Welcome to Marketplace for Kids!
mfkbismarck-08.jpg Marketplace for Kids is designed to encourage innovative thinking at all ages. Marketplace for Kids is a showcase for the ideas of North Dakota's young people. The program shows that kids have a special role in improving the economic future of our communities.

Our website is designed to be a general resource for all information related to Marketplace for Kids. If, however, you can't find what you are looking for, please feel free to contact us using the information listed on our Contact Us page.
2009 North Dakota State Fair - Bright Ideas Showcase and Contest

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More information about this year's Bright Ideas Showcase and Contest

2010 Marketplace for Kids Education Days - Locations and Dates
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Marketplace for Kids Education Days - By Region

Region 1 - Williston
Williston State College
Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Region 2 - Minot
Minot State University/Bishop Ryan High School
Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Region 2 - Bottineau
Dakota College at Bottineau
Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Region 3 - Devils Lake
Lake Region State College
Monday, March 15, 2010

Region 4
TBA
Region 5 - Fargo/Moorhead/West Fargo
Concordia College
Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Region 6 - Jamestown
Jamestown College
Friday, May 7, 2010

Region 7 - Bismarck/Mandan
University of Mary
Monday, May 3, 2010

Region 8 - Dickinson
Dickinson State University
Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Bright Ideas Showcase and Contest
ND State Fair, Minot, ND
Wednesday, July 29, 2009

2009 Photos and Videos now Online and on DVD for all Regions!
dickinson_48.jpgPhotos and videos from all 2009 Marketplace for Kids Education Days are now online!

To view photos, choose a region from the list at left, then choose "Photo Gallery." To view a video recap of the day's events, choose a region from the list at left, then choose "Video Gallery." 

Online DVD Order Form
Printable DVD Order Form

Young Entrepreneurs
Partners Make It Possible
thumb_comics3.jpgMany local young entrepreneurs have been a part of Marketplace for Kids over the years.

To showcase these young entrepreneurs, we've added our "Young Entrepreneur" section. Here you will be able to read all about the entrepreneurs themselves, their projects and more!

Visit the Young Entrepreneurs section!

hands.jpg Our financial contributors and partners are key to making Marketplace for Kids a success. Without these partners, we would not exist! A complete list of our partners can be found here . Please take time to thank them for their commitment to this program and to North Dakota's future!

If you are interesting in becoming a Marketplace for Kids financial contributor or partner, please visit our "Become a Partner" page.

Parter of Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education
If you are interested in replicating the Marketplace for Kids program, please contact Marilyn at marketplace@btinet.com, or by phone at 701-663-0150 or 888-384-8410 (toll free).

The Marketplace of Ideas/Marketplace for Kids, Inc. is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization. Our programs rely solely on grants and contributions.