Etsy Manufacturing Day

You're invited! Please join the Etsy team on March 8, 2016 at the Energy Innovation Center in Pittsburgh to discuss the launch of Etsy Manufacturing, a new program connecting manufacturers with Etsy’s community of 1.5 million designers globally. Space is limited so we encourage organizations to send representatives.

• Learn more about Etsy Manufacturing, a new marketplace that connects manufacturers with Etsy designers. Manufacturers can apply HERE to join!
• Get expert advice on to grow your manufacturing business on Etsy
• Meet and learn from designers and manufacturers who are already working together
• Network with Pittsburgh’s Etsy designer and manufacturing communities in one of the city's newest and most exciting spaces.
• Special announcement of opportunities for technical assistance funding for manufacturers and designers.

Speakers:

• Deb Lam, Chief Innovation and Performance Officer, City of Pittsburgh
• Bob Hurley, Director, Allegheny County Department of Economic Development
• Emily Smith, The Etsy Manufacturing Team
• Jessica Sinclair and Millard Humphreys - University of Pittsburgh Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence (IEE) - on how designers can build their customer base and manufacturers can best work with designers

Case Studies:

• East Side Bond - with Heather McElwee, Pittsburgh Glass Center, and a representative from the Mosites Company
• Thread – with Ian Rosenberger, Founder and President
• TechShop – with Les Gies, Manager, and a TechShop-based Etsy designer

Networking: 5:00 – 6:00 Sponsored by NEXTpittsburgh --- Snacks provided by Community Kitchen Pittsburgh (nonprofit social enterprise and EIC tenant); beer and wine will also be served!

Bridgeway Capital and SMC Business Councils make special announcement of opportunities for technical assistance funding for manufacturers and designers.

RSVP: Space for the event is limited. Registration deadline is March 1, 2016

Note: Free onsite parking is available