Center for Creative Entrepreneurship

Heading to sxsw? We have joined forces with Own.App to showcase members, friends, and partners at 2112 Creator House Wednesday, March 12th. You can find more info and a list of partner events throughout the week from Midwest House, Funded House, Iceland Airwaves, and Music Tectonics in this week's 2112 newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gZHRFH47

Energy filled the room at 2112 this past Thursday as we brought together Chicago’s innovation ecosystem to pitch their SXSW event to the South by Southwest-bound crowd. Our incredible panelists led a dynamic Q&A, offering insights and setting expectations for what’s ahead in Austin this March. The moment you step through the doors of 2112 Creative Industries Incubator, you can feel the energy—something special is always in motion. It’s Chicago at its best: a dynamic hub where creative entrepreneurs, come together to collaborate, innovate, and turn ideas into reality. Keep up with all-things Chicago at SXSW at Midwest House's page: https://lnkd.in/gwNqfWHw Thank you to everyone who grabbed the mic to make their pitch: Samir Mahafzah from Pie Laura Griffis from TriNet Ivonne Romo from The Auditorium Jeffery Beckham Jr from Chicago Scholars Eddy Mejia from Earnest Agriculture Joe Mullenbach from Fluid Reality And our amazing panelists: Ted Velie from Midwest House Scott Fetters, host at 2112 Creative Industries Incubator Mellini Monique from Vocal Culture Garden Nicole McCarthy, World Business Chicago And last but certainly not least thank you to Sugar Bliss, Taylor Mason, Catan Pisco and Inspiro Tequila, LLC for the amazing Chicago food and drink!

Job highlights this week, from Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Columbia College Chicago, Northwestern University, StackAdapt. Production Manager Harris Theater: https://lnkd.in/duP8cnpi Accompanist Columbia College Chicago: https://lnkd.in/dgPGhse4 Lighting & Sound Technician Northwestern University: https://lnkd.in/dRX2hzNB Manager - Creative Services StackAdapt: https://lnkd.in/dnrwsTqg

“Create like nobody is watching! Consistently, with joy and cost efficient. “ Says Calid Bowen, who gave us an accurate and expansive monetization strategy presentation In last week’s workshop, with specific examples from personal experience. Understanding the state of music business is crucial in order to be a good entrepreneur and administrator of your business. And we continue to make sense of it together! The South Loop edition was hosted by OAD Productions. Thank you to Liv Peterson for the partnership, and to Calid Bowen for being our mentor in this edition. The Music Bloom series is produced by CCE and is a monthly professional development session for entrepreneurs in music. The program travels to a different neighborhood each month and partners with local businesses and communities. This year's Music Bloom is supported by Navy Pier! Please stay tuned for the next program in your neighborhood, and let's grow together! Photo Credit Ana Everling

Did you know that the tickets bought in advance are cheaper? Tickets bought in advance help us tremendously with monitoring capacity and attendance. Tickets bought at the door will be $15. Get that cheap ticket for Saturday’s workshop with Calid Bowen on revenue streams for musicians, at Overflow Coffee . With host Liv Peterson and artist Jae Via. The Music Bloom is a professional development series produced by CCE and sponsored by Navy Pier Tickets: https://lnkd.in/g3HyDB4d

Meet our venue! Overflow Coffee is a space to prosper—to foster hope, creativity, and community. A space where belonging is felt from the first greeting to the last sip. Originally, the building was a landmark recording studio called Vee-Jay Studios which produced the likes of the Beatles, Little Richard, the Four Seasons and many other influential artists. Overflow understands the impact of Veejay studios and pays homage to its history on a new level. They take pride in their artistic roots and embrace them with open mics, after hour jazz nights, and galleries to promote up and coming Chicago artists. Join us at Overflow Coffee in South Loop, to learn, hear performances and network! The coffee bar will be open during the event, with freshly baked pastries, and hand-brewed coffees. The Music Bloom Series 2024 a music professional development series produced by CCE and supported by Navy Pier. $10 advance tickets, $15 at the door. Tickets: https://lnkd.in/gCSWVnAF #chicagomusicindustry #musicbusinesschicago #themusicbloomseries #cceglobalworkshops #musicbloom #musicbusinessprofessionals #southloopevents #oadproductions #ccelearn #cceworkshops #overflowcoffeechicago #veejayrecords

Meet our Artist! Jae Via is a neo-soul and R&B artist from the south suburbs of Chicago. She has been writing music since she was 10, now 23, and started releasing music in 2021. She has performed around the city and suburbs of Chicago throughout the last few years and prides herself in her songwriting. She grasps inspiration from artists like Jill Scott and Angie Stone, and strives to keep an original sound. Her music has a lot of emotion and people that listen to her music can feel that. Her guitarist, Manny, is also from the south suburbs. They have been performing together for the last two years. Join us at Overflow Coffee in South Loop, to learn, hear performances and network! The Music Bloom Series 2024 is produced by CCE and supported by Navy Pier $10 advance tickets, $15 at the door. Tickets: https://lnkd.in/g3HyDB4d #chicagomusicindustry #musicbusinesschicago #themusicbloomseries #cceglobalworkshops #musicbloom #musicbusinessprofessionals #southloopevents #oadproductions #ccelearn #cceworkshops

Can I quit my day job to be a musician? This is a questions we all had and some of us still do! The short answer is yes, you can! The musicians’ revenue sources will vary depending on the genre, but there are seveal income streams which overlap, including music sales, merchandising, and live performances. But it's surprising to see how accessible the opportunities to make money in music are, while also being incredibly complicated to navigate! Juggling multiple sources of income can be difficult, both logistically and mentally, bot you are not alone in this! This Saturday you have the opportunity to attend the workshop with our mentor Calid Bowen on Monetization Strategies, best practices and where to start. Ask your questions after, and participate in our networking part of the event! Saturday, November 16, Overflow Coffee $10 advance tickets, $15 at the door. Free for CCE Members. Tickets: https://lnkd.in/g3HyDB4d #chicagomusicindustry #musicbusinesschicago #themusicbloomseries #cceglobalworkshops #musicbloom #musicbusinessprofessionals #southloopevents #oadproductions #ccelearn #cceworkshops

Join the workshop! Monetization Strategies for Artists Workshop with Calid Bowen. There are more ways to make money in music than ever before, but it’s hard to know where to start. Creative entrepreneur and teaching artist Calid B shares some strategies that musicians are using to monetize their music. Calid Bowen is a Chicago based producer,emcee, DJ, and professor at Columbia College. Calid’s instructional areas are Business of Music, Applied Marketing for Music Business, Digital Marketing Strategies, and Entrepreneurship. Inspired by his upbringing as a first-generation African, he created a sound called Afrobang—a unique fusion of hip hop, trap beats, and African rhythms. Afrobang bridges the cultures of the African diaspora and Black America. Since 2016, Calid has built a global community through music releases, a weekly radio show, and merchandise that is shifting culture. Join us at Overflow Coffee in South Loop, to learn, hear performances and network, and prepare your questions for Calid! The Music Bloom Series 2024 is produced by CCE and supported by Navy Pier. Tickets: https://lnkd.in/gCSWVnAF

Meet our host! Liv Peterson is a creative, entrepreneur, and events producer. Her passion is to create artistic environments and experiences where artists feel known, valued, and loved. Liv is the events producer with Overflow After Dark (OAD Productions), at Overflow Coffee - home to the famous Vee Jay & Brunswick Record labels. Over the past several years Overflow After Dark Productions has put together countless community events paying homage and even highlighting and inviting back the artists to the space that came through the labels. Their space has become an all age inclusive safe space community hub for artists, creatives, music lovers, entrepreneurs etc. OAD is bridging the generational gap between emerging and seasoned artists and has worked hard to preserve the legacy and history that put Chicago soul on the map. Join us at Overflow Coffee in South Loop, to learn, hear performances and network! The Music Bloom Series 2024 is produced by CCE and supported by Navy Pier. Tickets: https://lnkd.in/gCSWVnAF