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Click here to register for the Young Entrepreneur Showcase. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged.

Young Entrepreneur Showcase

Mobile’s next generation of business leaders ages 5-17 are invited to showcase their creativity at the Young Entrepreneur Showcase. On September 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., participants can sell handmade products, offer professional services, or promote their businesses at Innovation Portal. In order to have a booth at the showcase, participants must be able to

• Set up and manage their booth.
• Answer customer questions.
• Take/fulfill orders and accept payment.

Participants are allowed to sell handmade goods, crafts, jewelry, snacks with ingredients listed on packaging, and services. They are also welcome to advertise their business and set up promotional displays. Participants are NOT allowed to sell fresh foods that need to be kept cold/hot or made on site, pets, items sold for their parents, or promote fundraisers. Participants must be actively involved in making or sourcing their products.

Registration for a booth is free, but participants must have a City of Mobile Business License in order to participate. The fee to obtain a Business License is $25. Click here to apply for a City of Mobile Business License. Note: the application should be in your child’s name. If your child does not have an ID, they can use their birth certificate.

To obtain the Business License, participants must also attend the informational session in August ahead of the event.

CLICK HERE to view participant guidelines and read the FAQ.

Required Informational Session

Participants are required to attend an Informational Session from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, August 30 at the James Seals Community Center. This session will:

• Walk participants through the event process and expectations.
• Provide guidance on obtainining the $25 City of Mobile Business License.
• Assist with registration for the Showcase and Pitch Compeition.
• Answer questions for both parents and participants.

Representatives from the City of Mobile Revenue Department will be present to help with licensing questions, and the Innovation Portal team will be present to provide insight into the Pitch Competition process and expectations.

Pitch Competition

Youth ages 14-17 may also participate in a Pitch Competition! Compete by presenting your ideas to local business leaders for a chance to win exciting prizes.

Mobile Babypalooza Baby Expo

September 20, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Mobile Convention Center
1 S Water St, Mobile, AL 36602

Registration – https://babypalooza.com/mobile-babypalooza-baby-expo/

New and expectant parents don’t miss the Mobile Babypalooza Baby Expo on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Mobile Convention Center from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. It’s a free day of fun and information to connect you with essential resources, education, and community support.

Baby Expo Highlights:

• BabypaloozaU Seminars: From car seat safety, infant nutrition, breastfeeding and postpartum care, our expert-led seminars will help equip you for parenthood.

• Build Your Village: Connect with local pediatricians, preschools, baby and maternity photographers, and more. It’s all about creating your support and resource network close to home.

• Baby Gear from Top Brands: Product demos with leading baby gear brands like CHICCO and experience the latest products, from strollers to car seats, firsthand.

• Citywide Baby Shower: Enjoy fun and games and the chance to win amazing prizes!

• The Black Maternal Health Expo: Powered by NOWINCLUDED, this special segment of the event brings together experts and organizations focused on improving the health and well-being of Black mothers and babies.

Bring your friends and family along. Babypalooza is FREE to attend but you must register for a FREE family pass https://babypalooza.com/mobile-babypalooza-baby-expo/

Dr. Thomas L. Rowell will present a faculty voice recital on Monday, September 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center Recital Hall. Rowell, the director of USA Opera Theatre, is well-known for his annual performances as a soloist, and this concert should be on the calendar of every vocal music fan.

Tickets for this Musical Arts Series event will be sold at the door only. Admission is $8 general and $5 for USA faculty & staff, USA students, youths under 18 and all senior citizens (cash or check only).

Dr. Clayton Maddox will present a faculty tuba recital on Tuesday, September 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center Recital Hall. Maddox is the applied professor for tuba and euphonium studies, as well as the director of the USA Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble. Collaborating on this performance with Dr. Maddox will be pianist Dr. Robert Holm.

Tickets for this Musical Arts Series event will be sold at the door only. Admission is $8 general and $5 for USA faculty & staff, USA students, youths under 18 and all senior citizens (cash or card accepted).