Check Out This Summit Celebrating Creativity and Commerce in Milwaukee (and Other Resources!)

I live about halfway between Chicago and Milwaukee. Chicago usually gets all the top billing with regards to innovation.  I’ll admit it,  I love Milwaukee but I’m guilty of perpetuating that perception.

That changes today.

I came across this article over at BizTimes.com.  Creative Alliance Milwaukee is hosting a one day summit, bringing together creative people of all types, with the following goal:

Through a series of panels, breakout speeches, a trade show, a showcase of Milwaukee’s creative initiatives, live music, onsite artists and an exclusive Creative Salon session, the summit will illustrate how creativity is alive and well in Milwaukee.

I got excited just reading the press release.

Then, when digging into the Creative Alliance Website I came across an amazing resource: A report that highlights over 20 coworking/maker spaces in the Milwaukee area.  That’s 20!  Whether you’re talking innovation from the perspective of a tech business startup or from the perspective of an artist, there’s a collaborative space for you.  Check out the pdf report here.

This is an exciting movement and something that needs to be supported – not just by artists, but by the business community.  Creativity is a powerful asset and the contributions, and support, of creative people can only stimulate innovation and build the economy.

Check out the above websites and let me know what you think.  If you’re in the area, I’ll see you in Milwaukee on Sept. 21 for the Summit.

It’ll be well worth it!

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