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Niagara Children's Business Fair
Saturday, October 19, 2024
1:00PM - 4:00PM
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About the fair
Observe the opportunity for children to launch their very own startup business! This video showcases our first Niagara Children's Business Fair and we are excited to bring this to our community annually.
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 37 booths at the annual event at the Club Capri, 36 Cleveland Street, Thorold Ontario on October 19, 2024 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm.
This event is 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.
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The Niagara Children's Business Fair holds a special place in my heart because it gives young entrepreneurs the chance to showcase their unique businesses they have created. Our goal is to support them every step of the way, helping them take pride in their work and develop their talents.
38 booths participating
Pretty hai oils
Blue Dragon
And 36 others.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Niagara Children’s Business Fair?
The Niagara 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 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. IF YOU ARE A FOOD BUSINESS, YOU MUST ALREADY HAVE YOUR FOOD CERTIFICATION PAPERS PRIOR TO APPLYING. 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 indoor event. Each business will be given an 8-foot table and 1-2 chairs. VENDORS WILL NEED TO SUPPLY THEIR OWN TABLE CLOTHS
Will electricity be available?
We may be able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity, you will need to make sure you bring an extension cord.
We may be able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity, you will need to make sure you bring an extension cord.
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.
