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Sacramento is a city where creativity and entrepreneurship intersect. Recognizing the need to support this growing sector, CLTRE, Creative Startups, and the City of Sacramento Office of Arts and Culture have partnered to launch the EveryDay Creative Program.

The program consists of three specialized tracks, each designed to support creative entrepreneurs at different stages of their journey. Track 1, the 6-Week Pitch Program, is currently open with applications closing September 15.

This track provides early-stage entrepreneurs with the tools and guidance needed to refine their ideas, strengthen their pitches, and prepare for growth.

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CLTRE’s EveryDay Creative Program Equips Sacramento’s Creative Entrepreneurs for Growth | CLTRE CLTRE’s EveryDay Creative Program, in partnership with Creative Startups and the City of Sacramento, equips local entrepreneurs with mentorship, training, and resources to grow their businesses. Applications for the 6-Week Pitch Program close September 15.

Payday loans drain millions from Sacramento’s economy every year, creating cycles of debt that are hard to escape.

CLTRE’s EveryDay Creative alum Arthur Griffith II built Boomerang REFI to change that. With support from CLTRE and key partners, this platform helps residents refinance payday loans and access financial tools that lead to long-term stability.

This work is an example of what happens when creative entrepreneurs, community development organizations, and capital partners align to address systemic gaps.

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From Debt to Hope: How One CLTRE Alumni Is Helping Sacramento Break Free from Payday Loans | CLTRE Arthur Griffith II, a graduate of CLTRE’s EveryDay Creative Accelerator, is tackling payday loan debt in Sacramento with Boomerang REFI. Learn how this pilot program is creating financial freedom and strengthening the Creative Economy.