Welcome to CEANS,

the Creative Economy Association of the North Shore in Massachusetts.

The North Shore is a rich blend of many innovative and creative individuals, organizations, and businesses contributing to the economic growth of the region and Massachusetts. CEANS membership is free to anyone interested in joining.  We offer programs and events for our members, as well as, act as an advisory and advocacy association.  Our priority is to promote an action plan while working with our government, educational, and business leaders to nurture & grow the creative economy.

What's new?


The Results! Creative Economy Research & Action Plan  

On April 15, 2008, ConsultEcon Inc. in association with Karl F Seidman Consulting Services presented the research key conclusions and identified the action plan to grow this sector as part of the region’s economic development plan. Click here for all documents and materials.

  

New Massachusetts Tax Credit law benefits local businesses


On February 28, Nick Paleologos, Executive Director, MASS Film Office  attended a CEANS event to share with us how the new tax credit laws can benefit locally based small independent & documentary film makers. A video of the discussion may be viewed here.

Free Membership                                                                                          

Effective January 2008, CEANS is now offering free membership.  CEANS has become an advocacy organization promoting creative economy economic development for the North Shore of Massachusetts.  We will continue to offer programs and events for our members.  Please sign up for your free membership here.

Did you miss the 2007 Annual Meeting?                                                                                   

Check out our podcast of Dan Hunter's thought provoking and entertaining comments about the Creative Economy in Massachusetts. It's one of the 4 economic engines Governor Patrick wants to grow!