Acton Children's Business Fair San Fernando Valley, CA
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Date and Time
Sat, December 8, 2018.
10:00AM
- 3:00PM
Location
22700 Sherman Way, West Hills,, 91307
Apply to the fair
Ready to have the experience of a lifetime?
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 20 booths at the 1st annual West Valley Children's Business Fair on Saturday December 8th from 10:00 - 3:00pm
This event is 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.
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.
Acton Children's Business Fair San Fernando Valley, CA
FAQ
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 20 businesses.
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 please.
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? Think about 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 outdoors. Each business will be given a 6ft table and 2 chairs. Table cloths will not be provided. We are not able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity. you are welcome to bring a 10 x 10 canopy if you wish.
Is there a vending fee?
The vending fee will be $20. This will cover the costs of venue and equipment hire and promotional materials.
Will electricity be available?
Unfortunately, we are not able to provide electricity to the booths.
What can I sell?
You can sell a product or a service! Other fairs have had great success with If you are planning on selling food, please be mindful that the booths will have no electricity or access to cooking facilities, so do not sell anything that needs to be refrigerated or kept at a safe temperature for consumption.
For example: cookies, candies, cupcakes – OK! Hot dogs, tacos, yogurt... NOT OK
Also, please avoid anything with raw egg whites - so no royal icing (unless it's pre-made from a package like the Wilton brand) or meringue buttercream etc.
What are the rules?
This event is designed to give children the experience of selling a product or service.
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.
About
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.
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The Acton Children's Business Fair does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin and admits and gives all hosts and participants access to the same rights, privileges, programs and activities.
