Kid-Owned Brands Showcased Saturday In Youth Entrepreneur Fair At MVCC

PALOS HILLS, IL — The business leaders and influencers of tomorrow will show off their brands at the Youth Entrepreneur Fair this Saturday, Feb. 22. Browse dozens of booths from 9:30 a.m, to 12:30 p.m. in the Business and Conference Center at Moraine Valley Community College, 9001 W College Parkway, Palos Hills.

Kids ages 6 through 14 will display their unique products and services, ranging from edible fruit art, jewelry, lip balms, candles, paintings and slimes. The young entrepreneurs will pitch their products and services while learning the lessons and social skills needed to run a successful business.

The event is being organized by the Pet City, the Arab American Business And Professional Association, NextGen Business Leaders Club MVCC and the Acton School of Business. The top businesses will be judged on business potential, innovative ideas, most impressive presentation, and all-around excellence.

Elementary and middle school students from southwest suburban school districts developed a brand, created products and services and designed a marketing strategy for the one-day fair. Fifty booths are featured, including:

Pet City – Pet Sitting Services and Treats
Fionatastic Jewelry – Homemade Crafts
Beads by Celine – Custom bracelets and Jewelry
Sparkly Lily - Handmade jewelry with an amazing theme! All Sparkly!
Sweet Punch – Cotton Candy
Krafty Kreations - Colorful crafts, slime, and accessories made from rubber bands
Eliaa Jewelry - Bracelets and Chains
Mandy’s Bracelets – Handmade Accessories
Art on the Cart – Handmade Art and Home Décor
Hooked on Ava – Crochet Lovable

Hadiyati Shop – Keychains and more!
Happy Ballons! - The art of shaping balloons into fun creations like animals, flowers, or hats.
Paracord Crafts and More - Homemade paracord rope products such as bracelets and keychains. I will also sell fire starters made of wax and wood shavings.
Calli Creations - White Plaster piggy banks ready to pass but, kids will be painting their own piggy bank we have different characters available
Par Tea - Boba tea and cake
Beaded by Giada - Beaded bracelets, beaded and chain necklaces, earrings, keychains, bead confetti, bead kits, & water bottle charms.
Splatters - Resin crafts, bracelets, crafts, charms
Y2K Delites - Baked goods
Charm link - Bracelet, Brouche, handmade flowers
Sha Creations - Samosa, Dahi puri, stuffed dates, tea

The LOVVEE Collection - I love making scarves to keep people warm in the wintertime and enjoy drawing and painting art work.
Baked with Love - Iced coffee, matcha drinks, desserts
Tie dye fun - Tie dye shirts, socks, scarves, bags and hair accessories
The Lemonade Brothers – Lemonade bursting with flavor.
Dulce Crepe - Tasty crepes with different toppings like strawberry, bananas, blueberries, and Nutella.
Danya’s Scented Creations - Handmade playdough kits and Body & Lip Scrubs scented with essential oils
Adam’s Snacks - Healthy snacks and treats
Leona Mini Shop – Crafts and more!
Loe’s Gift Shop - Handmade gifts
Young Cooks Club by Haroon – Mango Lassi, Sandwiches, and sweet sensations.

ZNH Mart - Soaps, spring seeds and plants, and small speakers
Laila’s Lemonade - Lemonade & Snacks
Deme's Dazzling Designs & Décor - Handmade/handsewn stuffed animals, design boards, and jewels
Isaiah’s Gummies – Healthy, tasty gummies
LLJ Crochet - We will be selling handmade crochet plushies, keychains and coasters
Icky Lipz Lipgloss – homemade lip gloss
Simply You - Floral arrangements (bouquets)
Talia's Creations - jewelry and hair accessories.
Dayla's Dazzling Designs - Homemade playdough and hair glitter. Homemade blankets and pillows. Pottery.
Kat’s Sweet Treats - I plan to sell unique and tasty baked treats. Fun and delicious treats for everyone to eat!
Rana's Raspberry Shakes – Fruit flavored shakes.

Cupheadz - Custom cups and tumblers
Clay_with_J - Handmade unique polymer clay earrings , mugs & more .
Voloshyn’s Jewelry - Key chains, earrings, necklace, Christmas tree decorations, drink coasters, Valentine's Day gifts.
Pinteresting - customized pin back buttons, magnets, and key chains with magnets and bottle openers on the back.
Aaseona Cosmetics - handcrafted lip gloss and face mask products, I also have lip liners that match my lipglosses.
Saleem’s Stone Collectors - Rocks and Gems
Soak, Snack, and Smile - Bath bombs, dalgona candy
Sweet Like You - Bookmarks and stickers