“Do not covet your ideas. Give away everything you know, and more will come back to you.” – Paul Arden (thanks to @swestbrook for the quote)
What?
The first in a series of conversations with the Portland creative community to help each other understand how we can be more inclusive, collaborative and effective. We have been inspired by Portland’s creative technology community (Legion of Tech and Silicon Florist to name a few) to help facilitate an environment where we share ideas and create a place that draws the best talent and the best clients to Portland to get the best creative work possible.
This is the first of many conversations. We don’t expect to solve the world’s problems, let alone ours, over one beer (or two, or three…). But if we’re going to start, it might as well be here and now.
Why?
Because there has to be a better way. There is so much creative talent here in Portland; let’s find a way to nurture and grow our community. More importantly, let’s find a way to make this a place where the best work gets done, made by the best people, and make our community a model for others. And let’s do it for free. There’s no reason you should need to pay membership dues or event fees in order to learn and share with your peers and friends in the community.
Who?
You. If you’re involved in design, technology, both, or neither, and you’re interested in the direction of Portland’s creative community, and you’re willing to participate in the conversation, you must be here.
Where and When?
Wednesday, July 9th 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Place: The Lucky Lab in NW, 1945 NW Quimby
Please RSVP to “summit <at> findsubstance.com” or join us on the Upcoming Event page or Facebook Event page so we have an idea of who’s coming.
If you can’t make it, don’t worry. This is just the first of many conversations. Just so you know…
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