Center for Creative Economy
CCE provides inception-stage business training to help creatives and artists develop viable businesses. Our customized education and mentorship programs fulfill our mission to launch, grow, and accelerate creative businesses.
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A nonprofit organization, CCE strives to strengthen the creative economy and the creative community in Winston-Salem, NC and beyond.
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Since 2016 CCE's Impact
- 126 creative startups launched
- 64% founded by women
- 39% founded by minorities
- 77% are still thriving
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Our cohorts' success
- $24 million in revenue earned
- $29.5 million in investment raised
CCE continues to support founders with mentorship and accountability as their businesses grow.
- Pathways for Entrepreneurial Success
- Kinetic Creative Boot Camp
- Velocity Creative Accelerator
- Momentum Creative Business Network
Pathways for Entrepreneurial Success
An inclusive training program focusing on developing the skills and mindset required to launch a business
- Equips future entrepreneurs with a business mindset
- Promotes effective communication and accountability
- Guides participants to resources in Winston-Salem ecosystem
Kinetic Creative Boot Camp
Take your business idea to the next level! Kinetic is a 6-week, cohort-based program that helps aspiring entrepreneurs workshop their early-stage creative business ideas and explore their customer base. Weekly curriculum (with in-person and remote options) is taught by a team of subject matter experts who mentor and counsel founders.
Kinetic graduates have successfully launched their startups, earned spots in business accelerators, and secured grants.
- Validate your business idea
- Discover and understand your customer
- Learn how to forecast the financials for your business
Velocity Creative Accelerator
Hit the gas on your startup! The Velocity business accelerator helps entrepreneurs develop viable businesses rooted in creativity. This 10-week, cohort-based program includes a robust curriculum (with in-person and remote options), skilled facilitators, and a customized mentor team of subject matter experts from every business discipline.
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Master business basics, solidify your positioning, and refine your pitch for a chance to win a $10K seed stage grant.
- Refinement of your creative business model
- Customized one-on-one mentoring
- Investor pitch development
Momentum Creative Business Network
Momentum brings together creative entrepreneurs at all stages of their journey to breakdown creative silos, connect, and build an innovative community.
- Connect with fellow creatives
- Build community and network