Good morning, We have some very exciting news to share! Tacoma Arts Live Launches Small Business Incubator: Accelerating Creative Enterprise To Amplify Creative Enterprise in the South Sound<https://www.tacomaartslive.org/images/2022.12.21_Press_Release_ACE.pdf> Tacoma Arts Live's ACE is currently accepting applicants<https://surveys.paylocity.com/Surveys/Public/Useraccess?returnUrl=https://surveys.paylocity.com/Surveys/Public/92343/Link/v40nqzy80unlbxy4sut> to participate in the rent-free office space, professional development workshops, and event sponsorship. Participation in the program is open to individuals, small businesses and emerging non-profits including the following: * A BIPOC or woman-led small business (with an established business or new business idea) * A small business person located in or focused on serving the Hilltop neighborhood * A BIPOC or woman leader developing a new nonprofit idea * A BIPOC or woman creative professional looking to take "gig work" or "side hustle" to the next level (actors, musicians, dancers, writers, theater techs, craft-makers, etc.) Additionally, Tacoma Arts Live is reviewing proposals from entities interested in providing professional development workshops for small businesses, arts professionals, and emergent nonprofits. To propose services for participants in ACE or to learn more about contracting opportunities, see Request for Proposals<https://www.tacomaartslive.org/images/about/opportunities/SBIF-RFP-FINAL_v2.pdf>. Interested applicants should apply in links above. Or contact Antonio Gómez at 253.346.1399 or ace@tacomaartslive.org<mailto:ace@tacomaartslive.org>, or respond to this email. Happy holidays and wishing you a prosperous New Year! Lacey Wright Associate Executive Director Tacoma Arts Live Cell: 253.376.1570 · Admin: 253.346.1723 Box Office: 253.346.1721 · TacomaArtsLive.org<http://www.tacomaartslive.org/> We've moved! Our new address is: 1001 S Yakima Ave, Suite 1 · Tacoma, WA 98405 P.S. I'm working odd hours and my schedule may not be in sync with your working day. Please do not feel obliged to reply to this email outside of your normal business hours.