PMR Children's Business Fair

We are excited we had the opportunity to introduce Mayor Absher to two of our young entrepreneurs - Bestie's Bracelets and Branson Girls - at this past Third Thursday! We hope these two great businesses continue to grow with the support of our local community.

We want to thank all of our amazing vendors and sponsors for the 2024 PMR Children's Business Fair!

Platinum Sponsor SIU Credit Union has supported us two years now, helping the kids with a mini bank for change as well as supporting and informing our young entrepreneurs about financial literacy.

Gold Sponsor MH Insurance Centre has returned as a sponsor for the second year as well, along with Party Bear.

And, of course, we couldn't do this without our amazing vendors. This year, we had Branson Girls, Sweet Teeth, Kia's Krafts, Bestie's Bracelets & More, Mallory's Face Painting, F.K. Bracelets, and Kenzie's Sweet Shop. These kids brought their A-Game and amazing creations for our shoppers.

We want to give a special shout out to voted crowd favorite, Branson Girls. As a prize for their win, they will be at the June Third Thursday in Marion, presented by Marion Connects & House 2 Home Realty!

Congrats to all of our amazing entrepreneurs! Be sure to keep following our page for updates on future events!

It's Fair Day!

Our young entrepreneurs are set up and ready for you to come shop!

Don't forget, while your shopping, to stop by the PMR Automotive booth to vote for your favorite vendor.

Don't forget to also check out the information provided by our sponsor MH Insurance Centre as well as the cool goodies from our sponsor SIU Credit Union!

The doors are open for shopping at 10 am, so be sure to come by and see the great selection our kidpreneurs have for you!

Don't forget to come see our amazing entrepreneurs tomorrow at the fair!

Sweet Teeth will be joining us once more, giving away a toothbrush and a smile with every candy purchase.

Branson Girls is joining us for the first time, selling a variety of creative items, including beaded ink-pens, cup charms for your favorite cup, candles, resin keychains, pencil holders, and more.

Newcomer F. K. Bracelets will also be in attendance with their clay bead bracelets and necklaces!

Our young entrepreneurs are so excited to have you help their businesses grow! Doors will be open for shopping from 10 am - 2 pm, so don't miss out!

These creative kids are coming in force!

Make sure to leave your face a blank canvas for our very own Mallory's Face Paint Creations! Young and old, she's sure to give you something to smile about.

After you visit Mallory, make sure to see Kia's Krafts for a selection of bracelets and keychains.

Come see these vendors and more this Saturday at the Pavilion in Marion from 10 am - 2 pm!

We are so excited to welcome back Kenzie's Sweet Shop and Bestie's Bracelets to this year's PMR Children's Business Fair!

Ella, Jude, and Harlow with Bestie's Bracelets will be featuring wooden and rubber bead bracelets and keychains, along with an assortment of sweets.

Mackenzie with Kenzie's Sweet Shop will have everything your sweet tooth needs, including pies, brookies, donuts, edible cookie dough, freeze dried candies, and more!

Make sure to stop by the fair for dessert and to support these and more young entrepreneurs this Saturday at the Pavilion in Marion!

We want to thank SIU Credit Union for being a Platinum Sponsors of the PMR Children's Business Fair!

From financial literacy training to children's savings to business checking, SIUCU has everything a young entrepreneur could possibly need to get started financially with their business. They want nothing more than to see their community, Southern Illinois, grow and prosper, just like our young entrepreneurs coming out this weekend.

We have one more week before sign up closes! Make sure you register your young entrepreneur for this year's PMR Children's Business Fair!

We want to give a special thank you to our sponsors, PMR, SIU Credit Union, MH Insurance Centre, and Party Bear. Without them, these events couldn't take place.

So, what can you kid do for their business?

Well, whatever they can think of!

Last year we had a blast with some of the amazing, creative businesses kids brought to the event - bakers for both humans AND man’s best friend, paracord bracelets made live on scene, a custom computer keyboard builder, a jeweler taking orders for cremation jewelry, a kid with a sweet tooth and a drive to keep those teeth clean, and so many more were there for our first ever PMR Children’s Business Fair!

What do you think your kids can come up with this year? Don’t forget to sign them up for our upcoming fair on May 18th to show off their amazing and creative entrepreneurial skills!

Children's Business Fair The one- day Business Fair is a culmination of ideas and hard work from great young minds.

We have just under 2 months before our next PMR Children's Business Fair! Will we see your business there?

We want to give a shout-out to our gold sponsor, Advance Auto Parts!

Advance Auto Parts is your home for Die Hard Batteries, Carquest Parts, and other brands you can trust for your car. They were also one of our amazing and generous sponsors for the 2023 PMR Children's Business Fair.

We want to thank our gold sponsor, MH Insurance Centre, once again for supporting our young entrepreneurs. Remember to keep MH Insurance in mind for all of your coverage needs - from commercial to home to life and much more.

We appreciate your support, MH Insurance! This wouldn't have been possible without your generous sponsors like you.

We hope everyone had a great time today at the first ever Children's Business Fair! We are so very proud of all of our amazing vendors.

If you have photos of your booth or of products you bought, please make sure to tag us when you post!

We are so very grateful for SIU Credit Union and their support as a platinum sponsor for the first-ever PMR Children's Business Fair! They are providing their services as a mini-bank to our students, allowing them to make proper change for petty cash for the event. SIU Credit Union is dedicated to the financial literacy of our youth, the financial support of all of our local businesses and entrepreneurs, and the financial health of our community as a whole. Whether you need a home loan, a business checking account, or a savings account for your child, SIUCU is here to help.

We want to give a shout-out to our gold sponsor, MH Insurance Centre!

MH Insurance (the 2020 recipient of the IIA Agency of the Year Award) prides themselves in service. With the ever-rising challenges of increased restrictions and inflation affecting the insurance landscape, MH Insurance is prepared to help service both current and new customers alike.

MH Insurance specializes in all areas of insurance, especially commercial and personal insurance. Call us at 618-993-5262 to discuss your current insurance situation and request a free quote today!

Words cannot express our gratitude towards our generous sponsors. Please make sure you thank each of these businesses for their amazing support of our local youth!

🌟Title Sponsor🌟
PMR
PMR Towing

🌟Platinum Sponsor🌟
My Office Help
SIU Credit Union

🌟Gold Sponsor🌟
MH Insurance Centre
Party Bear
Advance Auto Parts

🌟🌟PARENTS OF APPLICANTS🌟🌟

If you have not paid for your child's booth entry yet, please do so before this Friday. If you don't have the invoice still, please contact us and we will be sure to get it resent.

We look forward to seeing everyone at the fair!

This is the final week to sign your business up for the PMR Children's Business Fair! Join these awesome vendors and their unique businesses!

Vendors | PMR Children's Business Fair Meet this year's young vendors and see what they will have to offer at our PMR Children's Business Fair!

We are so excited to have Kenzie's Sweet Shop at our upcoming PMR Children's Business Fair! See Kenzie and other young entrepreneurs on Saturday, November 4th.

Is your kidpreneur still interested in signing up? There's still time! Register your child's business at pmrchildrensbusinessfair.com before 10/21!

13-year-old Central Illinois girl bakes up cupcakes and a bright future It all started during the pandemic. 14-year-old Mackenzie Winterrowd (aka Kenzie) said her mom told her she needed to find a hobby— something to keep her busy so she wasn’t, as Kenzie puts it, “sitting on the couch all day eating chips.” So, Kenzie decided to bake. And bake she did! Now, Ken...

🌟 Shining a Spotlight on Our Platinum Sponsor: SIU Credit Union! 🌟

We're thrilled to introduce our Platinum Level Sponsor for the upcoming PMR Children's Business Fair - SIU Credit Union, also known as SIUCU! 🚀

💰 Unlock Your Financial Dreams with SIUCU
At SIUCU, they're more than just a local credit union - they're your financial partner. From children's savings accounts to robust business checking options, they offer a diverse range of financial services.

🧒👦 Empowering Young Entrepreneurs
SIUCU is committed to the success of our young entrepreneurs. They believe in nurturing financial literacy from an early age, offering programs and resources that prepare kids for a bright financial future.

✨ Why Choose SIUCU?
🔑 A Trusted Community Partner: SIUCU has been a pillar of support in our community for years, promoting financial well-being for all.

🏦 Banking Made Easy: With user-friendly services and a personal touch, banking at SIUCU is a breeze, no matter your age or experience.

📚 Financial Education: Their dedication to financial literacy goes beyond banking. They equip young minds with the knowledge to make smart financial choices.

🌈 Investing in Tomorrow's Leaders
We're incredibly grateful to SIUCU for their unwavering support of our Children's Business Fair. Their dedication to nurturing the financial success of our young entrepreneurs aligns perfectly with our mission.

Join us in expressing our gratitude to SIU Credit Union for being our Platinum Level Sponsor. Visit their website or contact them to discover how they can help you achieve your financial goals. Let's ensure our young business minds shine even brighter! 🌞

Is going green your passion? Share that worthy cause with the world!

Maybe your green passion is growing more green? You could make and sell your own compost (or even composting starter kits) to help others grow their own gardens. If you have a green thumb for yourself, you can always grow your own plants - fruits, veggies, flowers, you name it - to sell.

If the dirt isn't your thing, maybe try upcycling. Whether you turn broken plates into table tops, plastic bottles into earrings, or whatever else you can come up with, upcycling keeps items out of the landfill and gives them new life.

Are you more into the techy side of green? How about going solar? Building or reselling solar items can be a great way to promote green in an ever-powered world. Toys, decor, lights, chargers, a lot of things that require power could be swapped to solar!

How could your passion for green turn into a world-changing business? Show off your business at the upcoming PMR Children's Business Fair!

Have you seen some of our cool vendors?

Do you want to add your business to this list?

Apply before 10/21 to get your name entered as one of our awesome vendors!

Vendors | PMR Children's Business Fair Meet this year's young vendors and see what they will have to offer at our PMR Children's Business Fair!