Entrepreneurship is about more than just business. It is a mindset of identifying possibilities and finding creative solutions to problems, and it is never too early to acquire practical skills and valuable life lessons. Hence, this initiative encourages elementary and middle school kids to develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and launch it for customers at a one-day marketplace.
The Hive, a non-traditional Spokane Public Library centered around arts education, offers the event space for free. The generous support of our donors and volunteers sponsors this event.
We will begin to notify accepted applicants who make it to the list once the application is received and continue until we reach a total booth capacity. Meanwhile, you can continue working towards your dream venture, do the groundwork, and create a roadmap. You can keep learning and acquiring new entrepreneurial skills.
- Find a mentor to learn business basics
- Create a product prototype
- Research on resources to build the final product
- Understand the expenses and sales projections
- Design a business logo and compose a brand slogan
- Sketch a booth setup theme
- Record a business promotional video
Awards
There will be an award ceremony immediately following the BizFest. Rewards and certificates will be presented in each of the these age groups 6-8, 9-11, 12-14 for the most Business Potential + Creative Idea + Impressive Presentation. All booths are automatically entered into the evaluation process.
Also, though optional, we encourage young entrepreneurs to participate in the pre-event effort recognition in these two categories, due a week before the event.
- Brand Story: One-page essay
A brand story is how you came to be who you are, what inspired you to create, and how you want to grow as an entrepreneur. It is a written narrative that describes your business and aspirations and speaks directly to your potential customers.
- Business Marketing: Letter-size flyer
While designing a flyer, consider the customer's viewpoint and how you plan to share it. Keep the content crisp and add a catchy headline or a brand slogan. Be creative and choose colors that support your brand.
Free Event
There is no participation or an entry fee. The indoor event is open to the public and FREE to attend. We encourage you to attend and also to invite friends, family, community members, and real-world entrepreneurs to support the next generation of young budding entrepreneurs and celebrate the leaders and free-thinkers of tomorrow.
FAQ
Event information, rules, and resources are available on the FAQ page. Please feel free to reach out to us with any more questions.