手工制作, 它推销, 赢得比赛, offered by the 阿尔图纳 LaunchBox supported by the Hite family and the 十大网投平台信誉排行榜阿尔图纳分校 Sheetz Fellows Program, 于四月十日举行. Finalists presented to a panel of three judges about a business or product and their plans to implement new marketing strategies.
阿尔图纳,爸爸. - - - Craft It, 它推销, 赢得比赛, offered by the 阿尔图纳 LaunchBox supported by the Hite family and the 十大网投平台信誉排行榜阿尔图纳分校 Sheetz Fellows Program, 于四月十日举行. Finalists presented to a panel of three judges about a business or product and their plans to implement new marketing strategies.
“Our region is rich with creative entrepreneurs — crafters and makers doing and sharing what they love,” said Jessica Lattanza, director of the 阿尔图纳 LaunchBox at 十大网投平台信誉排行榜阿尔图纳分校. “These creators are often micro-businesses operating as solopreneurs and are struggling to figure out how to 'do it all.' While never short on passion and perseverance, access to resources and funding can be difficult for crafters and makers.”
A first-place prize of $6,000 was awarded to Kustom King Traditional Archery LLC. Ned Miller and his family create artisanal archery items from meticulously handcrafted bows to bespoke DIY kits and an array of archery supplies. "We were honored to be selected as the winners of the competition,” says Miller. “We had such a great time as a family listening to the other presentations and learning more about the local craft businesses. Our biggest takeaway was the fact that our local area has some amazing craftsmen and artists.”
Tyler Hunter of Timber Bear Woodworks LLC took home second place and $3,000. Timber Bear Woodworks offers modernized woodworking services and premium hardwoods, 窑干, 打捞木材, and more for the weekend DIY to the professional carpenter and tradesman, all with a focus on sustainability.
第三名得主, Mambo Partners LLC dba The Spice Sisters, who create globally inspired and locally crafted chutneys and condiments, 带回家一美元,000年奖.
“Our panel of judges was very impressed with both the concepts and passion heard during the Craft It, 它推销, 赢得比赛. The 阿尔图纳 LaunchBox is thrilled to help these creative entrepreneurs grow their business, 观众, 和收入,拉坦扎说.
This project was financed in part by a grant from the Commonwealth of 宾西法尼亚, Department of Community & 经济发展.
