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Welcome to Creative Kent
Welcome to Creative Kent. As you may know, Creative Kent has evolved from it's previous guise of Media Tree. Media Tree was a government-funded initiative, which suffered from funding cutbacks within local government. This created an opportunity to re-assess the offering for the creative and business sectors; the result of this is the creation of Creative Kent as a Community Interest Company. Our vision is "To be the first choice reference for creative learning and expertise in Kent for both suppliers and industry".
Our aim is to create an interactive and collaborative solution, where creative individuals and companies can work together, share good practice, profile skills within specific specialism's and attend training and events. All of this should enhance the likelihood of success when running a creative business and pitching for creative projects. Kent has a tremendous skill base within this sector and Creative Kent's role will be to raise the profile of this quality within Kent's business communities and beyond. This will in-turn enhance the skills retention within the county for students leaving education and looking for the right role for their creative aspirations.
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Have your say
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Sector Discussion Looks At The Creative Industry
The Kent Economic Board will be hosting a sector discussion, an event that is being welcomed by CreativeKent.
Entitled 'Creative, Media and Communications Business Growth Consultation', the event is being held at Maidstone Studios on the 29th February 2012. This will be your opportunity to indicate to KCC what you think they could do to help the creative industry
Hosted by the Kent Economic Board in conjunction with Kent County Council, the event is the fifth in a series of sector meetings. The evening will include a short address from Kent County Council followed by a series of short presentations, from respected experts in their fields.
A series of round table discussions will follow the presentations, covering areas including bidding outside Kent, skills retention, public sector bidding and sector communication.
For further information on the event, please visit: www.keb.eventbrite.co.uk
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Support of UCA Creative Challenge
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CreativeKent is pleased to be supporting this year's UCA Creative Challenge.
Organised by UCA (University for the Creative Arts) the Creative Challenge is a cutting edge, industry-led, educational programme that tests the applicability of UCA students' innovative ideas in the context of the triple bottom line agenda (which values profit, people and the planet equally). It gives the students exposure to real world demands, thus developing the skills and know-how needed to succeed in the workplace and be an asset to any company they work for.
As part of the programme, CreativeKent will be taking on a role as an Assessor, providing first hand assessment, feedback and advice to students on their submissions.
Use your experience and expertise to guide entrepreneurial students, and benefit from a dynamic and inspirational relationship with one of Europes' leading creative universities. For further information visit: - industry.creativechallenge.info. |
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Supporting The KEiBA Awards
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CreativeKent is pleased to be supporting this year's Kent Excellence in Business Awards – KEiBA.
Now in its fourth year, the awards scheme is staged and produced by Kent County Council and the KM Group to recognise and reward excellence in Kent's businesses. Whilst this year there is no 'best business from the creative industries' category, creative businesses are being encouraged to enter other categories including 'SME Business of the Year' and 'Entrepreneurs of the Year.'
For further information on the KEiBA awards please visit www.keiba.co.uk
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Creative Kent Supports KentChoices4U Live
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As part of its commitment to engaging with the county's youngsters, job seekers and education establishments, CreativeKent will be taking part in KentChoices4U Live.
KentChoices4U Live is an inspirational event designed to explore work and career opportunities to help those making decisions about their futures and those who are supporting them.
The event is being hosted by Kent County Council's 14-19 Innovation Team working with Kent Messenger and will include two days of careers information, advice and guidance. It is being held at The Kent County Showground in Detling, Kent, on March 14th and 15th 2012.
For more information on the event, visit: - www.kentonline.co.uk/events.
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New Website Coming Soon
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CreativeKent will soon have a new website. As part of the launch of the organisation a website is being created that will provide an interactive home for the county's creative industries.
As well as a directory of members, the new site will have the ability to showcase members' work. It will also provide up to date news and details of events across the county. The website will be supported with social media and members will be encouraged to engage and help raise the profile of Kent creative industries.
Later, we hope to bring you news of actual job opportunities……. What else?
So book-mark this URL, and keep up to speed with developments
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CiC Marks Official Formation Of Creative Kent
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The formation of CreativeKent has been officially announced following the establishment of the organisation as a CiC – Community Interest Company.
Being a CiC means we are a "Not for Profit" organisation with primarily social objectives. Monies/ revenue generated through membership and events are driven back into Creative Kent to enhance and improve the opportunities, collaboration, training and skill retention within the Creative sector in Kent.
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Creative Kent Members Welcome To Kaye Events
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Members of CreativeKent have been invited to two events being hosted by KAYE – The Kent Association of Young Entrepreneurs.
KAYE is hosting a speed networking event at the Spitfire at Kingshill on Tuesday 31st January and a roundtable at the Medway Innovation Centre on March 13th.
The events aim to bring young entrepreneurs from across the county together in an informal environment.
For more information on the events and to book a place, visit www.kaye.uk.com.
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