CLTRE Making
We drive economic development at the individual level through our three commerce programs: the business incubator, the accelerator, and the start-up fund. We also create vibrant community spaces for events and reimagined retail experiences
CLTRE EveryDay Creative
In Partnership With:
As an entrepreneur in the creative economy, you know the challenges of turning your passion into a sustainable business. EveryDay Creative is designed to help you bridge that gap, offering the mentorship, resources, and support you need to take your creative work from a side project to a thriving full-time career. This program is your opportunity to scale your business, connect with industry leaders, and make a lasting impact in Sacramento’s creative community.
Everyday Creative Overview:
Duration: 8 Month Program With Milestones
Focus: Business and entrepreneurship mastery
Objective: to empower BIPOC entrepreneurs by providing the resources, mentorship, and support needed to transform their creative projects into sustainable full-time businesses within the creative economy.
Program Highlights:
- Mentorship and Training: Tailored guidance from industry experts to help you grow your business.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, investors, and leaders in the creative economy.
- Financial Support: Access to grants and investments to fuel your business’s growth.
- Storefront Residency: Utilize a physical space for retail, events, and community engagement.
- Field Trips: Gain insights and expand your horizons through experiential learning.
Proven Success:
Economic development work centered on culture and creativity is most effective when designed and delivered in partnership. Working together in the spring and summer of 2023, CLTRE and Creative Startups built and delivered a 6-week entrepreneurship program that matched Creative Startups’ unparalleled expertise in accelerating creative entrepreneurs with CLTRE’s exceptional skills in fostering culture within underserved — yet culturally rich –neighborhoods throughout Sacramento.
The resulting program attracted a strong pool of 50+ applicants, demonstrating great need. 16 companies were selected to participate and the resulting program successfully addressed the unique needs of Sacramento’s diverse creative communities.
Ready to Be Creative Everyday?
Are you ready to take the leap and be creative every day? EveryDay Creative is your chance to turn your passion into a thriving business, moving beyond side projects to full-time success. This program will equip you with the mentorship, resources, and community connections to grow your business and make a lasting impact. If you’re ready to commit to your craft and elevate your entrepreneurial journey, now is the time to join us and transform your creative vision into reality.
* If you are applying for an EveryDay Creative fee waiver, please send Letters of Recommendations to Holly at Info@cltre.org
Business Incubator Program
CLTRE CLUB
Designed to support local artists and makers in their journey to open a brick-and-mortar space.
ReImagine Retail
Display California is part of CLTRE’s Reimagine Retail Program to address financial inequity in BIPOC and Queer communities. We provide sales opportunities and retail training with a whole-self focus on living well & sustainably.
For over 10 years, we have worked with hundreds of businesses to cultivate rich environments where local entrepreneurs, designers, artists, farmers, chefs, and makers can effectively make money and showcase their wares. We especially seek to lift up and support brands and makers who identify as BIPOC, Queer, Women-owned, and other historically marginalized groups.
