Ottawa Children's Business Fair Empowers Young Entrepreneurs
Ottawa youth take on business fair to learn about entrepreneurship

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The Ottawa Children’s Business Fair showcased nearly 60 young entrepreneurs aged four to 18, featuring diverse products such as crafts, food, and jewelry. Participants learned essential business skills, including financial management and customer engagement, while gaining confidence in their entrepreneurial abilities.
- 01The event featured nearly 60 booths from young entrepreneurs aged four to 18.
- 02Alecia Liu, an 11-year-old entrepreneur, emphasized the importance of understanding costs and pricing.
- 03Siblings Dahlia, Kara, and Bodhi Parent won the Best Financial Awareness Award for their DIY Pencil Bar.
- 04Participants learned to manage finances by borrowing from parents and repaying after sales.
- 05Ashitaa Siddarthrhaa and Dia Bahadury applied art class skills to create and sell handmade art.
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The Ottawa Children’s Business Fair held at the Horticulture Building featured nearly 60 booths run by young entrepreneurs aged four to 18, showcasing a variety of products such as food, crafts, and jewelry. Participants, including 11-year-old Alecia Liu, learned valuable skills in entrepreneurship, including pricing and cost management. Liu shared her approach to calculating costs and profits, highlighting the confidence gained from participating. The fair also recognized siblings Dahlia, Kara, and Bodhi Parent, who received the Best Financial Awareness Award for their DIY Pencil Bar, reflecting their understanding of financial decisions and business management. Organizers emphasized the importance of engaging with customers and managing a business effectively. Other participants like Ashitaa Siddarthrhaa and Dia Bahadury utilized their art skills to create unique products, marking their first experience in selling. They expressed curiosity about customer preferences and the lessons learned in profit calculation. Overall, the event provided a platform for youth to develop entrepreneurial skills and foster creativity.
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The event encourages youth entrepreneurship, fostering skills that can lead to future economic contributions.
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