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ATTENTION KIDS 6-14 YEARS OF AGE
Watch for our Spring 2019 Kick-Off Event!
Acton Children's Business Fair Stoughton, WI
Saturday, November 9, 2019
10:00AM - 1:00AM
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About the fair
Applications for 2019 event will launch in Spring 2019. Please watch for more information. If you have any questions, please feel free to email Eileen Stevens, Founder of the Children's Business Fair - Stoughton, WI.
( childrenbusinessfair@gmail.com )
Observe the opportunity for children to launch their very own startup business!
( childrenbusinessfair@gmail.com )
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 host up to 30 booths at the 3rd annual event in Stoughton, WI on Saturday, November 9, 2019. Event will be held at St. Ann's Church in conjunction with their Arts & Crafts Fair at 323 North Van Buren Street. Our Children's Business Fair runs from 10:00am until 1:00pm, with set up starting at 9:15 am.
This event is nationally 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.
Our local major sponsors are McFarland State Bank and Stoughton Chamber of Commerce.
Our local major sponsors are McFarland State Bank and Stoughton Chamber of Commerce.
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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Katrina Becker
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We are a team of passionate individuals and parents who want children to learn about entrepreneurship in a practical and fun way.
70 booths participating
Graham's Lawn Care Service
Slimetime
And 68 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 in 2019.
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.
How much does event cost?
$10 per business application which will be paid by check once application is accepted. Check written to CBF-Stoughton and can be mailed to: Fired Up Nutrition
Attn: CBF-Stoughton
177 W Main St
Stoughton, WI 53589
Attn: CBF-Stoughton
177 W Main St
Stoughton, WI 53589
We will accept up to 30 businesses in 2019. 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 a 6-foot table and 1-2 chairs. You will need to provide your own table covering.
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. Parents, guardians, adults are supports; however If a parent/guardian/adult is found selling or promoting a child’s product or service, that child’s business will be disqualified from the competition.
Parents of younger children may sit in the booth, but the children are 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
MAJOR EVENT SPONSORS
SPONSORS
If your business would like to be a booth/table sponsor please contact:
Founder Eileen Stevens / 608-577-1983
Children's Business Fair - Stoughton
childrensbusinessfair@gmail.com
