Kid's Day: Young Entrepreneur Showcase

Join us to empower our youngest business minds to run their own small business on September 19! Youth ages 5-17 are invited to showcase their creativity at the Young Entrepreneur Showcase by selling handmade products, offering professional services, or sharing their business ideas at the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf. Plus, participants ages 14-17 can compete in a pitch competition for a chance to win prizes!

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., you may also enjoy live music, face painting, shopping and fun activities for all ages.

Click here to register for the Young Entrepreneur Showcase. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged.

Young Entrepreneur Showcase

In order to have a booth at the showcase, participants ages 5-17 must be able to

• Set up and manage their booth.
• Answer customer questions.
• Take/fulfill orders and accept payment.

Participants are allowed to sell handmade items, baked goods, art, crafts, jewelry, clothing, services, or other youth-led business ideas pending approval through the registration process. They are also welcome to advertise their business and set up promotional displays. Participants are NOT allowed to sell fresh foods that need to be kept cold/hot or made on site, pets, items sold for their parents, or promote fundraisers. Participants must be actively involved in making or sourcing their products.

Registration for a booth is free, but participants must have a City of Mobile Business License in order to participate. The fee to obtain a Business License is $25. Click here to apply for a City of Mobile Business License. Note: the application should be in your child's name. If your child does not have an ID, they can use their birth certificate. If you are a returning vendor, the cost of a license is $50.

To obtain the Business License, participants must also attend the informational session on August 15 ahead of the event.

CLICK HERE to view participant guidelines and read the FAQ.

Required Informational Session

Participants are required to attend an Informational Session from 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 15 at the Innovation Portal (358 St. Louis St, Mobile, AL). This session will:

• Walk participants through the event process and expectations.
• Provide guidance on obtaining the $25 (new participants) and $50 (returning participants) City of Mobile Business License.
• Assist with registration for the Showcase.
• Coach those participating in the Pitch Compeition.
• Answer questions for both parents and participants.

Representatives from the City of Mobile Revenue Department will be present to help with licensing questions, and the Innovation Portal team will be present to provide insight into the Pitch Competition process and expectations.

Pitch Competition

Youth ages 14-17 may also participate in the Pitch Competition! Compete by presenting your ideas to local business leaders for a chance to win 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes.

Other Highlights

Enjoy music and participate in fun activities for all ages!

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