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SUMMARY:Artisan Accelerator Info Session (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Apply to NextFab’s Artisan Accelerator Program\, a 12-week experience designed to provide current and aspiring creative entrepreneurs who create physical products with business education\, access to resources\, and community support to build viable businesses. The program includes a full year of access to NextFab’s studios. \nRegister Here\nAbout this Info Session\nAn open house and information session will be held at NextFab (1800 N. American St.) on Tuesday\, August 12th at 6:00 pm to help applicants understand the qualifications and resources available\, and to address logistical questions in applying for this year’s Artisan Accelerator. This program is free to apply to\, and if selected\, all costs are covered as part of the Dept of Commerce BTAP grant. Applications are due by Monday\, August 18th at 11:59 pm\, and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. \nIn this in-person session\, we’ll cover \n\nWhat is the Artisan Accelerator program\nWhat are we looking for in our applicants\nBest practices for applying for our Artisan Accelerator\nWhat NextFab spaces and equipment offer\, and how that might help your business\n\nApplication Timeline \n\nApplications open: Tuesday\, July 29th\nInfo Session: Tuesday\, August 12th from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm at NextFab\nApplication deadline: Monday\, August 18th at 11:59 pm\nParticipant Selection Notifications: Friday\, August 22nd\nProgram Begins: Tuesday\, September 9th\n\n\nGetting Here\n\nBy Car\nAn on-site parking lot is available for members and visitors.\nAdditional on-site bicycle parking is available at the south and north building entrances.\nBy Bus\nSepta Bus Routes 57 and 3 and the Girard Ave. trolley run nearby.\nBy Subway\nThe Berks stop of the Market–Frankford Line is located five blocks east of our location.
URL:https://nextfab.com/event/artisan-accelerator-info-session-in-person-2025/
LOCATION:NextFab\, 1800 N. American St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19122\, United States
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SUMMARY:August Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join the NextFab community at our monthly Open House! Tour our spacious facility\, and meet our talented members\, while discovering how you can turn your ideas into reality. Explore our upgraded shops\, including textiles\, jewelry\, woodworking\, and more. Learn about membership\, classes\, and how NextFab can help you create. Each month\, we will be highlighting specific members and partners of our community. Be sure to check back each month for our highlights! Light drinks and refreshments will be provided. \nThis month\, join us for: \n\nAugust Repair Fair: Give your broken items a second life at the Fixers Guild’s Repair Fair! Get hands-on help fixing jewelry\, furniture\, appliances\, and more. (Check their guidelines before you go!)\n\nThese events are hosted as part of Second Thursdays\, a neighborhood-wide event\, originally created by the Crane Arts Building\, as a chance to explore open studios\, artist showcases\, and unique businesses. Be sure to check out all of the businesses at the 1800 N. American St. building: The Resource Exchange\, Sor Ynez\, Keystone Bicycle Co\, Beaty American Salvage (City Ore)\, Center for Creative Works\, Virida\, and Farm N’ Sea Pets.
URL:https://nextfab.com/event/august-2025-open-house/
LOCATION:NextFab\, 1800 N. American St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19122\, United States
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SUMMARY:Marketing Office Hours with Sam of FORMATION.Media
DESCRIPTION:Ready to Elevate Your Creative Business Online?\nMeet Samantha Sineni\, owner of FORMATION. Media\, a digital marketing expert with a decade of experience specializing in social media\, integrated marketing\, and business intelligence analytics. Samantha’s passion for the arts drives her agency\, helping professionals in creative industries thrive online. \nFORMATION. Media is a full-service digital marketing agency\, focused on growing brands online for professionals in creative industries. If you need help getting started or feel like it’s time to scale up\, they can help. Their core services are branding\, websites\, social media content and strategy\, paid social\, and SEM. They’re designed to guide you through every phase of the business cycle and keep you moving forward. Learn more about how they’ve helped business owners achieve their goals at FORMATION-Media.com. \nGet a free\, personalized consultation with Samantha! She’ll be available in our NextFab conference room on Thursday\, August 14th\, from 6-8 PM. This is open to both members and the public\, and drop-ins are welcome! Don’t miss this chance to get expert advice for your brand. Register for a spot here.
URL:https://nextfab.com/event/august-2025-marketing-office-hours-with-sam-of-formation-media/
LOCATION:NextFab\, 1800 N. American St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19122\, United States
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SUMMARY:Free Patent Advice with Scott Keeley
DESCRIPTION:Scott Keeley is a registered patent agent with 12 years of experience in intellectual property. He has engineered products from guitars to wind turbines\, with “green” energy powering much of his innovative output. His early career of 18 years centered on industrial design in the United States and Europe. He taught industrial design at the Kansas City Art Institute and has a Master’s in Industrial Design. \nScott will be available in our NextFab conference room on Thursday\, August 14th\, from 6-8 pm for free consultations to both members and open to the public (drop-ins welcome!).
URL:https://nextfab.com/event/august-20205-free-patent-advice-with-scott-keeley/
LOCATION:NextFab\, 1800 N. American St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19122\, United States
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