I sincerely hope this note finds you all happy and outside! It's kinda hard not to gloat now that we have finally gotten into full swing with our Sonoran Desert autumn and winter weather. So gorgeous!
I would like to express my thanks and appreciation as well with Thanksgiving just a couple days out. I am so grateful for all the community and creative energy we share in this Collective. It's been an amazing process to see the group start to grow and develop - we are still working on refining our style and personality and will continue with that as we move into the new year. The personal connections and professional camaraderie have been such a joy. And the involvement and support from members is priceless. Thank you everyone! XOXO
We've been holding our Meet-Ups for a while now and have some ideas in the works for the new year coming up. While it's pretty tough to meet everyone's needs all the time, we definitely strive to improve and grow to do the best job that we can. On a shoe-string budget.
I hope you'll take 2-minutes to respond to our survey, if you have not already done so. This survey will close on the 29th, so that we can compile the responses and incorporate into our plans.
Please take a moment and share your thoughts. And, Thank You!
We've been working on moving more of our content and **Member Services** over to our own URL @ www.az-artisanscollective.com.
Check out our new home and easier navigation....
Exciting things are going on in Tempe with some fellow artisans and we wanted to be part of supporting it all and help grow the Arizona Maker Community. There's a space with our name on it at the new Arizona Fashion Headquarters... join us at the GRAND OPENING event on December 10th!
Let's work on our big picture goals and plans for the upcoming year.
Join us @ Boulders on Broadway, in The Lounge.
Come early to grab a holiday beverage at the bar and maybe an appetizer for a snack and let's share some strategies for making 2017 an outstanding year. Meeting will start promptly @ 6:30 but you are welcome to stop by the venue and order anytime prior. :)
If you couldn't make it to our last Meet-Up in November, I've got an update for you here with links to the meeting content and materials. We talked about: The Art of Being Found: SEO Strategies. There's some great tips and clear steps you can take to help your customers find you.
Previous Events:
- Trunk-Shows & Pop-Ups. Best practices & collaboration ideas.
- Craft & Art Show Booth Design Tips and Best Practices
- Social Media: Without a Strategy, It's a Waste of Time
- The Art of Being Found in Cyber-Land: SEO Best Practices
- Maker Workshop - Innovations in Art: Color on Metal with R. Diegle
Did you know that AZ~AC Members have access to all our Meet-Up Content on our Member Services page? December Meet-Up:
Think Big: Business Goals Workshop for Makers
January Meet-Up:
Branding Workshop & Peer Critique
February Meet-Up:
Wholesale Tips & Best Practices with Cindy Dach
Do you have any ideas or suggestions for us? Please don't hesitate to send it my way - anything at all that's on your mind. Just send me a note to hello@az-artisanscollective.com and I promise I will read it and respond.
Enjoy time with your family and friends and all the little things that make life delicious!
