Photo by Richard Hurd
Acton Madison Children’s Business Fair
Could a ten-year-old create the next Uber? Find out at the Acton Madison Children’s Business Fair, showcasing children’s entrepreneurial genius!
On Saturday, March 18 from 9 am – 12 pm, the 1st annual Acton Madison Children’s Business Fair will host 24 young entrepreneurs ages 6-12 at 4100 Nakoma Rd, Madison, WI 53711. This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Children from all over the greater Madison area will have the opportunity to create a product or service, develop a brand, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at this one-day marketplace. Each young entrepreneur is responsible for the setup, sales, and interaction with customers.
This event is sponsored by Acton Academy Madison West, Acton Academy, Next Great Adventure, local businesses within Madison, and the generous support of our donors and volunteers, who all believe that principled entrepreneurs are heroes and role models for the next generation.
“Today’s youth are tomorrow’s business innovators and leaders. The Children’s Business Fair gives students the opportunity to spread their entrepreneurial wings and get a head start on promising business careers,” said Jeff Sandefer, founder of the Acton School of Business, one of the sponsors of the fair.
Cash prizes will be awarded in each of the three age groups (6-7, 8-10, and 11-12) for “Most Business Potential,” “Most Creative Idea,” and “Most Impressive Presentation.”
Every important step in the business process is meant to be tackled by the budding entrepreneurs themselves.
“We are thrilled to host the Children’s Business Fair and bring this kind of community-wide event to Madison,” said Marisa Palmer, Co-Founder of Acton Academy Madison West, a new K-5 school situated in the Nakoma neighborhood. “The children who participate show real courage in taking this on, and being willing to bring their ideas to life. We celebrate that willingness to take a risk and make things happen in life.”
Both adult sponsors and entrepreneurs are available for interviews on camera or off. For more information, please contact Marisa Palmer, Co-Founder at Acton Academy Madison West at marisa@actonmadison.com or Ellie Heiking, Director of Engagement at Acton Academy Madison West at ellie@actonmadison.com.