TCMU is Hosting the
Young Entrepreneurs Market!
With the help of our friends at The Community Tap, we are bringing the Young Entrepreneurs Market to TCMU this summer! Every child that participates in the market will have the chance to have their products featured in The TCMU Store, just like these 2023 winners!
July 28, 2PM-4:30PM
Two free TCMU guest passes/participant
Ages 7-16
$10 market entry fee
Participant information
The Young Entrepreneurs Market (YEM) was started by The Community Tap to provide a safe environment for kids to practice and sharpen their entrepreneurial skills. The Children’s Museum of the Upstate is excited to partner with The Community Tap for this upcoming market. You’re invited to come out and purchase hand-made items and special services from these motivated kids in our community!
Young Entrepreneurs must apply to participate in the event by providing information about their product including:
Production Costs
Anticipated Profit
Company Mission
Examples of past items for sale include jewelry, crafts, toys, wall art, planters, pet supplies, baked goods, lawn services, and more!
IMPORTANT DATES
| Date | Event | Description |
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June 14 |
Registration Opens |
Registration for YEM at TCMU opens! |
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July 14 |
Registration Deadline |
Interested in participating in the first ever YEM at TCMU? You must register by July 14th. |
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July 28 |
YEM at TCMU |
Join us from 2PM-4:30PM at TCMU-Greenville as we feature our community’s amazing young entrepreneurs! The community is invited to shop and support these business owners. |
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Aug 6 |
Winners Notified |
The young entrepreneurs chosen to have their products appear in The TCMU Store will be notified by this date. |
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Aug 16 |
Media Reception |
TCMU is planning to host a media reception to honor the young entrepreneurs whose products will be featured in The TCMU Store. More details to come! |
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR 2024!
JUDGING CRITERIA
Want a shot at seeing your products in The TCMU Store?
Products will be judged based on eight criteria including:
- Age-Appropriateness: Does this serve a segment of The TCMU Store’s target age range of 0-12?
- Brand Alignment: Does this product align with The TCMU Store mission and brand?
- Brand Development: Does this product/company show a thoughtfulness of brand including a logo, colors, packaging, online presence etc?
- Creativity: Would this be unique to The TCMU Store product line? Does it display a wow-factor and original thought?
- Fun-Factor: Is this something kids will enjoy playing with?
- Play Value: Is this something kids will find engaging either individually or collectively?
- Quality: Is the product made with safe construction, utilizing high-quality, durable materials?
- Skill-Building: Does this product help develop a skill such as reading, fine motor etc?
The winning products will be offered a deal from The TCMU Store buyer, which will include:
- Purchasing at least ten product units
- A 30-day featured retail display in The TCMU Store located at TCMU-Greenville
- Social media promotion
- A four-pack of TCMU admission tickets
