Upcoming events.
Developing a Pilot & Series with Max Timm
Join Max Timm, the ISA's Director of Education and Producer/Consultant, for a deep dive into every step needed to bring a Series concept to the page and beyond. He will discuss:
Conceptual brainstorming and testing
Pitch deck creation
Pilot structure
INDIESCUSSION: OPTIMIZING REVENUE THROUGH VIDEOS PRESENTED BY LYRICFIND
With the sheer volume of music being produced, artists are looking for ways to stand out among the endless waves of content. LyricFind's Roy Hennig, and Diarmuid Moloney, will discuss how the company is bridging this gap with Videos By LyricFind! Discover how this powerful solution allows artists to promote their music, engage with fans and reach wider audiences through stunning video content. Optimizing revenue through videos has never been easier and looked so good!
Access to Capital - SBA Loan Programs Overview
Join SBA representative, Bob Esquivel, to learn about the process and eligibility regarding applying for an SBA loan. Attendees will learn about the various SBA funding programs to help the future success of their businesses.
This session will provide an overview of SBA funding programs such as:
7(a) loans
504 Loans
Microloan Program
Community Advantage
How to use our Lender Match tool.
MMF-US Presents: Marketing to Superfans with Music Ally
Join us for the first webinar in an ongoing series with Music Ally on Thursday, May 30th at 1pm ET/10am PT. Music Ally is a trusted global insights company in the music industry, specializing in innovation. Their Sandbox reports provide in-depth analyses of music marketing trends.
In this session, Music Ally will discuss key takeaways and useful industry case studies from their recent Sandbox report on "Marketing to Superfans". Superfandom marks a resurgence in fan-club and street- team thinking: so how do you nurture superfans and help them become their favourite artist’s biggest cheerleader?
Join us for a webinar led by Marlen Hüllbrock, Head of Marketing & Audience at Music Ally. As a digital expert, she keeps abreast of trends and evolving strategies within music marketing and the wider industry. Her team creates resources and tools for artist teams to more effectively use digital strategies to their advantage and helps run artist marketing campaigns. She has trained a wide range of industry professionals on digital strategy including majors, indies, managers and music tech companies.
MMF-US Presents: Marketing to Superfans with Music Ally
Join us for the first webinar in an ongoing series with Music Ally on Thursday, May 30th at 1pm ET/10am PT. Music Ally is a trusted global insights company in the music industry, specializing in innovation. Their Sandbox reports provide in-depth analyses of music marketing trends.
In this session, Music Ally will discuss key takeaways and useful industry case studies from their recent Sandbox report on "Marketing to Superfans". Superfandom marks a resurgence in fan-club and street- team thinking: so how do you nurture superfans and help them become their favourite artist’s biggest cheerleader?
Join us for a webinar led by Marlen Hüllbrock, Head of Marketing & Audience at Music Ally. As a digital expert, she keeps abreast of trends and evolving strategies within music marketing and the wider industry. Her team creates resources and tools for artist teams to more effectively use digital strategies to their advantage and helps run artist marketing campaigns. She has trained a wide range of industry professionals on digital strategy including majors, indies, managers and music tech companies.
INDUSTRY INTERFACE Creator Tools and the Recording Industry
Innovation is simultaneously striking new musical instruments and how songs reach the market. In this summit, we bring together cutting edge, new form factor instruments and apps to explore what this convergence means for music making and the recording industry.
Guests and details coming soon!
ChiBizHub: Get Matched to Small Business Support
Presented by Katie Smith, Allies for Community Business, Manager of Business Connections
ChiBizHub’s mission is to help Chicago entrepreneurs grow and succeed by providing small businesses with free, easy access to the help you need, when you need it. ChiBizHub, operated by Allies for Community Business (A4CB), connects a network of almost 50 nonprofit service providers offering a wide variety of business-building services for small businesses. ChiBizHub matches these organizations to early, emerging, and established small businesses throughout the region who visit the site looking for help. Join ChiBizHub Manager and A4CB’s Manager of Business Connections, Katie Smith, to hear more about how you can get support via the ChiBizHub platform.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP THROUGH ACQUISITION (ETA) TRADITIONAL SEARCH WORKSHOP: FUNDRAISING & LOI
Join Trevor Lwin, MBA ’12 (Partner, Blue Frame Capital Partners) and Nathan Dey, MBA ’16 (Managing Partner, Northspring Partners) for part two of an ETA workshop on traditional search. This interactive workshop will cover fundraising for your search and getting to LOI.
Grow Your Business with e-Commerce
Expand Your Business Potential with E-Commerce Know-How In today’s business environment, it is necessary to have a good digital strategy and the necessary online skills to grow your business. Whether you are a business owner or a startup, participate in this virtual workshop to increase your knowledge of e-commerce strategies to help you grow by...
How to Write a One-Page Business Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide
In this webinar, you will learn how to write a one-page business plan for your business. We'll also discuss how writing a one-page business plan can help you organize your ideas and allow you to be focused and concise about your business goals.
Our expert presenter will show you each element of the one-page business plan, including identifying the problem your business solves, your value proposition, your target audience and much more.
You'll learn the following:
The benefits of a one-page business plan vs. other business plans
Practical tips on writing a one-page business plan
How a one-page business plan can eliminate distractions and help you focus
Live attendees will receive free business resources and a link to this webinar recording
THE 10 "CS" OF A STRONG BRAND
Join us for an invigorating session designed to empower your brand's journey to success!
In today's hyper-competitive landscape, a brand that stands out is a MUST! That's why we're thrilled to invite you to a dynamic event led by renowned brand messaging expert, Christopher Melotti.
Discover the top 10 brand strategies that drive smart businesses to success and unlock the key to differentiation in a crowded digital marketplace. Christopher (with all his passion and enthusiasm) will guide you through an exhilarating exploration of top-tier brands, revealing the secrets behind their resilience and impact.
INDIESCUSSION: DELIVERY AS A COMMODITY: WHY GETTING MUSIC TO DSPS SHOULDN’T BREAK THE BANK
Today, independent labels and artists are required to pay a premium to get their music uploaded to DSPs for their fans to hear. While that makes sense when distributors are providing additional services along with delivery, the time has come to recognize the act of simply sending music to DSPs as a commodity. By doing so, we free independent labels and artists to spend their money where it really matters: promoting that music so people actually listen to it. In this webinar, Edward Ginis, Co-Founder and Chief Client Officer at OpenPlay will share how OpenPlay is helping to make this a reality, all while providing a best-in-class content management system that keeps users organized and compliant with industry standards.
POLSKY EXCHANGE CAPITAL SERIES – MOMENTUS CAPITAL
Speaker: Yi Wei, Senior Director, Capital Deployment Initiatives, Momentus Capital.
Momentus Capital is a non-profit organization that builds inclusive and equitable communities by providing people access to the capital and opportunities they deserve.
This series features presentations by capital providers and information about how to access different forms of capital. Each investor or lender will speak on:
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The types of businesses they fund and the funding they make available,
What makes a successful ask for capital,
• Examples of success stories, and
• How to apply/pitch for funds.
Transform Your Dream Into a Real Start-Up
Make it stand out
Presented by Score Chicago Do you have what it takes to start and run a successful business? If so, do you know what the start-up journey is like? Or what initial steps you need to take? This webinar will help you assess your prospects, give you the initial direction you need, and inspire you to move forward to realize your dream. The webinar will also cover pricing, promotion, competition and marketing to give you a competitive edge.
License to Generate Is this music real?
Like it or not, AI is here to stay and it will continue to be harder and harder to know if what you are seeing and hearing is real, derivative, or fake. How will we be able to discern between a track or video that has AI influence and one that doesn’t? What does it look like for an artist and their team to closely track where their name, image, and likeness are being used?
Learn from the experts how new technologies are allowing artists to track their content and own their identity:
Charles Alexander, ViNIL
Amadea Choplin, Pex
Remington Scott, HYPERREAL
THE KIVA HOUR
What is Kiva? Is Kiva a capital option for me and my business? 0% interest and up to $15,000, Is it true? If you need answers to any of these questions this webinar is for you! As your Capital Access manager of the WBDC Hub, I am here to support you as an applicant and borrower.
We will discuss Kiva, how it works, application process, eligibility and much more!
Join us every month on the first Wednesday.
DIGITAL MARKETING INFO SESSION
About This Info Session
Are you curious about General Assembly’s upcoming Digital Marketing Short Course? Whether you’re looking to cross-over into a digital marketing focused role or level up in your existing role, join us and figure out if this course is a fit for you.
During the upcoming information session you will:
Meet the GA team and potential classmates
Get an overview of the curriculum and course objectives
Meet the instructor, hear about his/her professional experience
Hear from Digital Marketing alumni and have the chance to ask them questions about their experience
Discover the perks of being a student at GA
Raising Capital - Legal Considerations for Founders
Join MHub for this workshop with Cooley to learn about legal considerations across every stage of startup fundraising. This informational workshop will cover legal entity selection, early pitfalls for founders, types of financing, valuation, and other key topics to know as founders.
Data Accuracy and Why it Matters
Registering accurate and complete musical works data with The MLC is one of the most crucial things Members can do to ensure they get their mechanical royalties. In this webinar, you’ll hear from The MLC why it’s so important, and learn first-hand how resources like The MLC’s Data Quality Initiative (DQI) make it quick and easy to submit the most precise data to The MLC Portal.
Open Mic Fridays
Emerging artists are invited to showcase their talent for fans everywhere on our virtual stage. Participants receive performance coaching in advance as they get ready to shine and music industry professionals join the show to provide feedback to help artists hone their craft.
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Webinar: Building KOIA: How to Succeed and Avoid Operational Pitfalls
Maya French and Justin Baker co-founded Koia, the natural plant-based protein drink that’s been incredibly successful. Join me as they share how they helped build Koia to become a leading brand. They’ll be joined by Marco Matla for a look at how to build a successful brand while avoiding operational pitfalls that early stage brands often face.
CCE Coworking Day For Artists
Our next Coworking Day is on Monday, May 1st, from 10 AM-3 PM!
Come and work for the day at 2112, and join us for a lunch & learn with an industry expert. Details coming soon.
SAFE SPACES | LAUNCH EVENT
Women in Music is launching new initiative called Safe Spaces which is committed to fostering a culture of safety, empowerment, and healing within the music industry.
Mission: Our mission is to ensure that every person can work in the music industry without being subject to harassment, assault or abuse. We provide tools and guidelines for businesses in the industry to establish and sustain a safe work environment for employees. Likewise, we provide support and resources to individuals who have experienced harassment, assault, and trauma, assisting them in their path to recovery and justice.
How to Create a Government Marketing Strategy for Your Business
You’ll need a solid government contracting strategy and marketing plan to compete as a small business in the government marketplace. In this webinar, we will create and develop a government marketing and sales plan to outline the activities that you will conduct to meet your goals.
Accelerate Business Growth with the Help of AI
On top of all that small business owners and entrepreneurs balance daily, continuing to grow their businesses can be even harder when access to funding seems scarce and new fraud risks have emerged. Enter AI.
Visa has invited a roundtable of experts to explore how business owners can harness the power of AI to help not only protect against payment fraud but also help find new funding opportunities.
Cosponsorship Authorization # 24-1-C. SBA’s participation in this Cosponsored Activity is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any Cosponsor or other person or entity. All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.
Access Capital to Buy or Renovate Your Small Business Space
Presented by Kimberly Brisky, Managing Director of Communications & Engagement at SomerCor
The SBA 504 loan, Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) grant, and Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) grant, are targeted financing solutions for small businesses looking to make real estate purchases and/or permanent building improvements. This presentation will provide details on eligibility rules, benefits, application instructions, and client success stories on these impactful capital resources. SomerCor is a non-profit lender, certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA), and contracted by the City of Chicago to administer the SBIF and NOF programs.
In recognition of National Small Business Week
CCE Music Cohort Showcase
Join us for the grand finale of the Center for Creative Entrepreneurship's inaugural Music Cohort! We proudly present our talented artists:
Jesse Garcia
Harley Omega
Naomi G
Kathleen Lane
Raphael Olivier
Under the guidance of industry experts, these artists have been on a 3 month journey of growth and development through weekly workshops, online courses, and networking to help them gain valuable insights and skills in the music industry.
The night will feature great performances and fun networking with Chicago music industry professionals.
The Blueprint: Crafting a Winning Strategy for Retail Partnerships to Scale Your Brand
Presented by the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Chicago member Melinda Herron, CEO of 103 Collection
In today's competitive retail landscape, establishing fruitful partnerships is paramount for brand expansion and sustained growth. This engaging presentation will highlight the intricacies of creating a robust strategy to navigate retail partnerships successfully. From identifying the right partners to fostering collaborative relationships and scaling your brand, this session offers invaluable insights and actionable strategies for emerging and established brands alike. Join us as we unravel the secrets to forging impactful retail partnerships and unlocking the potential to elevate your brand to new heights.
ISA Roundtable: Gigs, Feedback, and Your Career
Join in on the discussion with the ISA Team as we discuss:
The state of the industry today
How to make yourself stand out from the pack
How do ISA Writing Gigs work and how to apply to them
The importance of feedback and how to successfully implement it into your script
Plus, connect with us and fellow writers and get your questions answered on the spot.
Roundtable Panelists:
Craig James (Founder, CEO)
Felicity Wren (VP of Development)
Max Timm (Director of Education)
Shayna Weber (Creative Executive)
Moderated by Scott Markus (Senior Content Manager)
INDIESCUSSION: CHOREOGRAPHED SPORTS AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Presented by ClicknClear: Choreographed Sports and Performing Arts: How to get paid in this untapped $2.4Bn performing arts opportunity.
Choreographed Sports and performing arts that use music as a part of their routine represent a huge new global opportunity for music licenses, but find it difficult to successfully interact with the music industry.
Speakers Chantal Epp (Founder & CEO) and David Walsh (Director) will explain the licensing issues faced by this market, the opportunities, and how music rightsholders can get access to an additional 10% of current annual worldwide music industry revenue through a tech-enabled channel.
Webinar – Amazon.com 201: Driving Sales and Growth
Are you already selling on Amazon but curious on how to grow your sales? This intermediate level webinar is designed to help you build an Amazon strategy, optimize how your brand shows up, and ultimately increase sales.
The session will be split in 3 parts:
Amazon Strategy
Amazon Optimization
Your Questions Answered
I invited Daniela Bolzmann, founder of Mindful Goods to join me as she’s an Amazon expert and knows the platform really well.
Sustaining and Empowering the Creative Community Through Copyright
Each year on April 26, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) organizes a global World IP Day (WIPD) celebration to help foster a greater understanding of Intellectual Property (IP) rights. For WIPD 2024, the Copyright Alliance, along with our Community Partners and Organizations, will host a panel via Zoom, titled Sustaining and Empowering the Creative Community Through Copyright. Our panel is in keeping with the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) 2024 theme, IP and the SDGs: Building Our Common Future with Innovation and Creativity. During the event, which will be held via Zoom on April 23 at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT, we will discuss how creators can meet their goals today while helping to ensure that tomorrow’s creative community is sustained through job growth, a strong creative economy, and continued growth of the arts, all of which are perpetuated through copyright protections. The event will be free and open to the public.
ACCESS TO CAPITAL DIRECT LENDING PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSION
Securing capital may be an important step in fueling your business’ growth. The Access to Capital team is holding an information session on the Direct Lending Program, an alternative capital option for good businesses and owners with less-than-perfect credit history. Join us for an informational webinar to learn more about the Direct Lending Program, borrower eligibility and other requirements. Register now!
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Membership 101: How to Join The MLC
So you’re ready to join The MLC. This webinar will walk you through the entire process step-by-step, showing you how to create both a user profile and a Member account and giving you a tour of The MLC Portal – where Members register, maintain and update all of their musical works data – to showcase its functionality and capabilities.
INVESTING ESSENTIALS: INTRO TO CORPORATE VENTURE CAPITAL
Join the Polsky Center and Career Services for a workshop featuring Polsky Investor-in-Residence Dipa Mehta, MBA ’12, Managing Partner, Cobalt Ventures. This workshop is an introduction to Corporate Venture Capital and explores the goals of CVC organizations, how to structure CVC organizations, how to measure success in CVC, and how to compare CVC to traditional VC. This is also a great opportunity to get your questions about CVC answered, so feel free to bring your questions.