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CREATIVE ECONOMY

Your first thought may think that a creative entrepreneur is someone who makes a living from their creative ventures, such as artists or photographers. Though they definitely fall into that category, they aren’t the only type of creative entrepreneurs.

 

A creative entrepreneur is someone who uses their creative or intellectual knowledge and skills to earn a living, usually in a business or as a freelancer. This differs from traditional entrepreneurship that has mainly focused on manufacturing and industrial products.

 

Over the years, we have worked and supported various types of creative entrepreneurs, from vocalists to hair stylists, from assisting in facilitating projects and events, to providing opportunities for funding and community exposure.

The Creative HUSTLE

8 week interactive cohort seminars taught by creative and business leaders with experience in both nonprofit and commercial environments to educate and encourage the participants on the path of business success.

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Program activities also include:

  • networking events involving RISE, our partners and program supporters, and potential investors to connect participants with key individuals, organizations, and resources within the community

  • connection with individualized coaching & consultation within supportive industries such as development/fundraising, marketing, business development, and financial planning

  • Startup funds & business checking account for each participant upon completion of program

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Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement Program

  • a one-year agreement where RISE Chattanooga provides nonprofit umbrella status to Chattanooga’s BIPOC creative community members and projects to access support through formal granting systems and private philanthropy.

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Community HUB Program

  • Creative coworking space initiative designed to a multipurpose. publicly accessible building that offers an array of programs and services focused on community development, arts & culture, and social justice.

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B.O.O.M. (Black & Brown Owned & Operated Market)

  • A shared brick and mortar retail space within the downtown historic MLK Blvd neighborhood, known as the Big Nine exclusively for the next level of creative entrepreneurs seeking supportive services to expand their community network, marketing and sales growth.

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