Kidpreneur Expo of Hampton Roads

Due to the concerns of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) the Kid Expo new date is October 16, 2021.

The organizers will follow and enforce all Covid related guidelines and stipulations put forth by the Hampton Convention Center and the Governor of Virginia.

This event is FREE and open to the public with registration.

Come join us for the Kidpreneur Expo of Hampton Roads where we are featuring youth businesses from all over the United States selling their products to the public.

The Bennett Center, a 501 c3 charity, has partnered with local and national organizations to support youth businesses ages 5-17. Our partners want to encourage youth to embrace their gifts early and achieve their personal goals, leading to financial freedom.

We are also excited to introduce the first group of Hampton Roads Select. These are youth entrepreneurs who have been chosen through a pitch contest to receive $1,000 to start their business. Check out the video below.

Prizes will be given out to youth vendors in the following categories:

1. Best Product

2. Best Presentation

3. Best Concept

*Contest open to kid vendors only and will be awarded on expo day.

Enjoy a full day of speakers with topics such as:

• What is an entrepreneur?

• Branding and marketing

• Identifying the role of money

• Raising capital

• Keeping the momentum

Speakers provided by our sponsor Junior Achievement of Greater Hampton Roads.

Youth performers will be on our main stage.

Adult vendor spaces are available. For all vendor inquiries please email TheBennettCenter@gmail.com with subject line Kid Expo Vendor.

What vendors are great for this event?

Toys, children's products, martial arts, dance studios, wrapped baked goods, girl scouts, non profits, clothing, accessories, home improvement, tutors, summer programs, daycares, nurseries, schools, crafts, authors, realtors, furniture, event planners, sports groups, theme or fun parks, water products, music stores & teachers, homeschool organizations, museums, healthcare, dental, chiropractic, laser surgery, weight loss, eyeglasses and so much more.