WYOMISSING, Pa. — The Berks LaunchBox, Berks Arts Council, and the Kutztown Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are partnering to host the Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program (CEAP), a statewide grant program for entrepreneurs, funded by the PA Council on the Arts.
The program supports entrepreneurs who have a small business or are developing a business related to the arts. Funding ranges from $500 to $2,000, which must be used to support business formation or development. Eligible entrepreneurs must have at least one consultation with Berks LaunchBox staff to review their business plan.
Since partnering in mid-2022, the Berks LaunchBox has helped eight small businesses with their business plans and CEAP applications.
To qualify for the program, applicants must be at least 18 years old, a Pennsylvania resident for at least one year, have a gross revenue of less…
