The Grand Rapids Children’s Business Fair

The Grand Rapids Children’s Business Fair is coming to the Grandville Farmers Market on September 20! 

The Grandville Jenison Chamber is collaborating with Grand River Bank to assemble 75 “goodie” bags to be handed out at the fair.  Chamber members and area businesses interested in donating an item (75 coupons, flyers, swag) for the bags,
 
Please email pam.davis@grandriverbank.com or drop items off at Grand River Bank – 4471 Wilson Ave.
If you would like to have items picked up or to drop off at the Chamber office, email heather@grandjen.com
 
Deadline to provide items is September 15
 
 Children, ages 5-14, develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our one-day marketplace.  This is a family-friendly event, we encourage friends, family, community members, and entrepreneurs alike to come out and support the next generation of entrepreneurs. Businesses will be judged by local entrepreneurs to win cash prizes.

Event Info:
We believe every child is a creative genius that can impact this world for the greater good.  The Grand Rapids Children's Business Fair gives the next generation of entrepreneurs a safe setting to display their latest business ventures, in hopes to make a profit.  

Our Core Mission is:

1. Have children make something with their hands and their mind
2. Sell to strangers in a safe venue, where failure is accepted
3. Experience the freedom and responsibility of having some extra money to spend or give away