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Applications are no longer being accepted for this business fair. DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS IS DUE ON OR BEFORE
AUGUST 24th, 2019
Acton Children's Business Fair Raleigh, NC
Saturday, September 14, 2019
12:00PM - 2:00PM
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About the fair
Observe the opportunity for children to launch their very own startup business!
Kids ages 6- 16 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 our 2nd annual event to be held at Realty One Group located at 2921, Suite 112 Wakefield Crossing Drive in Raleigh, NC.
This event is hosted by Kidz-N-Biz in partnership with Acton Academy and the generous support of our donors, sponsors 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.
Hosted by
Donna Whitaker
🗓️ Started hosting in 2017
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🚀 Has hosted 2 fairs
56 booths participating
Dynamic Kid Movement
Unforgettable Jam
And 54 others.
Frequently asked questions
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 host businesses (children ages 6-16 )that have been accepted as a result of completing an online registration prior to the deadline.
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?
Applications 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.
What is on the application?
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?
Is there a cost to participate?
Yes, we will collect a $15 participation fee from all accepted business ideas. Payment can be processed through our PayPal Account at paypal.me/dwhitaker38.
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 set up with 4 or 6 foot tables for each business represented at the fair. Table cloths will be provided if needed.
Will electricity be available?
TBD
What are the rules?
This event is designed to give children (ages 6-16) 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.
Our incredible sponsors
Hosted by: Kidz-N-Biz, Inc.
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A special thank you to our event Host:
Realty ONE Group Greener Side
located in Raleigh, NC
We would also like to thank all of our sponsors, volunteers and everyone involved who had a hand in making this event a success!
Thank you to all of our donors, sponsors and everyone involved who make these events a success!
