Orlando, FL (August 8, 2024) – Avalon Park Orlando, in collaboration with the 5th Floor Orlando, is thrilled to announce a partnership with the Children’s Entrepreneur Market (CEM). This new market will be featured at two upcoming Avalon Park events: Oktoberfest (12th) and Avalon Aglow (December 7th).

This innovative nonprofit initiative, established in 2017 in Utah, is dedicated to empowering children through entrepreneurial experiences. Over the past six years, CEM has provided invaluable opportunities to thousands of young minds, and by 2024, it aims to operate in 25 states, offering more than 25,000 children the chance to explore the world of business.

The market staff specializes in identifying and securing venues that attract diverse communities, fostering hundreds of authentic interactions. Through this family-centered project, children not only learn the basics of running a small business but also gain essential life skills—all while having fun.

“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.”

Children are offered additional support including a video course on how to set-up their business, scholarships for growth and a blog series to share lessons and experiences from kids, for kids.

“We are excited to support young entrepreneurs with the Children’s Entrepreneur Market, fostering creativity and business skills from an early age,” said Beat Kahli, President and CEO of Avalon Park Group, the parent company of The 5th Floor and Downtown Avalon Park. “We look forward to seeing the incredible ideas and innovations that our youngest entrepreneurs will bring to the table.”

CEM aims to operate in every state by 2026, with plans to serve half a million children annually across more than 200 metro areas. For more information about CEM and how to join the Avalon Park events, visit ChildrensEntrepreneurMarket.com.

About Avalon Park Group

Avalon Park Group is a uniquely diversified family of companies engaged in businesses ranging from master-planned community development to health care and wellness services, mining, co-working and property management, in Florida, Texas, and Switzerland. With more than $1 billion in total assets, Avalon Park Group combines its exceptional reputation, sound business experience, and significant financial resources to invest in extraordinary opportunities. At Avalon Park Group, our mission is to change the way the world lives, learns, works, and plays by creating healthy sustainable communities and every aspect thereof. For more information on Avalon Park Group, visit www.AvalonParkGroup.com or call 407-658-6565.

Media Contact: Stephanie Lerret, Avalon Park Group, 407-427-6073.