A creative entrepreneur is an individual who innovatively designs, produces, and markets products or services within the art, culture, design, and innovation industries that make up the creative economy. These entrepreneurs use their unique talents and skills to build businesses that contribute to the cultural vibrancy of their communities.

Creative entrepreneurs blend artistic vision with business acumen to generate economic value while also enriching the social and cultural fabric around them.

Eligible Business Categories

Apparel, Fashion, and Accessories

• Cut and sew apparel
• Apparel accessories
• Fashion styling
• Jewelry
• Leather and allied products (e.g., leather tanning, footwear, handbags)
• Wearable accessories

Arts and Crafts

• Pottery and ceramics
• Fiber and textile arts
• Painting
• Paper products and printing (e.g., stationery, commercial printing, book printing)
• Visual arts
• Woodwork and woodworking

Cosmetics and Personal Care Services

• Barber shops
• Beauty and hair salons