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REGISTRATION is FREE and NOW OPEN, closing July 31st, 2024.
Accepting registrations from kids in Russell Binscarth, Riding Mountain West, Gambler First Nations and Waywayseecappo, Langenburg
Russell & Area Kids Business Fair
Friday, August 9, 2024
10:00AM - 2:00PM
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About the fair
The Fair will be open to ages 8 years old to 16 years old.
Judging will be categorized as to group aging;
Judging will be categorized as to group aging;
- Junior A Ages 8-10 years
- Junior B Ages 11-13 years old
- Junior C Ages 14-16 years old
Set -up time starts at 10Am and fair officially starts at 11 AM.
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 provide tables for each participant and some tents, maybe some may have to share tables too. This will be happening at the Green Space by Russell Library along Main Street, Russell, Manitoba.
Vendors will be judged and awarded accordingly.
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 provide tables for each participant and some tents, maybe some may have to share tables too. This will be happening at the Green Space by Russell Library along Main Street, Russell, Manitoba.
Vendors will be judged and awarded accordingly.
Observe the opportunity for children to launch their very own startup business!
This event is sponsored by Assiniboine Valley Regional Development Corporation (AVRCDC) with Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, Russell and District Chambers of Commerce 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 or our very own Daymon Guilas 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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Maria Christine Diores
🗓️ Started hosting in 2024
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Assiniboine Valley Regional Economic Development is delighted to sponsor this event for our kids in the community and neighboring areas. 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.
9 booths participating
Aurora’s DIY life
Beaded By Juniper
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.
This is in collaboration with local communities of Russell Binscarth and Riding Mountain West to provide a fun and inspirational avenue for kids in the community to express the entrepreneur spirit in them.
This is in collaboration with local communities of Russell Binscarth and Riding Mountain West to provide a fun and inspirational avenue for kids in the community to express the entrepreneur spirit in them.
How many businesses will you accept?
We will accept up to 15 Entries.
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 will have tables and some tents, some can be sharing table and tent too. AS the VENDOR/Participant, YOU are responsible for the display and enhancement.
There will be judges going around and asking questions and these will all be part of the criteria.
There will be judges going around and asking questions and these will all be part of the criteria.
Will electricity be available?
Unfortunately, we are not able to provide electricity to the booths.
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.
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.
