How To Become A Member
Artisans apply to participate in the program. The transformation of an artisan�s business into an ÉCONOMUSÉE involves the preparation of a feasibility study, architectural planning, topic research, design and transformation of the studio/retail space, addition of contemporary and traditional interpretive materials and, finally, a grand opening. The process from start to finish can take 6 to 12 months.
Eligibility
All artisans interested in becoming a member of the ÉCONOMUSÉE Network must first meet the following eligibility criteria. Once these requirements have been met, the next step consists in submitting a business portfolio for further evaluation by the Network's selection committee.
The criteria are:
- Be a profitable private business in operation for more than three years;
- Use a traditional technique or know-how to craft one's products;
- Make products of recognized quality;
- Have the ability and the desire to innovate in one's production;
- Operate throughout the entire year and be open to the public for at least (4) four months a year, or accept to be open to the public for at least (4) four months a year;
- Generate a turnover of more than seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000) a year;
- Show keen interest in welcoming visitors;
- Be located on or near a previously identified tourist route or a tourist route under development;
- Operate in buildings having the required space for setting up an ÉCONOMUSÉE and welcome visitors (15 to 20 visitors at a time), or intend to acquire the required space;
- Operate on a site and in buildings of high quality.
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How To Become A Member 
