Building Educational Tools for the Creative Industries

Center for Creative Entrepreneurship

who we are

A centralized educational hub for the creative economy.

what we do

Support entrepreneurship in the creative industries through educational resources, networking, programming and collaboration.

why we do it

The creative sector currently lacks formalized, comprehensive infrastructure that provides training, internships, apprenticeships, professional networking, and career and entrepreneurial education across industries.

Current Programming

  • Global Industry Spotlights Podcast

    -Weekly on Thursdays

    -Average 36-38 episodes a year

    -In-person and virtual

    -Connect with businesses, founders and organizations around the creative industries.

    -Curate a diverse group local, national and global guests

  • Signature Events

    -CCE Music Cohort

    -Coworking Day for Artists Monthly

    -TECHChicago DAY

    -The Music Bloom Series

    -Dell Pitch Event

    -Who's Who in Music Tech

    -Midwest Music Expo

    -SXSW

    -Chicago Podcast Day

    -Music Managers Forum

  • Club Creative Monthly Series

    -Monthly programming at different locations that includes an educational component, showcase/pitch/screen and networking component.

    -Goal is to share resources for creative industry professionals and connect the industry.

    -Average 10 Club Creatives a year.

What our community has to say

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What our community has to say 〰️

Chan Smith

"CCE’s Female Filmmaker Friday panel opened doors for me to direct my first commercial campaign. Not only did I direct my first commercial, I now have representation as a director with Tessa Films. I’m super grateful that Lisa Masseur took a chance on me as an upcoming director and introducing me to the ad world!"

Gold Point Studios

"They provided the Comcast Digital Studio for a shoot and connected us to mentors for marketing strategy and CPA help"

Brian Sykes (Diversify Scholar)

“CCE/2112 has been a great help in Insomniac Studio's endeavors to spread our music education throughout Chicago. They have helped us with funding opportunities and introduced us to professionals who have coached us in our mission to create more business savvy artists. Because of CCE we have obtained high quality partnerships and we are excited to move forward in the next stages of growth."

Greg Spero

"It's an honor to be a part of such a prestigious network of creative entrepreneurs and investors. I've already formed great relationships that will carry forward through the life of my company."