Kidpreneurs Marketplace: Where Young Minds Thrive!
Saturday, August 17, 2024
10:00AM - 3:00PM
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Kidpreneurs Marketplace: Where Young Minds Thrive!
Join us for the opportunity for children to launch their very own startup business!
Join us for 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.
Our 1st annual event will be held Saturday, August 10th, 2024. Set up 10 am. Event 11 am - 3 pm. On Market Street, in Potsdam, NY.
This event is hosted by Second Glance.
VENDORS:
Closed/Fully Booked: Food & Drink, Crochet, Pokémon Cards
Sweets & Treats with Ellie (5) Baked Goods
Sunshine Squeeze (10, 7) Lemonade
Popcorn World (7) Popcorn
Callie Creates (8) One of a Kind Cards
Gnome Better Crafts (10) Crafts, Crochet
Boba Boi! (6) Boba Tea
Frisina's JR Photography (9) Pictures of Potsdam, and Nature
Bella's Baked Goods (13) Cookies, Oreo Balls, Chocolate Covered Strawberries
C.J. Lure Designs (11) Fishing Lure Creations
Keegan's Pokémon Cards (10) Pokémon Cards
Simply Ro (11) Handmade Crafts
Willa's Stickers (8) Stickers
Crochet For Days (10, 7) Crochet Scrunchies, Stuffies
Emery's Creations (8, 7) Bracelets, Magnets, Drawings
Eliza Beads (10) Beaded Bracelets, Keychains, Purses
Gotta Catch Em All (8) Pokémon Cards
Stitch Fished (13, 8) Hand-Sewn Items
Elizabeth's Creations (11) Necklaces, Rings, Phone Charms
Sponsors: Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, and the generous support of our donors and volunteers. We all believe that principled entrepreneurs are role models for the next generation.
VENDORS:
Closed/Fully Booked: Food & Drink, Crochet, Pokémon Cards
Sweets & Treats with Ellie (5) Baked Goods
Sunshine Squeeze (10, 7) Lemonade
Popcorn World (7) Popcorn
Callie Creates (8) One of a Kind Cards
Gnome Better Crafts (10) Crafts, Crochet
Boba Boi! (6) Boba Tea
Frisina's JR Photography (9) Pictures of Potsdam, and Nature
Bella's Baked Goods (13) Cookies, Oreo Balls, Chocolate Covered Strawberries
C.J. Lure Designs (11) Fishing Lure Creations
Keegan's Pokémon Cards (10) Pokémon Cards
Simply Ro (11) Handmade Crafts
Willa's Stickers (8) Stickers
Crochet For Days (10, 7) Crochet Scrunchies, Stuffies
Emery's Creations (8, 7) Bracelets, Magnets, Drawings
Eliza Beads (10) Beaded Bracelets, Keychains, Purses
Gotta Catch Em All (8) Pokémon Cards
Stitch Fished (13, 8) Hand-Sewn Items
Elizabeth's Creations (11) Necklaces, Rings, Phone Charms
Sponsors: Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, and the generous support of our donors and volunteers. We all believe that principled entrepreneurs are role models for the next generation.
Whether an entrepreneur is famous like Mr. Beast or Taylor Swift 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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🗓️ Started hosting in 2024
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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.
25 booths participating
Gnome Better Crafts
ElizaBeads
And 23 others.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Kidpreneurs Marketplace? Where Young Minds Thrive!
The Kidpreneurs Marketplace is where young minds thrive, inspiring children to discover their inner entrepreneur. This one-day market gives children the opportunity to showcase their very own businesses.
The Kidpreneurs Marketplace is where young minds thrive, inspiring children to discover their inner entrepreneur. This one-day market gives children the opportunity to showcase their very own businesses.
How many Kidpreneurs will you accept?
We will accept up to 75 Kidpreneurs.
We will accept up to 75 Kidpreneurs.
Where should I begin?
Start with our resources page. Read inspiring stories about other young entrepreneurs and play games to hone your business skills.
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 Kidpreneur. Children working as a group should submit one application that includes each child’s information.
Application must be submitted online. Please submit one application for each Kidpreneur. Children working as a group should submit one application that includes each child’s information.
What is on the application?
The application asks kids to think through some simple, but important elements of their business:
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.
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 on either side of Market Street on the sidewalk, in front of local businesses.
The fair will be on either side of Market Street on the sidewalk, in front of local businesses.
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.
This event is designed to give children the experience of selling a product or service.
Parents of younger children must sit in the booth with the child at all times, 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.
Table Fees?
There will be a $5 table fee. Fees and sponsorships will go towards prizes.
Juried Fair
There will be 3 age groups;
5 yrs - 7 yrs, 8 yrs - 11 yrs, and 12 yrs - 15 yrs
Table Fees?
There will be a $5 table fee. Fees and sponsorships will go towards prizes.
Juried Fair
There will be 3 age groups;
5 yrs - 7 yrs, 8 yrs - 11 yrs, and 12 yrs - 15 yrs
Each group will be judged for:
Most Original Business Idea
Highest Business Potential
Best Presentation / Creativity
Highest Business Potential
Best Presentation / Creativity
Prizes, Gifts, & More
Nine cash prizes will be awarded.
Each valued at $25 minimum.
Nine cash prizes will be awarded.
Each valued at $25 minimum.
Every Kidpreneur will be given a sweet treat voucher to NJ’s Ice Cream, or Scoops Downtown, a $5 value.
Ellie K Apparel will be set up from 3 pm - 4:30 pm for a special pop - up shop for the Kidpreneurs to shop from. Kids toys, novelties, and accessories ranging from $1 - $5 per item.
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.
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.
