to help them at their booth. There will also be volunteers available to help any young children.
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.
