Youth Business Fair

The Southport-Oak Island Youth Business Fair inspires children to discover their inner entrepreneurs. The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Acton Academy and Novant Health to bring our area, this one-day market that gives children the opportunity to showcase their very own businesses.

The young entrepreneurs have created a product or service, developed the brand, and on Saturday, November 19^th they will market and sell it at the Youth Business Fair. The public is encouraged to attend the Fair and “Shop Small” while supporting area youth.

The location and time for the Youth Business Fair has been moved to The Brunswick Center at Southport from 9am-2pm.  The 9 young entrepreneurs participating in the one-day market will be added to the 40+ vendors at the 6^th Annual Crafters’ Bazaar. The 6^th Annual Crafters’ Bazaar is an event of the Brunswick Senior Resources – Brunswick Center at Southport.

The ages of the Youth Business Fair participants range from 4^th grade to 8^th graders. The products vary widely but will include driftwood, games, coffee and tea, cookie kits, and slime.

These bright entrepreneurs will run the booths without adult assistance ensuring they practice skills necessary for professional and personal growth such as creative and critical thinking, math, and communication skills. To ensure success, the participants were required to attend two workshops led by Jay Schach, Sea Grass Consulting, and organized by the Chamber.  The November Workshop required participants to record a 60-second pitch for their products.

The Southport-Oak Island Youth Business Fair will be held on Saturday, November 19th from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Brunswick Center @ Southport Library, 1513 N. Howe Street, Suite 1, Southport.  It is free to attend but bring your cash to purchase the products.

The participants will be judged, and awards are given for Most Original, Highest Business Potential, Best Presentation & Overall.  Certificate award sponsors:  Pacula Builders, Southport Ace Hardware, Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS, and Mitzi Swing Mary Kay Consultant.

For more information contact the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce at (910) 457-6964 or visit the website at www.youthbusinessfair.com