v2025 Junior Business After Five

Junior Business After Five!
Empowering young entrepreneurs, inspiring tomorrow’s leaders.

In partnership with JA Southwestern Ontario, this vibrant market-style event will feature young entrepreneurs aged 8 to 15, specially selected and supported by JA Southwestern Ontario.

These talented youth will showcase and sell their own handmade products, inventions, or creative services — gaining real-world experience in business, marketing, and customer service.

Whether it’s crafts, baked goods, art, jewelry, or original inventions — we’re here to celebrate young talent and ambition!

Categories of Vendors:

• Arts & Crafts (ex. custom stickers, cards, stationary, paintings/prints or digital art)
• Sustainable & Eco-Friendly (ex. up-cycled or eco-friendly crafts, reusable bags, beeswax wraps)
• Fashion & Accessories (ex. handmade jewellery, scrunchies, hats, bags, custom clothing)
• Pets & Animals (ex. pet toys, pet portraits, pet accessories (bandanas, collars))
• Toys & Games (ex. board/card games, digital games, original storybooks or comics, puzzle games) 
• Services (ex. tutoring, lawn care/ snow removal, digital/ design services)
• Technology & Innovation (ex. STEM kits or experiments, tech repair or set up, 3-D printed items)
• Wildcard (unique concepts that don't fit anywhere else)

Exhibitors:

All participants are young makers and entrepreneurs summoned by JA Southwestern Ontario, bringing their enthusiasm and innovation to the community.

What to Expect:

•  Market-style vendor tables
•  Networking with community and business leaders
•  Certificates of participation
•  Fun, learning, and inspiration for the whole family!
•  Direct sales of exhibitors products

Come celebrate youth entrepreneurship and support the next generation of leaders, creators, and changemakers!

About Our Proud Sponsor!

Chris McAuley
As both a speaking coach and corporate trainer, I help professionals find their voice and strengthen their teams. Drawing from my 35+ years of experience as a dynamic business professional and 20 years acting on stage I combine acting prowess with business acumen offering a unique edge in fostering business connections.



Photography and Video Disclaimer: The London Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to photograph, record, and live stream this event.  These photos and videos may be used in publications, posters and/or graphics. By registering for this event, you understand and acknowledge that your photograph and videos with you in them may be taken and used, per the discretion of the London Chamber of Commerce.

Non-Member Attendance Policy for BAF
Members are welcome to invite up to two non-member guests to each Business After Five event. Non-members may attend a maximum of two events before being asked to consider joining the London Chamber of Commerce. This ensures we continue to foster meaningful connections within our business community while offering a welcoming opportunity to explore the benefits of membership.