Make. Sell. Launch.



Join Groundswell, our immersive business training program for makers and craftspersons, and turn your skills into a thriving business. This course offers comprehensive guidance to unleash your entrepreneurial potential.

With training, mentorship, and networking opportunities, you'll gain the necessary tools to begin your business. In this course, you will make and sell a product while learning about how to turn that into a business. The course includes access to free one-on-one homework assistance. Participants who complete the course and demonstrate a business idea that is realistic and achievable will receive free ongoing one-on-one counseling to help move the idea forward.

  • Sept 28 | Foundations

  • Oct 5 | Product Costing

  • Oct 12 | Mentor & Resources

  • Oct 19 | Market Opportunity & Value Proposition

  • Oct 26 | Entrepreneurs Success Stories & Networking

  • Nov 2 | Business Finances

  • Nov 9 | Graduation (in-person)

Mark your calendar for September 28th. Classes are held virtually Thursday evenings from 4-6 pm, with optional in-person events. Let Groundswell ignite your business journey and unleash your creative potential! Complete and submit the online application by September 20th. Up to 20 applicants will be accepted in the order received, so be sure to apply soon! 

Successful applicants will be notified by September 21st.

Groundswell is exclusively for people who live on the Olympic Peninsula. To promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, priority will be given to individuals who often have challenges finding support for self-employment and business ownership opportunities. 


Please Contact Michelle Pruden michelle.pruden@cie-nw.org with any questions.

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