Children's Entrepreneur Market to Launch at Avalon Park Wesley Chapel's July 4th Celebration

Wesley Chapel, FL (May 20, 2025) – Avalon Park Wesley Chapel is proud to announce a new partnership with the Children’s Entrepreneur Market (CEM), a nationally recognized nonprofit initiative that empowers youth through hands-on business experience. The first market in Avalon Park Wesley Chapel will debut during the community’s July 4th Celebration, with additional dates to follow throughout the year as part of the community’s regular festival programming.
 
Launched in 2017 in Utah, the Children’s Entrepreneur Market has offered more than 100,000 children across the country the opportunity to try their hand at entrepreneurship. Now expanding to all 50 states by 2025, the program teaches children the fundamentals of launching and running a small business in a supportive, family-centered environment.
 
Children participating in the market are given a platform to create, price, market, and sell their own products—ranging from handmade crafts to baked goods and services. Participants are supported with access to educational resources including a startup video course, scholarship opportunities, and a kid-focused blog series that shares entrepreneurial stories from peers around the country.
   
“We believe the Children’s Entrepreneur Market can positively influence a lot of young lives,” said Lynée Fife, Director of the program. “The principles of innovation, leadership, and hard work are lessons that will stay with them throughout their lives.”
 
Avalon Park Wesley Chapel is the first location in Pasco County to host the Children’s Entrepreneur Market, making it a natural fit for the community’s mission to support local, grassroots growth.
 
“At Avalon Park Wesley Chapel, we believe entrepreneurship begins with opportunity—and opportunity should start early,” said Beat Kahli, President and CEO of Avalon Park Group. “We are proud to welcome the Children’s Entrepreneur Market into our community festivals. This program not only gives young people the tools to think creatively and independently, but also allows families to come together to support future leaders.”
 
As part of the July 4th Celebration, young entrepreneurs will join a vibrant lineup of entertainment, food, and fireworks in Downtown Avalon Park Wesley Chapel. The event is open to the public and will provide attendees a chance to shop from and encourage the next generation of business owners.
 
To learn more about the Children’s Entrepreneur Market or to register your child to participate, visit ChildrensEntrepreneurMarket.com.
 
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