Broward County Announces Artist Business Plan Clinic and Workshop

Artists and creative entrepreneurs are invited to attend a Business Plan Clinic and Workshop on Saturday, June 24th from 9 AM - 2 PM at ArtServe, 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale.

The Business Plan Clinic, which is presented by Broward Cultural Division, the Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Fort Lauderdale and ArtServe, will guide participants through the process of producing a simple business plan, an essential tool for any artist. Participants will also learn how to effectively work with lenders to obtain financial support for their ventures, and network with alumni of the Artist as an Entrepreneur Institute.

The workshop will be facilitated by George Gadson and Rafael Cruz of the SBDC. Keith Costello, CEO with First Green Bank will lead the session on working with lenders. Johanne Pradel Wilson, Co-Founder of COOL Creative, will discuss Developing a Brand for Artists.

This event is open to all artists and creative entrepreneurs. Attendance at the workshop is also highly recommended for artists and alumni of the Artist as an Entrepreneur Institute. Seating is limited and RSVP is required.

About the Broward Cultural Division
Broward Cultural Division is a local arts agency, one of thousands across the U.S. providing financial, technical and marketing assistance to artists and arts organizations. Broward County has nearly 1.9 million residents, 15.4 million visitors, 10,000 artists, 6,291 arts-related businesses employing 23,498 people, 823 not-for-profit cultural organizations and 31 cities, some of which operate their own Arts Councils and public art programs. For more information about the Broward Cultural Division call 954-357-7457. Visit our website and follow @BrowardArts on Twitter and Facebook.

About the Florida Small Business Development Center
The Florida SBDC at UWF provides tools, training, and resources to help entrepreneurs in every stage of business and all industry sectors grow and succeed. As part of a statewide service network of more than 40 centers, the FSBDC at UWF is based in the UWF College of Business and maintains full-service offices in Pensacola and Fort Walton Beach, serving business communities in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton Counties.

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