Wed, 8 Jan 2025 , 10:00am - 13:00pm   The Granary, Arts Centre Washington, Biddick Lane Washington NE38 8AB

Calling all start-ups and existing businesses operating within Sunderland’s Creative sector!

Join our Business Brunch on Wednesday, 8 January 2025 from 10.00am . This event is designed to bring Sunderland based creatives together as well as help grow and diversify their business activity. Click here to book your place.

At our Business Brunch, attendees will:

  • Discover the latest market trends, consumer buying behaviours, and funding opportunities through the power of market research – essential for local creatives!
  • Connect with other local creatives businesses, artists, and freelancers within the Sunderland’s creative community.

 

As the title suggests, a delicious brunch will be provided.

 

Programme of the event

– 10.00am – 10.30am – Arrival and registration

– 10.30am – 11.00am – Intro from BIPC North East and Washington Arts Centre

– 11.00am – 11.15am – North East BIC

– 11.15am – 11.30am – Ruth Hutchinson, Theatre Space North East

– 11.30am – 11.45am – Poppy Green, Women’s Community Boutique

– 11.45am – 12.15pm – Top Tips & Trends for Creatives by Library Enterprise & Outreach Officers, Hannah & Stephen

– 12.15pm- 12.30pm – Q& A

– 12.30pm – 1.00pm – Networking

 

Who should attend these sessions?

This event is open for all Sunderland businesses including pre starts, start-ups, freelancers, established businesses and sole traders operating in the creative sector which might include advertising, architecture, art and antiques, artisan food producers, crafts, designer makers, designer fashion, film, music, performing arts, photography, publishing, software and computer services and TV and radio.

This event is funded by Sunderland Council through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

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