Creative Networking Alliance at Under Minerva Gallery

WHY ATTEND?

The purpose of this event is to offer creative people (and the industries serving creatives) an environment where they can accomplish their networking goals, enjoy educational experiences, all the while having a great time!

EVENT FEATURES

• Four free beers!

(This is a 21+ age event)

• An iPhone app (http://blog.peoplehunt.me/peoplehunt-1-minute-demo-video-of-instant-mat) that will ensure you're connecting to the right people

• Three educational seminars focused on empowering creatives and entrepreneurs (see more below)

• A quiet downstairs area for a more intimate networking experience

And once everyone is done doing business we will party!

Announcing raffle-away prizes for free consultation!

At the door you'll see three buckets to place your business cards in. By placing your business card into one of the buckets you're entering a raffle for some very valuable free consultation. You may enter all three raffles.

Consultants offering their services:

Kenneth B Morrow, CPA of Bookkeeping USA (http://www.bookkeepingusa.com/)

QuickBooks Check-up & Fix-up:

• Analyze how your QuickBooks file was setup, ensuring it was done to your satisfaction

• Review your chart of accounts and make necessary modifications

• Discuss security issues and backup procedures, suggest areas for improvement

• Review account balances & perform reconciliations when necessary, make adjusting entries where necessary

• Make suggestions for ongoing procedures to ensure you're getting optimal use from QuickBooks software

In short, one lucky business owner receives QuickBooks help from a CPA and friend of The Creative Networking Alliance, Kenneth B Morrow.

EVENT AGENDA

7:00 - 8:00pm - check in/informal networking

Presentation Seminars

8:00 - 8:20 - Kate Rogers of Artisan Talent (http://www.artisantalent.com/)

Kate Rogers is a Senior Talent Representative, Identifying and sourcing creative talent including print and interactive Art Directors, Creative Directors, Production Artists, Programmers, Animators, Copywriters, Editors, Proofreaders, Producers, Project Managers, and others; Matching creative talent with freelance, contract and fulltime positions

8:20 - 8:40 - MaryAnn Reid, Books & Buzz (http://booksandbuzz.com/)

Maryann Reid is an award winning author, a Visibility Expert and Publishing Consultant at Books & Buzz. She works with creative entrepreneurs who struggle to get media attention. She will be presenting on how to get publishing opportunities without pushing too hard.

8:40 - 9:00 - David Siegel of Instinct Systems (http://www.jobbag.com/)

David Siegel is a software implementation and training specialist, helping creative businesses realize their true potential. He will be presenting methods for identifying profit leaks and ways to help businesses, freelancers and entrepreneurs to recover the value that they generate for their clients.

9:00 - 11:00pm - Outro networking/ DANCE PARTY!!!

Tickets at the door are $30.