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.