topics & takeaways:

what you can expect

• Customized programming tailored to creative brand & business goals
  
• Workshops and engaging panels that provide actionable insights for implementing effective strategies.
• Mentorship sessions providing expert advice on business, brand and tech issues
  
• Networking opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals
  
• Swag Bag & Gifts from our Sponsors

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join us if you are:

who we are expecting

Are you a business owner, founder, content creator, or freelancer?

Or perhaps you have dreams of starting your own business someday?

Maybe you're a full-time employee seeking ideas and inspiration, or simply someone who craves connection, new ideas, and learning.

No matter where you are in your journey, we're here to provide you with the education, inspiration, and community you need. Join us for an exciting day of growth and success!

BREAK OUT MENTOR SESSIONS

The Whole(sale) Truth

The 7 Steps to Successfully Navigate from Retail to Wholesale Sales Including Strategies for: Marketing, Pricing Sheets, Pop Up and Booth Design, Sales Reps and more

Kim Bartolotta

Elevation by Kim

TIME TBD

CHECK IN, BREAKFAST AND WELCOME

8:00am - 9:00am

MORNING Q+A PANELS

MIXED MEDIA:

Content Strategies to Maximize your Media Presence and Elevate Your Brand's Reach.

Moderator: Nina Clarke

Panelists: Patricia Maristch, Laura Sabia, Carrie Waible, Sue De Chiara

9:00am - 9:45am

MORNING KEYNOTE with LYDIA FENET

10:00am - 10:45am

CAPITAL GAINS:

Strategies and advice to find the right funding for your type and stage of business

Moderator: Chris Gelnaw

Panelists: Samantha Cross, William Hayden, Christine Sullivan

11:00am - 11:45am

the Balancing Act:

The Art of Creating a Powerful Brand that Embraces Family, Authenticity, and Success

Moderator: Tyler Boe Drexler

Panelists: Eva Amurri, Cara Barrett, Stephanie Trotta

12:00pm - 12:45pm

Buffet Lunch will be served starting at Noon and run through 3rd panel and a break right after

AFTERNOON Q+A PANELS

TIPPING THE SCALES:

Creating and Managing Your Brand’s Long Term Growth

Moderator: Maureen Ahern

Panelists: Kaki McGrath, Lauren Stephens

1:30pm - 2:15pm

VISUAL ARTS:

How to use Creative Story Telling that Elevates Your Brand and Builds Customer Loyalty

Moderator: Andrea Werbel

Speakers: Claiborne Swanson Frank, Ashley McCormick, Meredith Hanson

2:30pm - 3:15pm

IT TAKES TWO:

How to Build Successful Creative Collaborations to Leverage Your Markets and Strengthen Brand Awareness

Moderator: Mackenzie Horan

Panelists: Jenn Stocker, Jennifer Lake

3:30pm -4:15pm

KEYNOTE CONVERSATION

Community Assets:

How Small Business can have Big Impacts

in their community and beyond

Moderator: Demetra Ganias

Panelists: Brooke Sheperd & Jon Winkle

Cocktail Toast to Close out the Afternoon

tickets

ELEVATE 23 | CREATIVE TICKET

• A 1-day pass to the ELEVATE | Creative Summit 2023 featuring panels, speakers, workshops, conversations, industry experts, mentors and friends to help you Energize, Excite and Engage your community to help ELEVATE your creative business to the next level.
  
• Panels, Workshops, Mentors & Keynotes: Each of our sessions feature expert tips and advice on how to Coordinate, Integrate and Communicate your brand’s message to your community and help build new partnerships and collaborations. See our schedule and list of speakers for more information.
  
• Personal 1:1 advisory session with financial, content, HR, and marketing professionals (FIRST COME FIRST SERVED!!!)
  

Also included:

• Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks and Beverages
  
• Gift bag filled with products from our sponsors and partners
• Access to our private APP where you can connect with attendees pre + post event
  
• COMPLIMENTARY HEADSHOT
  
• Happy Hour to network with peers and industry leaders, expand your network and make valuable connections
  

SPONSORS & PARTNERS