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About this Info Session: This virtual information session will be held on Zoom on Tuesday, June 11th at 12:00 noon to help applicants understand the qualifications, and resources available, and to address logistical questions in applying for this year’s Artisan Accelerator. If you are unable to attend live, be sure to register and a recording of the session will be sent out to all registrants. Upon registration, a Zoom link will be sent to your email (please check your spam folder).
This program is free to apply, and if selected, all costs are covered as part of the Dept. of Commerce BTAP grant. Applications are due by Sunday, June 16th at 11:59 pm, and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
In this virtual session, Artisan Accelerator facilitator, Ben Fries, NextFab’s North Philly Location Manager and Artisan Accelerator Program Manager will present on this year’s Artisan Accelerator. He’ll discuss what the Artisan Accelerator program is, what he looks for in applicants, and answer any questions you have.
In this virtual session we’ll cover:
By the end of this session you’ll know:
Note: This Artisan Accelerator is open to residents living in Philadelphia, and surrounding areas, and will be a hybrid of virtual and in-person this year. Applicants must qualify as a micro-enterprise (5 or fewer employees) and be classified as low-to-moderate income households per Dept. of Commerce guidelines (for single households, making less than $28,140-$56,304). We will prioritize applications submitted by businesses owned by people of color, women, immigrants, and people with disabilities. This program includes a Facilitation Fund, to aid in program access to services such as childcare, transportation, and access to technology. For additional questions, please reach out to us at artisan@nextfab.com.