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Please Come to Shop with ALL of our Youth on Saturday, June 23, 2018, at 10:00 am--People's Community Church 8601 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI 48202
Acton Children's Business Fair Detroit, MI
Saturday, June 23, 2018
10:00AM - 3:00AM
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About the fair
This is an invitation and opportunity for children to launch their very own startup business! Please come out and support them!
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 20 booths at the 1st annual event Youth Business Market at People's Community Church at 8601 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI on June 23, 2018, from 10 am – 3 pm.
This event is sponsored by Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, People's Community Church, Detroit City Youth Opportunities Magazine, AL Nur African Dance Troupe, and the generous support of our donors and volunteers. We all believe that principled entrepreneurs are heroes and role models for the next generation.
We support our YOUTH in their endeavors to create, invent, build and develop. We hope that you will join us in encouraging, nurturing and providing OPPortunities for youth in Metro-Detroit and beyond.
Hosted by
Barbara Kellom
🗓️ Started hosting in 2018
🚀 Has hosted 3 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.
38 booths participating
Lili's Lotion
Relaxing Essentials by Z
And 36 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 36 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 indoor event with tables. Each business will be given an 8-foot table and 1-2 chairs. Tablecloths will be provided. We are able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity, but they MUST bring their own extension cords, and surge protectors.
Will electricity be available?
Yes, but you must indicate the need on your application.
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.
