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Acton Children's Business Fair Bowie, MD
Saturday, June 15, 2019
12:00PM - 4:00PM
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About the fair
Calling all residents of Fairwood HOA in Bowie, MD. Does your child have an entrepreneurial spirit? Could your daughter or son be the next child CEO or young inventor? If so, secure them a spot at the inaugural Children’s Business Fair which will take place as part of Fairwood’s Community Day on June 15, 2019. Don’t miss this opportunity for your children to launch their very own startup business and to observe these bright and talented kids in action.
Kids develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our community day marketplace.
We will host the inaugural children’s business fair as part of the Fairwood Community Day event on June 15, 2019 from 12 pm – 4 pm. Set up from 11 am. Kids aged 4-14 are welcome to apply. Apply now to reserve one of the limited spots. $20 registration fee is required to reserve a spot (by check or money order to Fairwood HOA). Table and 1-2 chairs will be provided. HOA dues must be up to date.
This event is co-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. Please get in touch if you are interested in hosting a children’s business fair in your own community.
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Hemma Lomax
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We are Fairwood residents who want to spark wonder and entrepreneurship in our children. Opportunity is on our doorstep to be seized. We hope to inspire families in our community to have conversations about financial literacy and to engage their business skills and acumen to create and innovate. Get in touch if you want to learn about hosting a fair in your own community.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Acton Children’s Business Fair?
The Acton Children’s Business Fairs 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 25 businesses.
How do I apply? Can I apply as part of a group?
Application must be submitted online via this website or via email to Fairwoodkidbiz@gmail.com. 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 inspired your idea?
- 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 do you plan to market/advertise your business ahead of 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 outdoor event and part of Fairwood HOA’s annual Community Day. Each business will be given a table and 1-2 chairs. Table cloths will not be provided. We are not able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity.
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. 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.
The event is open to families who are residents of Fairwood HOA only. HOA dues must be up to date. The planning team reserves the right to refuse any business.
The event is open to families who are residents of Fairwood HOA only. HOA dues must be up to date. The planning team reserves the right to refuse any business.
