Exploring Small Business Design Projects

LISC- Milwaukee welcomes Helen Leung from LA-Más [https://www.mas.la/project-selection-small-business] to present the work that they are doing to engage small business owners in art and design projects. Their small business development program is focused on supporting immigrant-owned mom-and-pop businesses by providing technical assistance to improve their business operations and designing storefront make-overs that reflect the unique identify of each business, celebrate local culture, and create a sense of place. This interactive workshop is DESIGNED FOR ARTISTS, DESIGNERS, AND CREATIVES with an interest in working with small business owners. Helen will share examples of business outreach activities, and facilitate dialogue amongst attendees to learn from one another's experience.  Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn about LISC-Milwaukee's Brew City Match program, and how they can engage in working more closely with business owners along Historic King Drive, North Avenue/Fond du Lac, and the Cesar Chavez Drive Commercial Corridors.  Lunch will be provided.  _This workshop is a pre-symposium event for Creative EXPOnential [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creative-exponential-tickets-58945336087] [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creative-exponential-tickets-58945336087]hosted by Stillwaters Collective on Saturday, April 27th.  Hear from local and national practitioners on how to convert your creative thinking into project contracts and social change. Panel discussions, networking, how-to workshop, and creativity challenges with prizes throughout the day. _ _Photo Credit: Photographer Colin Weatherby, courtesy of LA-Más_