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CREATIVE COMMUNICATIONS

Published: March 20, 2009Posted in: BERKSHIRE CREATIVE, FEATURES 2, INITIATIVESTags:
CREATIVE COMMUNICATIONS

BERKSHIRECREATIVE.ORG

This website provides daily updates about news, jobs, funding opportunities, business/professional resources, and more in our Creative Economy! Share what you are working on with the Creative Community! Suggest a post to: blog@berkshirecreative.org!

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BERKSHIRE CREATIVE EBLAST

With a busy schedule, it is not always possible keep up on the daily updates about  news, jobs, funding opportunities, and  business/professional resources provided on Berkshirecreative.org. That is why we provide the Berkshire Creative Eblast, to provide you with the  creative economy updates you need, right in your email inbox- click here to sign  up! Click here to see our Eblast Archive!

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BRINGING WEB 2.0 TO THE BERKSHIRES

Berkshire Creative is fostering a online creative economy community through social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn- helping to better connect users to web 2.0 resources.

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It always helps to know who is right around the corner and what they are working on, stay connected through Berkshire Creative’s communications!

CREATIVE EVENTS

Published: February 23, 2009Posted in: FEATURES 2, INITIATIVESTags: , , , , ,
CREATIVE EVENTS

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Berkshire Creative’s signature networking event bringing people from all sectors of the Berkshire economy together to spark innovative ideas and collaborations.

Click here to see posts and pictures from past SPARK! events!

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An event model adapted from the technology world, in which the barrier between audience and presenter is reduced and participants share through informal brief presentations the projects, ideas and innovations for which they are passionate.

Click here to see posts and pictures from past BarCamps!

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SPARKETTES

Mini-SPARK! networking event for industry clusters within the creative economy.

FEB: Visual Media, MAR: Culture/Heritage, APR: Visual Arts, MAY: Communications, JUNE: Film /Media, JULY: Entrepreneurs, AUG: Young Professionals, SEPT: Education, OCT: Music/Performing Arts, NOV: Housing Support

Click here for more information!

ECONOMIC INITIATIVES

Published: December 23, 2008Posted in: FEATURES 2, INITIATIVESTags:
ECONOMIC INITIATIVES

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BERKSHIRE GALLERY GUIDE

Collaborative marketing effort, spearheaded by Berkshire Creative, Berkshire Living Magazine and the Berkshire Visitors Bureau, which resulted in the first annual countywide guide to contemporary Berkshire art galleries and museums.

Click here to view and download the 2009 Gallery Guide online!

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Untitled2CREATIVE CHALLENGE

Connects designers and innovators with Berkshire-based manufacturers interested in producing new creative products or refining/improving existing products.

Click here to learn more about the first Creative Challenge at Interprint!

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BERKSHIRE FILM AND MEDIA COMMISSION*

Film and media professionals organized around the support, growth and increase of opportunities in the Film and Media sector of the Berkshire Creative Economy.

Click here to visit the Film Commission’s Website!

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BERKSHIRE MADE*

Cooperative effort by a select group of Berkshire artisans to promote their high quality, locally made creative work.

Click here for more information!

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BERKSHIRE FIELD TRIP INITIATIVE

Collaborative effort to create an online one stop shop for cultural field trip opportunities in the Berkshires. Coming Soon!

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COUNTYWIDE FESTIVAL

Initiative to create an annual countywide arts and lifestyle festival in the spring shoulder season. Coming Soon!

FUNDING

Published: November 23, 2008Posted in: FEATURES 2, INITIATIVESTags:
FUNDING

ASSETS FOR ARTISTS*

Helps participating Berkshire County artists become homeowners and/or strengthen their creative businesses through access to individual development accounts (IDA’s) and a rigorous financial training program.

Nine artists participated in Round One and fourteen more are slated to being Round Two! Please Click here for press coverage of Assets for Artists.

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ANGEL NETWORK*

Created in collaboration with the Berkshire Economic Development Corporation, the Angel Network connects aspiring entrepreneurs with individuals looking to invest in new and innovative start-up businesses.

Please click here for more information about the Angel Network!

CREATIVE RESOURCES

Published: October 23, 2008Posted in: FEATURES 2, INITIATIVESTags: , , , , ,
CREATIVE RESOURCES

BUSINESS RESOURCE MEETINGS

Berkshire Creative, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Office of Business Development, helps local business owners connect with resources that meet their specific business needs.

Click here to learn more or to schedule a meeting!

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TRICKS OF THE TRADE*

Eighteen part seminar series produced in collaboration with Berkshire Cultural Resource Center and Northern Berkshire Creative Arts, to keep our Creatives in the know

Click here to see the 2008-2009 Sessions!

*Independently governed initiative

ADVOCACY

Published: February 26, 2008Posted in: INITIATIVESTags:
ADVOCACY

MASSACHUSETTS CREATIVE ECONOMY COUNCIL (MCEC)

Berkshire Creative represents Berkshire County on the MCEC, which is tasked with the development of a statewide strategy for the enhancement, encouragement, and growth of the creative economy.

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LOCAL, STATE, AND REGIONAL CONNECTIONS

Berkshire Creative collaborates with government and non-government agencies to keep the Berkshires connected to state level resources and advocate for the support and growth of the creative economy.

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CREATIVE ECONOMY METRICS

Berkshire Creative is working in conjunction with other local, state, regional, and national efforts, to develop metrics quantify the creative economy’s impact and share in the larger workforce.