Mamai Children's Business Fair
Mamai Children’s Business Fair (formerly Genesee County Children’s Business Fair)
The Mamai Children’s Business Fair is a one‑day entrepreneurial marketplace where kids ages 3–17 launch real mini‑businesses—designing brands, creating products or services, and interacting directly with customers in a supportive, fun environment .
2025 Details
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Date & Time: Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 10 AM to 3 PM
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Location: Mamai Art Gallery, 315 E 11 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI
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Booths: Up to 30 booths available; kids apply online with their business plans
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Prizes: Multiple cash awards—Overall Winner, Highest Potential, Most Original Idea, Best Presentation
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Format: Outdoor booths with tables; electricity available; minimal parental interference—the focus is on child-led sales
What It Offers
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Real‑world learning: Participants handle pricing, startup costs, marketing, and customer interactions ().
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Entrepreneurial growth: Through judging criteria and mentorship opportunities, winners may continue developing their ventures post-fair .
Evolution from Genesee County CBF to Mamai CBF
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Origins & Expansion
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Launched in Flint’s Kearsley Park on Sept 4, 2021, as the “Genesee County Children’s Business Fair” with ~ 13 booths and a $15 fee .
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Held again in 2022 and Sept 2023 at Mamai Art Gallery’s Flint location
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2025 Transformation
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Rebranded to Mamai Children’s Business Fair, moved from Flint to Madison Heights at Mamai Art Gallery’s new venue .
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Name change reflects a broader, statewide reach, moving beyond Genesee County while maintaining its mission.
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Format enhanced: increased cash prizes, structured judging, and maintained child-first approach with stronger support features.
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Why It Matters
The fair empowers kids to create, sell, and learn in an authentic market setting. The shift to a new name and location underscores its growing impact and ambition, fostering entrepreneurship across Michigan, not just Flint.
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Judges
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Sponsors: Please reach out to us on mamaiartgallery@gmail.com if you are interested in being one of the sponsors
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