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Genesee County, Children’s Business Fair
Saturday, September 16, 2023
10:00AM - 3:00PM
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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 30 booths at the 3rd annual event.
This will be in-person at 3801 & 3802 Mamai Art Gallery, Flint, MI 48504 on September 16th, 2023 from 10am–3pm
Registration is $20
This will be in-person at 3801 & 3802 Mamai Art Gallery, Flint, MI 48504 on September 16th, 2023 from 10am–3pm
Registration is $20
This event is powered by Mamai Art Gallery, Inc. and sponsored by 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 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.
BUSINESS COMPETITION
We will be having fewer participants this year.
All entries will be automatically entered in the business competition, and booths will be judged on the criteria below, most original business idea, highest business potential, and best presentation.
BUSINESS COMPETITION
We will be having fewer participants this year.
All entries will be automatically entered in the business competition, and booths will be judged on the criteria below, most original business idea, highest business potential, and best presentation.
- Four (4) winners will be chosen and awarded cash prizes of $100 which is to be split among the business owners of the business has more than one owner.
- One of the Four winners will be selected as the overall and will get an extra $100.
Overall winner=$200
Most original business idea=$100
Highest Business Potential =$100
Best Presentation=$100
Highest Business Potential =$100
Best Presentation=$100
- Mentors will be a signed to any of the main top 4 winners that are interested in furthering their business idea/venture beyond the one-day open market.
- All participants will get non cash recognition for their effort.
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Fiona Mamai
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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.
13 booths participating
BraceletsByNia
Rayaan’s crochet corner
And 11 others.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Genesee County Children’s Business Fair?
The Genesee County 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 30 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 an outdoor event. Each business will be given a booth with a 6-foot table and 1-2 chairs. Table cloths will not be provided.
Will electricity be available?
Yes
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.
