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Looking Towards a New Year Tuesday, December 30, 2008
In 2009, CreateHere resolves to do more.
But as the little ditty goes, let not old (or is it “auld”?) acquaintances be forgot. 2008 was a year full of new friends and close neighbors, and it’s a year that will stay in our hearts and thoughts for a long time.
In these twelve months, we’ve met some of Chattanooga’s best and brightest. We hosted nine gallery shows in our studio space, and were privileged to witness the Southside’s creative abilities in the process. We celebrated the graduation of 86 current and aspiring entrepreneurs through our business-planning course, and stood back in awe while MakeWork recipients turned $150,000 worth of artist grants into priceless cultural assets. We see our neighbors succeeding, and they inspire us to work harder, everyday.
In 2009, we resolve to support Chattanooga’s entrepreneurs by expanding the scope of our economic initiatives: we’ll be hosting roundtable discussions for executives of mid-sized businesses, and offer saving incentive programs for creatives looking to invest in career-advancing assets. In addition, MakeWork 2009 will pump another $150,000 into the creative economy. Our studio space is expanding and evolving, and we’re proud to be witnessing the beginnings of a campaign that will give voice to all our hopes for this city.
We resolve to celebrate in 2009, to cheer even louder at the triumphs and achievements of Chattanooga’s citizens.
Happy New Year.
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