The Creative Economy Summit is a major regional event designed to increase the capacity and success of the creative industries in Western Massachusetts. This annual convening of the creative sector provides the opportunity to network, address public/private partnerships, gain business and technical skills, and access practical information about available resources.
FRIDAY, May 15
Greenfield Community College
$45.00 to REGISTER
A list of presenters is listed on the website.
Schedule for the Day
8:30-9:15 Registration
9:30-10:45 Welcome and Keynote: Timothy Loew, Executive Director and Founder of MassDiGi
11:00-12:30 Panels (choose one)
1) Visibility
2) Talent
12:24 – 1:45 Lunch and Networking
2:00-3:30 Panels (choose one)
1) Access to Capital & Business Development
2) Space
3:45 – 5:00 Closing Session and Networking
PARTNERS:
Amherst Business Improvement District, Amherst Chamber of Commerce, Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, Arts Extension Service/UMass, Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative
Clear Communications, Easthampton City Arts+, Economic Development Council of Western Mass
Franklin County Chamber of Commerce and Regional Tourism Council, Fostering the Arts and Culture Project
Franklin County Community Development Corporation, Franklin Hampshire Regional Employment Board
Greenfield Community College, Greater Shelburne Falls Area Business Association
Hampshire County Regional Tourism Council, City of Holyoke. Springfield Business Improvement District, Springfield Cultural District
TNR Global/Thrives Media, Turners Falls RiverCulture