Past Spark Events
Wednesday: January 27, 2021
Power Lunch: Digital Organization
We’ll be discussing best practices in project management apps, file organization tools, and workflow efficiency practices.
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Tuesday: January 19, 2021
Make Room for Expansion! Feng Shui and Organizational...
Learn how to start the new year with a more productive and creative environment.
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Tuesday: December 15, 2020
2020 Virtual Networking Extravaganza for Creative Industry
After a year like no other, join us for a holiday party like no other – combining the best of our annual networking parties with creative motivation and our first ever “design contest".
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Wednesday: November 25, 2020
Power Lunch: Elevator Pitches
Let's talk about applying techniques for how we describe our business in 30 seconds or less.
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Friday: November 20, 2020
Design Sprint Workshop with Jay Melone
In this workshop, learn the mindset and activities that help teams rapidly discover, prototype, and test exciting new ideas.
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Wednesday: October 28, 2020
Power Lunch: LinkedIn
Long derided as the uncool cousin of social media, LinkedIn has become the crucial professional network for many. Learn how your peers are using it!
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Tuesday: October 6, 2020
How to Win New Business by Playing to Your Strengths
Jody Sutter teaches us how to land on a new business strategy based on stuff you’re already good at.
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Wednesday: September 23, 2020
Power Lunch: Design for Non-Profits
In the midst of the pandemic and economic recession, non-profits have faced harsh challenges. Our design community can help by sharing our successes.
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Friday: September 11, 2020
Summer Friday at Socrates Sculpture Park (Outside)
Join us outside for a private tour of the exhibit 'Monuments Now'.
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Wednesday: August 26, 2020
Power Lunch: Online Portfolios
Potential clients will check out your website to see the quality of your work before they even contact you. What work do you show? Which platform will you use?
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Wednesday: July 29, 2020
Power Lunch: Social Media Promotion
Social media offers the opportunity to build an audience for your work without the need to hire a high-cost public relations consultant.
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Wednesday: June 24, 2020
Power Lunch: Methods for Getting Paid
Join us for another exclusive members only online power lunch.
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Tuesday: June 16, 2020
Design Pricing Webinar
How does your pricing measure up against others? Estimate several sample projects and see what everyone else thinks it should cost! Our pricing events have been known to completely transform participant's businesses.
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Wednesday: May 27, 2020
Business Development Amid and Post COVID Pandemic
Join us for an exclusive members only online power lunch to discuss the current market for design.
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Thursday: April 23, 2020
Don’t Panic, Be Strategic: with Emily Cohen
Emily Cohen, business consultant to creative professionals, will be presenting her best practices to navigate these uncertain times.
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Tuesday: March 24, 2020
Expand Your Reach with Publicity in 2020
Step into your presence, create a story that inspires others, and spread your message in the media with Amanda Berlin
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Wednesday: February 26, 2020
Important Accounting and Insurance Topics for Designers and...
Join us as we welcome seasoned accounting and insurance veterans to discuss important tax and insurance topics for creative pros.
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Tuesday: February 4, 2020
Spark Studio: Katie Levy and Mike McVicar, founders of Gander
Join us for a conversation about the business practices behind their success and more.
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Tuesday: January 14, 2020
New Decade, New Terms: Legal Tips for Agency...
We start 2020 by having Jamie Lieberman from Hashtag Legal discussing the contract terms you need to have, and more!
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Tuesday: December 3, 2019
2019 Networking Extravaganza for Creative Industry
Spark Design Professionals and Graphic Artists Guild join forces for this year’s creative industry networking event!
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