KIDZ IN BIZ

Kidz in Biz is a youth entrepreneurship experience designed to give kids and teens the chance to create, run, and grow their own business in a real vendor event setting.

Participants will have their own designated Kidz in Biz space, interact with customers, practice sales and money skills, and compete for cash awards during the event. Up to three $50 awards may be given each day, based on the day's participation.

This program is for youth who are meaningfully involved in their business. Parents and guardians are welcome to assist with safety, setup, transportation, and age appropriate support, but the youth entrepreneur should be actively involved in creating or preparing products, pricing, customer interaction, and sales.

A short 30 to 60 second video from the youth entrepreneur is required with the application so we can learn a little about their business and make sure Kidz in Biz is the right fit.

Friday Only: $45
Saturday Only: $50
Both Days: $75

Kidz in Biz Terms and Conditions
By applying for and participating in Kidz in Biz, the parent or guardian and youth participant agree to the following terms:

Youth Participation
Kidz in Biz is intended for youth entrepreneurs who are meaningfully involved in the creation, planning, pricing, preparation, and operation of their business.

The youth participant must be present and actively involved during the event day or days for which they are registered.

Parents and guardians may assist with transportation, setup, breakdown, safety, money handling for younger children, and age appropriate support. Adults may not primarily operate the booth, make the majority of sales, or use a Kidz in Biz space to sell products from an adult owned or adult operated business.

Event management reserves the right to speak directly with the youth participant before or during the event to confirm eligibility.

If a business does not meet the intent of the Kidz in Biz program, the participant may be asked to register as a regular vendor instead or discontinue participation.

Application and Approval
Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance.

Applications may be reviewed for product type, youth involvement, available space, event fit, and duplication of similar businesses.

A short youth introduction video may be required as part of the application process.

Event management has final authority regarding application approval and Kidz in Biz eligibility.

Booth Space
Participants will receive one designated Kidz in Biz space.

All merchandise, tables, chairs, signs, displays, and other materials must remain within the assigned space.

Participants may not expand into aisles, neighboring spaces, or other event areas without prior approval.

Booth placement is determined by event management and is not guaranteed.

Products and Sales
Participants are responsible for complying with any laws, permits, licenses, food safety requirements, sales tax requirements, or other regulations applicable to the products or services they offer.

Unsafe, illegal, inappropriate, counterfeit, or prohibited products may not be sold.

Event management reserves the right to require the removal of any product or display determined to be unsafe, inappropriate, or inconsistent with the event.

Setup and Breakdown
Participants must follow all designated setup, arrival, breakdown, and departure times.

Booths may not be dismantled early without permission from event management except in an emergency.

Participants are responsible for leaving their booth area clean and free of trash at the end of their participation.

Competition and Awards
Kidz in Biz participants may be eligible for cash awards on the day or days they participate.

Judging criteria may include creativity, youth involvement, product knowledge, customer interaction, salesmanship, booth presentation, and overall entrepreneurship.

A participant may receive no more than one cash award during the event weekend unless otherwise announced.

All judging decisions are final.

Participation does not guarantee an award.

Payment and Refunds
Registration fees are nonrefundable once the application has been accepted unless the event is canceled by the organizer.

Failure to attend, early departure, removal for violation of event rules, or disqualification from Kidz in Biz does not automatically qualify for a refund.

Conduct
Participants and accompanying adults are expected to treat customers, vendors, judges, volunteers, event staff, and other participants respectfully.

Harassment, unsafe behavior, repeated disruption, dishonesty, or failure to follow event rules may result in removal from the event without refund.

Parents and guardians are responsible for supervising their youth participant at all times.

Liability
Participants attend and operate their booth at their own risk.

The event organizer, venue, sponsors, volunteers, and affiliated organizations are not responsible for lost, stolen, damaged, or unattended property.

The parent or guardian accepts responsibility for the youth participant's conduct, merchandise, equipment, sales activity, and supervision during the event.

Photography and Promotion
Photos or videos may be taken during the event for event promotion, social media, advertising, and future marketing.

By participating, the parent or guardian grants permission for the youth participant's image, booth, and business name to be used for event related promotional purposes unless otherwise arranged in writing prior to the event.

Final Authority
Event management reserves the right to interpret and enforce these terms, adjust booth assignments, modify event procedures, and make decisions necessary for the safety and operation of Kidz in Biz and Hello Fall.

By submitting the application, the parent or guardian confirms that they have read, understand, and agree to these terms and conditions.