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Using a decade of lessons learned, the HandMade Institute applies the organization’s success models to a series of conferences, instructional programs, training products and custom consultation. Communities can now tap the expertise of more than 100 professionals engaged in
• AgriCultural tourism
• Attraction development and management
• Craft development and marketing
• Creative economic development practices
• Cultural heritage tourism
• Retail marketing
• Small Town revitalization
The HandMade Institute differs from other educational programs in the following ways:
Demonstrates proven techniques and measurement strategies
Uses a diverse “field faculty” of experts directly engaged in the planning, creative and implementation process
Provides practical instruction and lessons learned
Offers field study to experience “application in action”
Showcases timely examples using current and recent projects coordinated by HandMade in America.
Guiding Principles of The HandMade Institute: Community Solutions for Creative Economies
Value the UnderValued through Empowerment.
Plan for a Marathon, not a Sprint.
No Risk, No Reward.
Produce with Integrity.
Celebrate the Passion.
Evolve and Revolve Leadership.
Through a series of training materials and instructional workshops, The HandMade Institute provides quality professional development for good value.
For more information about the HandMade Institute, or to discuss your specific needs, contact the Institute staff at 828-252-0121 or info@handmadeinamerica.org
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