PROGRAM BENEFITS
WHY JOIN HOUMADE?
How to qualify, apply & get the most of your HOUMADE membership.
IN SHORT...
Houston Made is a local branding initiative–a proven economic development strategy that has been successfully implemented in cities large and small across the country from New York City to Knoxville to San Francisco, to support small maker and manufacturing businesses producing locally made goods. These can include artisan and craft-based businesses using handmade techniques to high-tech ventures utilizing digital tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC machines.
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area of focus
Understanding that Houston is regionally diverse and many share our goals, we seek to develop HOUMade as a growing network that brings awareness to maker communities across the region and offers opportunities for all stakeholders to participate in growing this unique economy.
Ready to join our network?
HOUMADE
WEB PLATFORM
Our web platform serves as a hub for the regional maker economy through providing a visible online space to promote businesses, retail spaces and markets, and to provide educational resources focused on locally made goods.
Featuring
Consumer
Directory
For local maker
entrepreneurs to
promote their
businesses
Map
& Calendar
Listings for Houston area markets and related events
Essential
Support
Get resources for maker businesses
CREATIVE BUSINESS FOR MAKERS ACADEMY
WHI’s Creative Business for Makers Academy is HOUMade’s core business development program providing pathways for the next generation of makers and supporting existing entrepreneurs sustain and grow their businesses.
Join our community of makers & creatives
with workshop series like:
- Maker to Market
- Building Your Maker Brand
- Growing Beyond Local
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apply today
HOUMADE COMMUNITY EVENTS
Regular community programming to support existing maker entrepreneurs and provide pathways for those interested in entering into business.