RSVP to the first meeting of the Creative Economy Network in Massachusetts!

On October 24, the Creative Economy Network convenes its first meeting.

Those encouraged to attend include:

Organizations interested in or intending to apply to the Creative Economy Network
Lead organizations, partner organizations, or members of the Advisory Committees for the Creative Economy Network
Members of the Creative Economy Council
Organizations supporting the creative industries of Massachusetts

The day will include:

A briefing by Housing and Economic Development Secretary Greg Bialecki on the state’s economic development agenda
Featured Best Practices panels focusing on the areas of action identified by the Creative Economy Council
Q&A session about the work and goals of the Creative Economy Network
Networking opportunities with others working with the Creative Economy

Event Details:

October 24th

Becker College – Leicester Campus
Borger Academic Center
Daniels Hall
9 Washburn Sq.
Leicester, MA 01524
Directions

9:45 am Welcome and Introductions

10:00 am Business Development – Jeff Bianchine and Katie Stebbins, Holyoke and Christine Sullivan, Enterprise Center

10:45am Access to Capital – Neil Martin, Mass Growth Capital

11:30am Talent – Michael Corcoran, Workforce Training Fund and Steve Immerman, Montserrat College

12:15pm Lunch

1:00 pm Secretary Bialecki Update

1:30pm Visibility – Lisa Strout, Mass Film Office and Tim Loew, Mass Digi

2:15pm Space – Molly Artisans Asylum and Jen Faigel, Creative Space Developer

3:00 pm End

Parking:

Parking is available in lots next to the building.

Lunch will be provided to meeting attendees in the Fuller Campus Center’s dining hall, a short distance from the academic center.

Questions? Contact Helena Fruscio, Creative Economy Industry Director at helena.fruscio@state.ma.us or by phone at 617-788-3602