Soladay Olson | Connections for Creatives

Employers and Design Professionals: Industry Night for the University of Minnesota College of Design Senior Graphic Design Exhibition is Thursday, December 5 at 5-7 pm at Rapson Hall on the East Bank. Each semester, graduating students organize this exhibition to present their senior theses. This year’s exhibition, BEACONS, runs 12/2-12*. The displays and 12/5 reception are solely funded by the seniors. Through the links below, you can support the students by purchasing a custom Beacons shirt or sweatshirt. Or use the GoFundMe to donate. Your attendance at the exhibition and financial support are greatly appreciated! For shirts and sweatshirts: https://lnkd.in/gx_U2PPn For the GoFundMe: https://lnkd.in/gJimvBsM *Rapson Hall hours: Monday-Friday 7am-10pm, Saturday 7am-5pm, Sunday 12:45-5pm

Giving back is a core principle for Soladay Olson | Connections for Creatives. This involves consistent volunteerism and financial support of nonprofit and higher ed organizations. Find examples, in addition to these top 10, at https://soladayolson.com/. 100 Roses From Concrete AIGA Minnesota Art Buddies Dunwoody College of Technology Juxtaposition Arts Minneapolis College of Art and Design Minnesota State University, Mankato North Hennepin Community College The BrandLab University of Minnesota College of Design

As a new business owner in 2014, I could have felt lost and alone! But thanks to these VIPs, I'm celebrating 10 years of entrepreneurship… ? First 3 marketing clients: Sandy Wolfe Wood, Sherwin Schwartzrock, and Jay Miller ? Lead generation loyalists: Mike Voermans and Justin Dworak ? Top 10 talent recruitment clients: PLDG , madesmart? , Split Rock Studios - Exhibit Design / Build, MVP Marketing + Design, Ciceron, Hunt Adkins, Media Loft, Clockwork, and Minnesota State University, Mankato ? Longest (and most unexpected) contract arranger: Jason Schoch ? Referrers of business opportunities: Lars Leafblad, Andi Pepin, and so many others — you know who you are! ? Soladay Olson | Connections for Creatives brand team: brand ID, Bob Goebel; website, Kellie Schneider/Ryan Bridge, and printing, Bryan Franklin/Lindsey Jennings ? The Coven co-working community: founders Erinn Farrell, Liz Giel, Bethany Iverson, and Alex West Steinman ? Trusted advisors: tax accountant John Barta and lawyer Davis Senseman ? Hardware coach: Matt Lowe ? Devoted and successful PT talent search partner: Kristin Olson ? Encouraging spouse: Greg P. Olson Where would we be without collaborators to help us achieve our goals? For each of you, I am grateful!

It’s fascinating to look back at the activity your business has had in a decade! While these are approximations, they tell the story of Soladay Olson | Connections for Creatives' endeavors to provide inclusive career pathfinding since November 2014 [updated since first post]… 12,000 LinkedIn Connections Made 2,000 Professional Events Attended 1,000 Website Inquiries Received 400 Career Guidance Scholarships Provided 350 Paid Job Seeker Consultations 90 FT Talent Placements for 75 Employers 75 Interns Placed for North Hennepin Community College 45 Marketing & Lead Generation Clients 35 Mentees Engaged via 6 Mentor Programs 25 Design Job Search Presentations at 7 Colleges 8 Art Buddies Paired thru 6 Elementary Schools 6 Years as a Founding Member of The Coven 5 AIGA Minnesota Leadership or Committee Roles 4 Design Advisory Board Positions 3 Brand Identity Partners Sustained 1 Successful PT Talent Search Colleague 1 Encouraging Spouse Thank you to one and all who’ve made 10 successful years fly by!

Check out this incredible, unique program available to 40-somethings looking to shift your career path into — or within — advertising, marketing, and creative. We're also appealing to those who'd like to mentor industry peers. We've participated in this virtual program the past several years, and applaud 100 Roses From Concrete for the ingenious support it provides.

This is it, celebration week for Soladay Olson | Connections for Creatives' 10th anniversary in business! We are sponsoring drink tickets at AIGA Minnesota's Cocktails with Creatives on Thursday, 11/14 at 5-7 pm at La Do?a Cervecería. Arrive on the early side to grab one! Latino fare available for purchase. See parking map. Open to all; no need to RSVP!

One week from today, 11/15, AnnMarie Thomas will address the global theme "Thread" for CreativeMornings Minneapolis. Will you be at the Goldstein Museum Of Design from 8:30 to 10 am to make new creative acquaintances and be inspired by this educator, designer, engineer, and writer? And to wish our Minneapolis chapter a Happy 11th Birthday? RSVP beginning Monday, 11/14 here: https://lnkd.in/ggVu5E9Y

Good news! The BrandLab Olson Family Scholarship application has been extended to Friday, November 8. If you intend to further your education in advertising, marketing, or creative — beyond your Bachelor's degree or with portfolio school certification — this opportunity is for you! Apply today: https://lnkd.in/g45ESYsC

Meet Graphic and UX/UI Designer Ashley Adams. With a yearlong internship in her toolbox, she hopes to specialize in brand development and digital media design. What sets Ashley apart is her "commitment to creating visually compelling, cohesive brand stories that not only capture attention but also communicate each client’s unique voice and values." This approach has allowed her to "successfully design impactful campaigns and build lasting brand identities for a variety of clients, contributing to both their visibility and growth." Take a look and consider adding Ashley as a creative resource! P: https://lnkd.in/gtEtwaft LI: https://lnkd.in/gDER6nCq E: [email protected]

To keep spirts positive this week, here are numerous design and arts events for you to attend, thanks to the compilation by AIGA Minnesota. https://lnkd.in/gyb8265u Sign up to receive the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/gdpbs-jj