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About this event
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Program formatting: \;In-person training
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OC MADE is a program presented by the CSUF 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 4-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.
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How to Apply:
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Register through Eventbrite\, answer the preliminary questions on the registration and one of our SBDC consultants will reach out to conduct a brief interview with you &ndash\; 25 people will be selected for this program based on an interview process. No cost to participate in the program.
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The Program:
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WEEK 1 | Saturday\, October 30\, 2021 I 9 AM &ndash\; 11 AM
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Location: TBA
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\n - Developing your product for the marketplace
\n - Building your idea into a business
\n - Marketplace requirements
\n - Licenses and permits to operate at the marketplace
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WEEK 2 | Saturday\, November 6\, 2021 I 9 AM &ndash\; 11 AM
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Location: TBA
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\n - Sourcing\, costing and pricing your products
\n - Financial projections
\n - Accepting payment at the marketplace
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WEEK 3 | Saturday\, November 13\, 2021 I 9 AM &ndash\; 11 AM
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Location: OC Fairgrounds &ndash\; 88 Fair Dr\, Costa Mesa\, CA 92626
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\n - Developing your marketing plan
\n - Understanding social media and how to attract customers/repeat customers
\n - Finance and funding
\n - Presentation from an OC Made vendor
\n - Your canopy and space
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WEEK 4 | Saturday\, November 20\, 2021 I 9 AM &ndash\; 11 AM
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Location: OC Fairgrounds &ndash\; 88 Fair Dr\, Costa Mesa\, CA 92626
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\n - Setting up your Marketplace booth
\n - Signage and promotion
\n - OC Market forms\, policies\, and procedures
\n - Graduation/certificate ceremony
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Graduation Day | Saturday\, November 27\, 2021 I 9 AM &ndash\; 3 PM
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\n - Marketplace vendor booth &ndash\; a perfect opportunity to showcase your business!
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 25\, 2021
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