MADE

Program formatting:

Hybrid (In-person and online training)

MADE is a program presented by the OCIE SBDC in partnership with the Original OC Swap Meet, aimed at assisting start-up product-based businesses with entering the marketplace to validate their concepts. Participants will learn core concepts to create a successful business. Over a 5-week period, vendors learn about planning, marketing, financing, and how to make their business dreams a reality. This quick-paced program will accelerate your concept in just a few short weeks and give you the ability to operate an Original OC Swap Meet vendor booth.

How to Apply:

Register through Eventbrite, answer the preliminary questions on the registration form and one of our SBDC team members will reach out for a follow-up. No cost to participate in the program.

Program Schedule:

Session 1 | Online

• Saturday, April 16, 2022 | 9 AM – 12 AM

Session 2 | Online

• Wednesday, April 20, 2022 | 12 PM – 2 PM

Session 3 | In-person | 88 Fair Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626

• Saturday, April 23, 2022 | 10 AM – 12 PM | Market Field Trip

Session 4 | Online

• Wednesday, April 27, 2022 | 12 PM – 2 PM

Session 5 | Online

• Wednesday, May 4, 2022 | 12 PM – 2 PM

Session 6 | Online

• Saturday, May 7, 2022 | 9 AM – 12 PM

Graduation Day | In-Person | 88 Fair Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626

• Saturday, May 14, 2022 | 9 AM – 3 PM

**FOR FOOD VENDORS PLEASE READ: Please note that onsite food preparation including hot or cold food with service to the customer and/or sampling of food will not be allowed through this program.**

Registration Deadline: April 07, 2022 at 12 PM

All applicants will be notified of selection status by April 07, 2022 via email.