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 memebership here.
Who We Are
The Creative Economy Association of the North Shore of Massachusetts is an association of creative and knowledge businesses and institutions in a region steeped in history, culture, the arts and international trade.
The Association supports economic growth in our industry cluster to grow the firms and their employment, and to promote business between creative economy members and the broader regional, national and global economy.
Our Purpose & Goals
1. Encourage new Creative Economy businesses to open on the North Shore
2. Attract and encourage public and private investors in Creative Economy companies.
3. Conduct research to define and measure Creative Economy in more depth
4. Encourage cooperative efforts among Creative Economy businesses
5. Provide educational and support programs directed to the needs of Creative Economy business
6. Educate the public and the business community about Creative Economy businesses
7. Provide a forum for those involved in or with Creative Economy businesses
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"When creative economy businesses get together, it's like watching zings of electricity across the room. They want to start doing business with each other,"
Christine Sullivan, Executive Director of the Enterprise Center at Salem State College and co-founder of the Creative Economy Association of the North Shore |
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