All businesses, organizations and individuals working in the creative industries can sign up for sessions to access business support and resources. Take advantage of this opportunity to connect to state and local business resources during the Creative Industries CreativeNext Resource Meetings and Office Hours.
Do you work in:
- Advertising and Marketing
- Architecture
- Visual Art and Craft
- Design
- Fashion
- Film, Media, Entertainment
- Music and Performance
- Publishing
If so, then the sessions listed below are for you!
1. CreativeNext Resource Meeting
This is your opportunity to present to state and local business supporters ready to help move your business forward.
The format: You will give a short presentation about your business to a small group of business supporters. The presentation should focus on the business and the potential you see for the business to grow and the barriers to that growth. The supporters are people who are ready to help and will help connect you to the business resources you need.*
2. Office Hours
Not ready to make a presentation, but want to know what resources are available?
An alternative to the CreativeNext Meetings, Office Hours with the Creative Economy Industry Director is where you can individually access resources and support.*
Sign-ups are listed below, find a meeting near you!
Western MassachusettsHosted by Western Mass EDC and the City of Holyoke
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DATE | LOCATION | OPPORTUNITY | SIGN UP | |||
| May 8 | Green High Performance Computing Center 100 Bigelow St Holyoke, MA 01040 | CreativeNEXT Resource Meeting 9:00-12:00pm | Contact: Ann Burke
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| May 8 | Green High Performance Computing Center 100 Bigelow St Holyoke, MA 01040 | Office Hours 1:00-4:30pm |
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Greater BostonHosted by Union Square Main Streets/Design Annex
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DATE | LOCATION | OPPORTUNITY | SIGN UP | |||
| May 23 | Design Annex 60-70 Union Square, Suite 103 Somerville, MA 02143
| CreativeNEXT Resource Meeting 9:00-12:00pm | Contact: Mimi Graney | |||
| May 23 | Design Annex 60-70 Union Square, Suite 103 Somerville, MA 02143 | Office Hours 1:00-4:30pm |
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South Eastern MassachusettsHosted by Town of Barnstable
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DATE | LOCATION | OPPORTUNITY | SIGN UP | |||
| May 29 | Town of Barnstable Growth Management Department, Town Hall 367 Main Street Hyannis, MA 02601
| CreativeNEXT Resource Meeting 9:00-12:00pm | Contact: Jo Anne Miller Buntich joanne.buntich@town.barnstable.ma.us | |||
| May 29 | Town of Barnstable Growth Management Department, Town Hall 367 Main Street Hyannis, MA 02601 | Office Hours 1:00-4:30pm |
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Metro West and Central MassachusettsHosted by Metro West Chamber and Visitors Bureau
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DATE | LOCATION | OPPORTUNITY | SIGN UP | |||
| June 20 | MetroWest Chamber of Commerce 1671 Worchester Road, Framingham, MA 01701 Suite 301
| CreativeNEXT Resource Meeting 9:00-12:00pm |
Contact: Beth Reynolds
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| June 20 | MetroWest Chamber of Commerce 1671 Worchester Road, Framingham, MA 01701 Suite 301 | Office Hours 1:00-4:30pm |
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North Eastern MassachusettsHosted by Creative Economy Association of the North Shore and the Enterprise Center
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DATE | LOCATION | OPPORTUNITY | SIGN UP | |||
| June 27 | The Enterprise Center 121 Lorning Ave Salem, MA 01970
| CreativeNEXT Resource Meeting 9:00-12:00pm |
Contact: Will Neely
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| June 27 | The Enterprise Center 121 Lorning Ave Salem, MA 01970 | Office Hours 1:00-4:30pm |
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Western MassachusettsHosted by Western Mass EDC and the City of Holyoke
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DATE | LOCATION | OPPORTUNITY | SIGN UP | |||
| July 11 | Green High Performance Computing Center 100 Bigelow St Holyoke, MA 01040 | CreativeNEXT Resource Meeting 9:00-12:00pm | Contact: Ann Burke | |||
| July 11 | Green High Performance Computing Center 100 Bigelow St Holyoke, MA 01040 | Office Hours 1:00-4:30pm |
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Are you interested in hostingCreativeNEXT Resource Meeting or Office Hoursin your community?Please email the Creative Economy Industry Director: helena.fruscio@state.ma.us
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More meetings will be scheduled on a rolling basis, please check back regularly or sign up for the mailing list!
*Any references to commercial entities, products, services, or other non-governmental organizations or individuals are provided solely for the information of individuals using the website attending the meeting. These references are not intended to reflect the opinion of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or its officers and employees concerning the significance, priority, or importance to be given the referenced entity, product, service, or organization. Such references are not an official or personal endorsement of any product, person, or service, and may not be quoted or reproduced for the purpose of stating or implying the Commonwealth’s endorsement or approval of any product, person, or service. The Commonwealth does not guarantee or warrant that any information provided by individuals on this website or in the meetings is correct, and disclaims any liability for any loss or damage resulting from reliance on any such information. The references to non-state resources are for information purposes only and do not necessarily reflect the official views of the Commonwealth. The information and content provided on the website and during the meetings are for information purposes only and do not constitute and should not be construed as legal, financial, professional, or any other type of advice or counsel. You should contact an appropriate advisor with respect to any particular issue or problem.
