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Collective Entrepreneurship in the Arts 

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Are you an artist looking to start a business? This workshop, co-presented with ELAN’s Québec Relations project on December 8, 2022, explored key components of the entrepreneurial process as well as what it takes to create a new enterprise and the advantages of collective entrepreneurship. Rooted in creativity and innovation, the collective entrepreneurial model may

Making Your Grant Applications Count 

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Part art, part science, writing grant applications requires more than just filling out a form. Purpose, preparation, and a good understanding of what the funder wants are just some of the key elements that go into making a good grant application. Join Hugh Maynard from Qu’anglo Communications & Consulting as he shares his more than

Business Planning 101 

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Do you have a business idea but don’t know how to get it off the ground? This workshop will give participants a broad overview of all the core elements of a business plan (e.g., value proposition, marketing, operations, and financial planning). Participants will also be provided resources and tools to help with their own business