Artist as an Entrepreneur Institute's Micro Credit and Business Plan Clinic on December 6, 2008
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11/25/2008 10:08:08 AM
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Artist as an Entrepreneur Institute’s Artist Micro Credit and Business Plan Clinic Final workshop, in 4 full-day sessions, to be held on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at ArtServe, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
BROWARD COUNTY, FL – Broward Cultural Division will hold an Artist Micro Credit and Business Plan Clinic during the 2008 Artist as an Entrepreneur Institute (AEI), on December 6, 2008 (9:00 am – 2:00 pm). This is the concluding workshop in the Institute’s course of study for artists. All AEI alumni and area artists are invited to attend this clinic and workshop which will be beneficial to all eligible artists.
The AEI is an artist-focused course of study designed to assist artists of all disciplines, by cultivating and advancing their business skills. The Business Plan Clinic guides participants through preparation of a simple business plan, an essential tool for any artist. In addition, they learn how to effectively work with lenders to obtain financial support through the Artist Micro Credit Program. The workshop will be facilitated by Rafael Cruz with the Small Business Development Center/Florida Atlantic University and Cheryl Cook with the South Florida Regional Planning Council. Participants will also have the opportunity to network with past alumni of the AEI Institute and other Micro Credit Program recipients.
The Artist Micro Credit Program is a community-based, revolving loan program created to respond to a broad range of artists’ needs, i.e. purchasing equipment, completing a project, or taking advantage of an opportunity. Loan applicants are reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received. Designed to assist Broward-based practicing, professionals, and emerging artists (of all disciplines) to advance their work and careers, these loans may help with projects that are not capable of being funded from other conventional sources. On a funds-available basis, the program can provide up to a maximum of $5,000.
Attendance at this workshop is highly recommended for Broward-based artists and alumni of the Artists as an Entrepreneur Institute. There is no fee for this workshop. Interested persons may register online at www.broward.org/arts and click on “Workshops.” For additional information, contact James Shermer, grants administrator, Broward Cultural Division at 954-357-7502, E-mail: jshermer@broward.org. |
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