BizKid Fall 2026 Workshop #2

Description

BizKid Workshop # 2: Preparing for Your First Pop-Up Market 

This beginner-friendly workshop series is designed for youth who want to start a small business and work toward selling their products or services at a community marketplace event in December.

Our second workshop will help new BizKids prepare for their first pop-up marketplace! Youth will learn how to price their products, create eye-catching displays, and practice their sales pitches as they get ready to sell at a community event in December.

This hands-on session builds on our October workshop, moving beyond business ideas and planning to the practical skills needed to operate a vendor booth.

What Will You Learn?

During this workshop, students will:

• Price their products: Learn how to consider the cost of supplies, set prices, and understand basic profits.
• Plan their displays: Explore ways to arrange products, create signs, and make their vendor booths inviting to customers.
• Practice their sales pitches: Build confidence introducing their businesses, describing their products, and talking with potential customers.
• Get feedback: Share their progress, ask questions, and receive suggestions for improving their products and presentations.
• Prepare for market day: Review what they'll need to bring, how to set up, and what to expect when selling at a community event.
• Students are encouraged to bring product samples, packaging, signs, or display materials to practice with. Products don't need to be finished!

Opportunity for $100 in Startup Funding!

Thanks to a grant from Amazon Web Services (AWS), two students from our fall workshop cohort will be selected to receive a $100 investment to help launch their businesses.

To be eligible, students must attend both the October 24 and November 14 workshops, develop a basic business plan, and submit a short funding application. 

Funding is limited, and attendance does not guarantee an award.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is designed primarily for new BizKids preparing to sell at their first pop-up marketplace.

Students who attended our October introductory workshop are encouraged to continue developing their businesses through this second session.

Youth who already have a business idea or products ready to sell are also welcome, even if they did not attend Workshop #1.

What Ages Can Participate?

The workshop is intended for youth ages 10–18. Each cohort includes a mix of ages, sometimes more teens and sometimes more preteens.

Don't let the age range discourage your youth from joining! Our goal is to create a welcoming environment where young entrepreneurs can learn from one another, regardless of their experience level.

We'll tailor activities and instruction to participants' ages and group students with peers of similar ages whenever possible.

What Comes Next?

December 2026 — Community Pop-Up Marketplace

Our goal is for participating BizKids to put their new skills into action by selling their products or services at a community marketplace event in December, usually the City of Hayward's Light up the Season event. 

Students will have an opportunity to apply what they've learned about pricing, displays, marketing, and customer service in a real-world setting.

 Additional details about marketplace opportunities and registration will be shared with participating families as soon as they are confirmed with the City of Hayward. 

Registration & Parent Information

• Registration is FREE.
• Please register youth as the participant. Parents and guardians are welcome to stay but do not need to register separately.
• Register each youth separately. If you're signing up more than one participant (siblings, friends, etc.), please complete a separate registration for each participant.
• This workshop includes classroom instruction, discussion, and hands-on practice.
• Students are encouraged to bring product samples, signs, and display materials, if available.

About the BizKid Program

The Hayward Chamber of Commerce's BizKid Program, supported by grant funding from Amazon Web Services (AWS), helps young entrepreneurs develop business ideas, build practical skills, and gain real-world selling experience. Through workshops, mentorship, and community marketplaces, BizKids learn about entrepreneurship while connecting with other young business owners.At our Junior Hayward Chamber of Commerce BizKid Marketplaces, vendor participation is free, and canopies, tables, tablecloths, and chairs are provided. Young entrepreneurs bring their products, supplies, and creativity!