YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS SHOWCASE THEIR BUSINESS VENTURES
Come and Experience young minds marketing, selling, counting money and feeling accomplished!
WIREGRASS COMMONS MALL
Address: 900 Commons Dr, Dothan, AL 36303
Phone: (334) 792-5999
JULY 13, 2019
Important Dates:
July 8th Final Application Deadline
July 13th Dothan, AL Acton Children’s Business Fair
For more information please visit our website: HERE
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COULD A TEN-YEAR-OLD INVENT THE NEXT ÜBER? Find out at the Dothan, Alabama Children’s Business Fair, showcasing kids’ entrepreneurial genius!
On Saturday, July 13, 2019, from 12:00 pm noon to 4:00 pm, the 1st Annual Dothan, Alabama Children’s Business Fair will host 25 young entrepreneurs at the Wiregrass Commons Mall. This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Kids create a product or service, develop a brand, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at this one-day marketplace. The children are responsible for the setup, sales, and interacting with customers, and any parent seen selling to the customer or promoting the child’s product will result in disqualification from the competition.
One previous competitor from 2009, Makaila Ulmer of Bee Sweet Lemonade, participated in an Acton Business Fair. Mikaila’s Bee Sweet Lemonade is now sold in Whole Foods Market in Texas as a result of her young business savvy.
This event is sponsored by Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, and Dr. Shelia Truelove, Author of the children’s book, “I Can Win!” the generous support of our donors and volunteers, who 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 one of the thousands of unsung business owners across this country, these entrepreneurs are the people who make sacrifices to innovate, create jobs, and serve their communities.
“Today’s youths 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.
Prizes will be awarded in each of the four age groups (6-8, 9-11, 12-14, and 15-17) for “Most Business Potential,” “Most Creative Idea,” and “Most Impressive Presentation.”
The Kidprenuerus will kick off their launch with a pre-celebration on July 12, 2019. Please visit the website for sign-up at https://www.childrensbusinessfair.org/dothan-truelove
For more information, please contact Dr. Shelia Truelove at (334) 350-1587 or drtrueloveeducates@gmail.com.
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| ABOUT Dr. Shelia Truelove, Edu |
Dr. Sheila Truelove holds a B.S. in Psychology, M.S. in Management, a Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership (EdD), and an Alabama Professional Educators Teaching Certificate in the area of Collaborative Teaching. She has taught in the field of Special Education for over 14 years. Dr. Truelove was honored as Teacher of the Year for Birmingham City Schools (2010) and nominated for a Disney Teacher of the Year award for her work in Special Education. She has served on Special Education Task committees, conducted training for parents and general education teachers, supervised graduate students majoring in Special Education, and created transitional programs for students receiving special education services. She is also a Featured Expert for a nationally known organization called, "The Life of A Single Mom."
Dr. Truelove is a philanthropist at heart and believes in motivating and equipping others to become their very best. Dr. Truelove is the proud mother of 11-year-old twin daughters and a 12-year-old son. She has spent years encouraging her children to do their very best in life. "I Can Win" is designed to develop a growth mindset mentality in our children through the use of positive declarations. Dr. Truelove applied her beliefs in her own home. As a result, self-confidence in her children has soared. They are the co-authors of "I Can Win!" and play a valuable role in marketing. She prays specifically and consistently for them to achieve all that God holds for them. She believes that parents should invest in their children and treat them as the greatest commodity. She applied to host an Acton Children's Business Fair in Dothan, Alabama because she would like to create more opportunities for youth who are interested in business.
Visit Drtruelove.com to learn more about "I Can Win!"
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