Growing up: want to start an artistic business? A creative incubator could be just what you need to come out of your shell

Entrepreneur, Dec, 2003 by Nichole L. Torres

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Want to find a creative business incubator? Then look into these resources:

* Arlington's Arts incubator (www.arlingtonarts.org/incubator) in Arlington, Virginia

* Chatham Creative Arts Incubator (http:// chathamarts.org/about.htm) in Pittsboro, North Carolina

* The Cultural Development Corp.'s Flashpoint (www.culturaldc.org/mather_arts.html) in Washington, DC

* HandMade in America (www.handmadein america.org) in Asheville, North Carolina

Also check out the National Business Incubator Association (www.nbia.org) for information on other programs.