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Acton Children's Business Fair
Sunday, October 8, 2023
2:00PM - 5:00PM
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About the fair
COULD A TEN-YEAR-OLD INVENT THE NEXT ÜBER?
Find out at the Children’s Business Fair, showcasing children’s entrepreneurial genius!
On Sunday, the 8th of October, 2023, from 2 to 5 PM,
Acton Children’s Business Fair will host 30 young entrepreneurs at
11290 Donnington Drive, Johns Creek, GA, USA, 30097.
This event is FREE and for children of ages 6-14.
11290 Donnington Drive, Johns Creek, GA, USA, 30097.
This event is FREE and for children of ages 6-14.
*Please note that this event is restricted to friends and family of Wellington community residents.
Children create a product or service, develop a brand, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at this one-day marketplace. The children are responsible for the setup, sales, and interacting with customers, and any parent seen selling to the customer or promoting the child’s product will result in disqualification from the competition.
This event is sponsored by Acton Academy, the Acton Next Great Adventure, Acton Academy Cumming(Opening soon!), and the generous support of our donors and volunteers, who 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 one of the thousands of unsung business owners across this country, these entrepreneurs are the people who make sacrifices to innovate, create jobs, and serve their communities. “Today’s youth are tomorrow’s business innovators and leaders. The Children’s Business Fair gives students the opportunity to spread their entrepreneurial wings and get a head start on promising business careers,” said Jeff Sandefer, founder of the Acton School of Business, one of the sponsors of the fair.
A certificate of recognition will be awarded in each of the four age groups (6-7, 8-10, 11-12, and 13- 14) for “Most Business Potential,” “Most Creative Idea,” and “Most Impressive Presentation.” All the participating entrepreneurs will get a certificate of participation.
Parking Instructions:
Please avoid parking at the venue as much as possible as it may cause inconvenience to the neighboring residents.
In case, you have to park (for a short period of time or for loading/unloading booth related stuff) -
In case, you have to park (for a short period of time or for loading/unloading booth related stuff) -
- please be courteous when parking.
- Ensure to park on the same side of the street and not to block driveways.
- Also, be aware there will be extra pedestrians in the neighborhood and extra care needs to be taken while driving.
Thank you everyone for your support and participation.
Please go through FAQs section on the page. For more information/questions please contact Aravind Murari at (678) 807-9001 or amurari@actonacademycumming.com
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Aravind Murari
🗓️ Started hosting in 2023
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🚀 Has hosted 2 fairs
We are a team of entrepreneurs, learning architects and dedicated volunteers passionate about children's self-driven learning and entrepreneurship. ACBF ignites, nurtures and facilitates the entrepreneurial spirit and learning in every child. Moreover, hosting an event like this in a community brings joy and togetherness among the community members.
It’s a privilege and an honor to have the opportunity to host Children's Business Fair in this community. We can't wait to see the blossoming of the young entrepreneurs.
9 booths participating
Arts and Crafts
Sammy Homemade Candles.
And 7 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 30 businesses.
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 a outdoor event with booths. Each business will be given a 6-foot table and 1 or 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 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.
