What: A group for artists, writers or contract workers of any kind to meet once a week over lunch--eat and talk trash like the regular working stiffs. We will start with restaurants in Providence and possibly Pawtucket, but if there are enough members from other areas, traveling further afield is fine too. Wednesday is probably the most ideal day for me, but I am somewhat open to other possibilities. I use the term "freelancer" loosely. I do occasionally supplement my income with part-time in of …

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… The Internet means publishers should no longer be confined to the limits of in-office staff, nor should they be forced to burn fuel to put reporters on the ground around the world. Creative talent lives everywhere; it can and should work from wherever it lives. And any quality publisher should have access to it. Though we may live far apart, the web can bring freelancers together into a community whose value far exceeds the sum of its members. This is the freelance revolution. The Freelance W …

Freelancers work hard, and often they work alone. Freelancer Field Trips are an opportunity for NYC freelancers (and their friends) to get out of the house, office, library, or cafe and into a three-dimensional environment with other living, breathing people. It's an organized event that encourages seeing and doing things that are out of the ordinary, and that contribute to our appreciation of our city and each other. FFT's are a free service organized by Make Space to help build community, enco …

Launchpad Creative is a collaborative, creative, cultivating community of creatives! We're looking for people that want work in the creative field, i.e. graphic design, web development, social media, marketing, video production, writers, artists, entrepreneurs, small business owners, iphone developers, telecommuters, marketers, videographers, game developers, and more. Basically, if you work from home or a coffee shop, coworking is for you. Coworking is about working side by side with like min …

NOTE: AT SOME POINT WE'LL CLOSE THIS MEETUP GROUP. ALL EVENTS CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE. A NEW WAY TO WORK At the most basic level, we provide a shared, creative work environment for entrepreneurs, the creative class, microbusinesses and consultants. BE+COLLABORATIVE We're inspired by a growing worldwide movement in work collaboration called coworking, where people work in a shared space, alone and together. We have two spaces: Beacon and Uptown Kingston. B …

I feel passionate about advancing the interests of those who aspire to self employment, and doing what I can to empower them to get there. The purpose of the group is to inspire, facilitate and empower individuals with professional skills, expertise or creative talent to become self employed. Anyone who aspires to become self employed, and especially anyone who wishes to share their journey to self employment, is encouraged to join us to synergize our efforts together.

This is a weekly opportunity for entrepreneurs to come together in community to infuse their work with higher consciousness in a most practical, utterly non-religious, and surprisingly down-to-earth manner. Vision, drive, creativity, technology, and caffeine will get you very, very far; consciousness will get you all the way there. Learn to filter any and all of your entrepreneurial issues - I don't know where the funding will come from/Everyone thinks I'm nuts/I'm having trouble motivating …

The workplace is drastically changing. A December survey showed that a whopping 84% of people planned on leaving their job in 2012, up from 60% just two years ago. Some will look for more pay. Others will look for a better opportunity. But a growing number of passionate workers will strike out on their own, abandoning the safe corporate life to pursue a side project or dream that has been burning inside them. Are you working in a full-time job you hate? Do you have a great business idea inside t …

We are a group of fabulous, creative, entrepreneurial minded fashion, design, & art professionals that would like to make a business out of our creative talents. Together we can build on our passion for fashion a create a strong network! The fact is, most creative people want to make a living out of what they love to do, but find it difficult as they haven't learned the basics of business to survive! This forum invites people who are entrepreneurial-minded driven individuals (boutique owne …

HI! Do you work for yourself? Make your own hours? Spend all day in your jammies? Have attention span of a flea? Or maybe you are planning an entrepreneurial leap into your own business. Then Jersey Jelly is for you! Jellies are the newest trend for free-lancers & entrepreneurs who feel the need to look at another human once in awhile whether to network or to just chat with during breaks. Check out the Jelly Video on the right - just scroll down a bit! ---------> In this economy, more and more …

… We are creating a community of practice where people who want to learn more about writing can come and find out how exceptional writers create and maintain their effectiveness, professional writers can hone their craft and network, and amateur and aspiring writers can learn more about the discipline and joy of writing and get inspired to get and keep their enthusiasm, whether it's starting their own freelance writing practice, learning to write for life and business situations, or writing creati …

3rd Ward is a member-based art and design center with a large interdisciplinary art program. Build your own website, curate a gallery show, or grow your own food... 3rd Ward's classes focus on education in both the practical and absurd. We want to provide you with the tools, knowledge, and community to be the best artist, freelancer, designer, creative entrepreneur, hobbyist, or well-rounded person you can be.

You've always wanted to be in fashion, right? But, maybe you think you're too old now...or too young. Or, perhaps you need some encouragement about how to get started as a designer. Or, maybe you need to brush up your creative or technical skills. Well, get ready! We've got a wealth of information to pass around to help you: PREPARE TO START YOUR OWN FASHION BUSINESS PREPARE TO SWITCH CAREERS IN FASHION PREPARE FOR FASHION COLLEGE PREPARE F …

… Our Mission Statement Chic Studios NYC - Studio of Makeup Artistry is dedicated to providing our aspiring artists with the techniques and skills needed to succeed in the industry of makeup artistry, as well as creative, hands-on training, helpful career guidance and an extended invite into the Chic Studios Community. Values At Chic Studios NYC – Studio of Makeup Artistry "CHIC STUDIOS" we believe in makeup as a true art and an ultimate passion that is embedded in every artist, hidden …

We're supporting the growing movement towards workforce independence by making it fun and easy to find a place to work, meet and connect with other like-minded independents in your local community, and share resources and inspiration.