Spark Events
Wednesday: June 23, 2021
SparkLink – Virtual Networking Event
Find a new client or a new collaborator! Join us for a very special new event specifically designed to connect buyers and providers of creative services.
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Wednesday: May 26, 2021
Power Lunch: Successful Partnerships
This month we’ll be talking about collaboration and successful partnerships.
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Tuesday: May 11, 2021
Spark Studio: Justin Kemerling
Join us for a conversation with Justin Kemerling, Omaha-based independent designer, activist, and collaborator.
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Wednesday: April 28, 2021
Power Lunch: Planning for Success Post-Pandemic
Join us as we discuss ways to navigate our business, and our clients, through another transition and plan for success.
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Wednesday: April 14, 2021
Gut Check Workshop
When talking to a potential new client, we frequently rely on intuition to decide whether to accept the project or not.
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Wednesday: March 24, 2021
Power Lunch: Inbound Marketing for Design Businesses
We’ll be discussing best practices and key tips for driving traffic to your website.
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Thursday: March 11, 2021
SEO for Designers
We’ve assembled a panel of experts in search engine optimization and search engine marketing techniques so you can learn how to integrate these services into your business.
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Wednesday: February 24, 2021
Power Lunch: Closing the Deal
We’ll be taking a look at the entire client relationship-building process from introductory email, to proposal and pitch, to signing on the dotted line.
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Tuesday: February 9, 2021
Winning Proposals for 2021
In this unique event, led by Executive Creative Director Justin Peters, we discuss what makes a winning proposal—especially with the proliferation of virtual meetings.
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Wednesday: January 27, 2021
Power Lunch: Digital Organization
We’ll be discussing best practices in project management apps, file organization tools, and workflow efficiency practices.
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Tuesday: January 19, 2021
Make Room for Expansion! Feng Shui and Organizational...
Learn how to start the new year with a more productive and creative environment.
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Tuesday: December 15, 2020
2020 Virtual Networking Extravaganza for Creative Industry
After a year like no other, join us for a holiday party like no other – combining the best of our annual networking parties with creative motivation and our first ever “design contest".
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Wednesday: November 25, 2020
Power Lunch: Elevator Pitches
Let's talk about applying techniques for how we describe our business in 30 seconds or less.
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Friday: November 20, 2020
Design Sprint Workshop with Jay Melone
In this workshop, learn the mindset and activities that help teams rapidly discover, prototype, and test exciting new ideas.
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Wednesday: October 28, 2020
Power Lunch: LinkedIn
Long derided as the uncool cousin of social media, LinkedIn has become the crucial professional network for many. Learn how your peers are using it!
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Tuesday: October 6, 2020
How to Win New Business by Playing to Your Strengths
Jody Sutter teaches us how to land on a new business strategy based on stuff you’re already good at.
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Wednesday: September 23, 2020
Power Lunch: Design for Non-Profits
In the midst of the pandemic and economic recession, non-profits have faced harsh challenges. Our design community can help by sharing our successes.
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Friday: September 11, 2020
Summer Friday at Socrates Sculpture Park (Outside)
Join us outside for a private tour of the exhibit 'Monuments Now'.
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Wednesday: August 26, 2020
Power Lunch: Online Portfolios
Potential clients will check out your website to see the quality of your work before they even contact you. What work do you show? Which platform will you use?
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Wednesday: July 29, 2020
Power Lunch: Social Media Promotion
Social media offers the opportunity to build an audience for your work without the need to hire a high-cost public relations consultant.
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