ACRE State College Celebration Event

ACRE State College Celebration Event

Please join us in celebrating the ongoing evolution of these incredible creative entrepreneurs from in and around State College, PA.

By Bridgeway Capital

Date and time

Location

The Rivet at Discovery Space

1224 North Atherton Street State College, PA 16803

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

Friends, family, and community members are invited to join us at The Rivet for a celebration of ACRE State College's first cohort of creative entrepreneurs. These folks have worked very hard to build business skills and thoughtfully map out next steps that will lead to greater success and sustainability.

  • 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.: Arrival and reception opens
  • 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.: Celebrating the creatives presentation
  • 7:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Reception continues
  • 8:00 p.m.: Event concludes

The Alliance for Creative Rural Economies (ACRE) from Bridgeway Capital brings creativity-driven economic development to communities across Western Pennsylvania and Northern West Virginia. ACRE’s partnering organizations support creative entrepreneurs (makers, designers, artists, craftspeople, and small-batch manufacturers) committed to sustaining and scaling their businesses in ways that benefit their communities.

Organized by

Bridgeway Capital

Bridgeway Capital is a mission-driven lender, a nonprofit alternative to banks that lends to small businesses, nonprofits and real estate projects that have a positive community impact. As a Community Development Financial institution (CDFI), Bridgeway is certified by the U.S. Treasury. Since 1990, Bridgeway has invested more than $300 million in communities across the region, with over 90% of the funding provided to low-income communities. As a social impact investor, Bridgeway focuses on equitable economic growth in underserved areas by providing impact-driven lending and programs to grow businesses and revitalize places. For more information, visit www.bridgewaycapital.org.

Free
Aug 24 · 6:00 PM EDT