{"id":1693,"date":"2015-06-09T18:29:47","date_gmt":"2015-06-09T18:29:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/creative-arts-business-summit-2016\/"},"modified":"2016-04-05T12:39:10","modified_gmt":"2016-04-05T16:39:10","slug":"creative-arts-business-summit-2016","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/creative-arts-business-summit-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Creative Arts Business Summit 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Want to stay in the loop for CABS 2017?<\/h1>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Enter your information below and we&#8217;ll send you all the details!<\/h2>\n<form class=\"infusion-form\" accept-charset=\"UTF-8\" action=\"https:\/\/id168.infusionsoft.com\/app\/form\/process\/9b43001ee6676a79528dbe28b2c9cb30\" method=\"POST\"><input name=\"inf_form_name\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"Sign Up for Information\" \/><br \/>\n<input name=\"infusionsoft_version\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"1.52.0.53\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"infusion-field\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><label for=\"inf_field_FirstName\">First Name *<\/label><br \/>\n<input id=\"inf_field_FirstName\" class=\"infusion-field-input-container\" name=\"inf_field_FirstName\" type=\"text\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"infusion-field\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><label for=\"inf_field_Email\">Email *<\/label><br \/>\n<input id=\"inf_field_Email\" class=\"infusion-field-input-container\" name=\"inf_field_Email\" type=\"text\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"infusion-submit\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" \/><\/div>\n<\/form>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><script src=\"https:\/\/id168.infusionsoft.com\/app\/webTracking\/getTrackingCode?trackingId=a17ae6c246ae875eeb91f9d51bf31988\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>From the Studio of Morna McEver Golletz<\/strong><br \/>\nMaryland, USA<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Morna.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-211\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" title=\"Morna\" src=\"https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Morna-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Morna-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Morna.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a>Hello Creative Arts Entrepreneurs:<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve now hosted the Creative Arts Business Summit four\u00a0years in a row and have been overjoyed by the amazing feedback we&#8217;ve received. We anticipated these would be wonderful events and beneficial to those who attended, but we were truly overwhelmed by the sharing of the attendees and the benefits they experienced. Hosting them has been truly one of the highlights of my business life.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m the founder and CEO of the International Association of Creative Arts Professionals\u00a0where I have been helping women &#8211; and some cool men &#8211; create successful businesses from their passions in the creative arts for more than two decades. For several years I was asked about an annual membership event, a place where members and other creative entrepreneurs could gather, learn how to boost their businesses&#8217; profits and connect with like-minded creative people. We&#8217;ve now hosted\u00a0four annual events and are beginning to plan for the fifth\u00a0just weeks after the fourth\u00a0&#8211; mostly because attendees are asking to register <em>NOW<\/em> for next year so they can commit and get the dates on their calendars!<\/p>\n<p>The 2016 Creative Arts Business Summit will be designed to help you \u2014 the creative entrepreneur \u2014 build business skills. And, we all know that building business skills is just part of what leads to success. We&#8217;ll talk about creating systems for success. We&#8217;ll cover how to use technology and social media. Many of our members have told me \u2014 and I know first hand \u2014 that mindset is a huge part of the picture, so that will be included in our agenda. As with the past three\u00a0years, we will bring in outside speakers. And, because this is a member event, we&#8217;ll have several member-led panels, so we can all learn from each other. And we&#8217;ll have plenty of time for networking.<\/p>\n<p>Will you take the time to work\u00a0<em>on<\/em>\u00a0your business rather than\u00a0<em>in<\/em>\u00a0your business?<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m looking forward to your joining me and other like-minded creative entrepreneurs as we work to move your business forward at the 2016 Creative Arts Business Summit!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[divider_bar_wide]divider [\/divider_bar_wide]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>2016 Creative Arts Business Summit Sponsored by<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/3D_New_Checker_Logo_CMYK.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1192\" src=\"https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/3D_New_Checker_Logo_CMYK-300x92.jpg\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/TheGypsyQuilter_Purple_RGB-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/TheGypsyQuilter_Purple_RGB-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/TheGypsyQuilter_Purple_RGB-1024x1024.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 77px) 100vw, 77px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.palmerprinting.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1539\" src=\"https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Palmer-sponsor-300x105.png\" alt=\"Palmer sponsor\" width=\"137\" height=\"48\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Palmer-sponsor-300x105.png 300w, https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Palmer-sponsor.png 607w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 137px) 100vw, 137px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Interested in sponsoring this event?\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.professionalquilter.com\/generalpage.php?ID=66\" target=\"_blank\">Click here for details<\/a>.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">[divider_bar_wide]divider [\/divider_bar_wide]<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/creative-arts-business-summit\/the-basics\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-279\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-279 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/The-Basics.jpg\" alt=\"The Basics\" width=\"169\" height=\"55\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Event:<\/strong>\u00a0Creative Arts Business Summit<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>Washington, DC<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dates: <\/strong>March 31-April 2, 2016<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-style-span\"><strong>Hotel:<\/strong> Hilton Washington Dulles Airport. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-style-span\"><strong>Room Rates:<\/strong> $99 per night (<a href=\"https:\/\/resweb.passkey.com\/go\/cabs\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>click here to reserve this rate<\/strong> <\/a>while the rooms are available &#8211; we suggest you book now as the rooms will go fast).<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\"><em>2016 Event Agenda<\/em><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Agenda is subject to change. We will begin each day 8:30\/9:00 am and go until 8:30\/9:00 pm. We&#8217;ll have a mid-morning and mid-afternoon break. We&#8217;ll have a group lunch for continued networking. You&#8217;ll be on your own for dinner.<\/p>\n<p>Would you like to participate in sharing your social media expertise? (<a title=\"panels\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/generalpage.php?ID=69\"><strong>Click here<\/strong><\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day One<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[green_plus_2_list width=&#8221;100%&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What is Your Big Why?<\/li>\n<li>Identify Your\u00a0Ideal Customer<\/li>\n<li>Your Value\u00a0Proposition + Benefits<\/li>\n<li>Personal Branding<\/li>\n<li>Special Guest: Kathryn Goldman, Charm City Legal<\/li>\n<li>Develop Your Creative Arts Cash Map(tm)<\/li>\n<li>Pricing Strategies<\/li>\n<li>Creating a Marketing Plan: Your Website + Blog +Social Media<\/li>\n<li>Speed Learning\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0Social Media<\/li>\n<li>Marketing Makeovers (Evening Session)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/green_plus_2_list]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day Two<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[green_plus_2_list width=&#8221;100%&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Executing Your Personal\u00a0Marketing Plan &#8211; Strategic Planning + Goal Setting<\/li>\n<li>Special Guest Speaker<\/li>\n<li>Tracking + Achieving Your Big Goals<\/li>\n<li>Time Management &#8211; Managing Your Energy<\/li>\n<li>Speed Learning &#8211; Social Medis<\/li>\n<li>Inspirational Panel<\/li>\n<li>Moderated Networking Session (evening session)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/green_plus_2_list]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day Three<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[green_plus_2_list width=&#8221;100%&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reverse Engineer Your Year with Our Creative Arts Revenue Map(tm)<\/li>\n<li>Building Leverage to Expand Your Business: Teams + Technology<\/li>\n<li>Special Guest Speaker: Kelly Ann Richardson, Independent Shop Owner, Kelly Ann&#8217;s Quilting, Warrenton, Va.<\/li>\n<li>Developing Confidence<\/li>\n<li>Panel Discussion &#8211; Online Teaching Strategies<\/li>\n<li>Creating a Revenue Map for Your Business<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/green_plus_2_list]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/creative-arts-business-summit\/how-to-register\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-281\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-281 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/How-to-Register.jpg\" alt=\"How to Register\" width=\"251\" height=\"61\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Note: a $65 administrative fee is charged for any changes to a confirmed registration. Any registration fee refund must be requested in writing and received by February 29, 2016. After February 29, 2016, no refunds will be made. If you cannot attend, you can find a substitute.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/creative-arts-business-summit\/payment-options\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-288\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-288\" src=\"https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Payment-options.jpg\" alt=\"Payment options\" width=\"258\" height=\"67\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Full priced ticket<\/h1>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><del>$1297<\/del><\/h1>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">$897<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Please use the product code CABSDISCOUNT<\/p>\n<p>$1297 one payment or 3 payments of $450.00. (Payments run every 30 days.)<\/p>\n<p>You can also bring your business partner for $297.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Interested in a\u00a0scholarship to CABS. It covers all but $297. Details are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.professionalquilter.com\/generalpage.php?ID=97\" target=\"_blank\">here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[high_impact_btn_register_now link=&#8221;https:\/\/id168.infusionsoft.com\/app\/orderForms\/Creative-Arts-Business-Summit-2016-Registration&#8221; + target=&#8221;_blank&#8221;] [\/high_impact_btn_register_now]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/CABs2014-Wonder-banner.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-626\" src=\"https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/CABs2014-Wonder-banner-1024x307.png\" alt=\"CABs2014 Wonder banner\" width=\"737\" height=\"221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/CABs2014-Wonder-banner-1024x307.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/CABs2014-Wonder-banner-300x90.png 300w, https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/CABs2014-Wonder-banner.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 737px) 100vw, 737px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[features_box_grey width=&#8221;65%&#8221; + border=&#8221;2px&#8221;]<object width=\"560\" height=\"315\" classid=\"clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000\" codebase=\"http:\/\/download.macromedia.com\/pub\/shockwave\/cabs\/flash\/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0\"><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\" \/><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\" \/><param name=\"src\" value=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/v\/8g6tBMRs9Z0?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0\" \/><param name=\"allowfullscreen\" value=\"true\" \/><embed width=\"560\" height=\"315\" type=\"application\/x-shockwave-flash\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/v\/8g6tBMRs9Z0?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" \/><\/object>[\/features_box_grey]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[features_box_grey width=&#8221;65%&#8221; + border=&#8221;2px&#8221;]<object width=\"560\" height=\"315\" classid=\"clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000\" codebase=\"http:\/\/download.macromedia.com\/pub\/shockwave\/cabs\/flash\/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0\"><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\" \/><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\" \/><param name=\"src\" value=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/v\/2lSZtEjGUtk?hl=en_US&amp;version=3&amp;rel=0\" \/><param name=\"allowfullscreen\" value=\"true\" \/><embed width=\"560\" height=\"315\" type=\"application\/x-shockwave-flash\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/v\/2lSZtEjGUtk?hl=en_US&amp;version=3&amp;rel=0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" \/><\/object>[\/features_box_grey]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[features_box_grey width=&#8221;65%&#8221; + border=&#8221;2px&#8221;]<object width=\"560\" height=\"315\" classid=\"clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000\" codebase=\"http:\/\/download.macromedia.com\/pub\/shockwave\/cabs\/flash\/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0\"><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\" \/><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\" \/><param name=\"src\" value=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/v\/6LsVK7Ht2yk?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0\" \/><param name=\"allowfullscreen\" value=\"true\" \/><embed width=\"560\" height=\"315\" type=\"application\/x-shockwave-flash\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/v\/6LsVK7Ht2yk?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" \/><\/object>[\/features_box_grey]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[features_box_grey width=&#8221;65%&#8221; + border=&#8221;2px&#8221;]<object width=\"560\" height=\"315\" classid=\"clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000\" codebase=\"http:\/\/download.macromedia.com\/pub\/shockwave\/cabs\/flash\/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0\"><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\" \/><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\" \/><param name=\"src\" value=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/v\/Y3Jo3r0j44I?hl=en_US&amp;version=3&amp;rel=0\" \/><param name=\"allowfullscreen\" value=\"true\" \/><embed width=\"560\" height=\"315\" type=\"application\/x-shockwave-flash\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/v\/Y3Jo3r0j44I?hl=en_US&amp;version=3&amp;rel=0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" \/><\/object>[\/features_box_grey]<\/p>\n<p>[testimonial3 author=&#8221;Rhonda Pierce, euro-notions.com&#8221; + pic=&#8221;https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Rhonda-Pierce-headshot-cropped.png&#8221;]\u201cThank you for another fabulous Creative Arts Business Summit. This was my third CABS and along with my one year Mastermind group, [I] want to applaud you for creating such dynamic, safe and creative environments to focus on my brilliance. It\u2019s not always easy to step away from work, but the time and money is so well spent. Since attending CABS, seems each year my business focus becomes more acute and energetic.\u00a0 In fact, my professional accomplishments seem to be on an accelerated track that I fully credit to your events. Thank you for sharing your brilliance,\u00a0 your knowledge and enriching my professional confidence. \u201d[\/testimonial3]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[features_box_grey width=&#8221;65%&#8221; + border=&#8221;2px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8220;I joined CABS three years ago because I wanted to be part of a professional group of creative entrepreneurs.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1947 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/AnnaLeeWaite-150x150.png\" alt=\"AnnaLeeWaite\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>The connections along with the education I have gained through being part of the CABS group have helped me to lay outa very specific plan for my needlework design business which has set me on a path to greater success.\u00a0 Twelve months after joining joining CABS I made the commitment to be part of the Master Mind Group.\u00a0 Here I found that small group coaching and weekly accountability calls really raised my awareness of how to fine tune my business and marketing plan.\u00a0 Seeing other business owners in the group succeed and then learning in detail how they run their businesses has been a powerful tool to motivate me to improve my business.<\/p>\n<p>Building friendships with other creative business owners in the group has been very rewarding.<\/p>\n<p>-AnnaLee Waite, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.annaleedesigns.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">AnnaLee Waite Designs<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/features_box_grey]<\/p>\n<p>[testimonial3 author=&#8221;Kristine Poor, PoorHouseQuiltDesigns.com\u00a0&#8221; + pic=&#8221;https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Kristine-Poor.jpg&#8221;]\u201cI decided to attend the Creative Arts Business Summit because I wanted to focus on business growth for Poorhouse Quilt Designs, away from daily distractions. What I came away with, after attending the Summit was much more; I found clarity in my vision for my business, renewed enthusiasm for my business processes and a new view of my brand. All of the attendees shared experiences and knowledge and understanding that I couldn\u2019t have imagined, had I not been there to witness it! Morna and the guest speakers inspired us to move beyond today and see the next step. Marketing through social media has been a big \u201cblock\u201d for me personally; after discussing this topic, I am using new strategies to accomplish my goals that are \u201cdo-able\u201d for me, and I am seeing results! When I returned to my studio, I had a list of actionable items and I am moving forward every day. Just seeing this progress one month after the Summit is exciting! I will definitely return next year! Thanks, Morna!\u201d[\/testimonial3]<\/p>\n<p>[testimonial3 author=&#8221;Lisa White Reber, DippyDyes.com\u00a0&#8221; + pic=&#8221;https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Lisa-White-Reeber-cropped.png&#8221;]\u201cToday marks one week from my first day at the Creative business summit 2013. My husband commented &#8220;I&#8217;ve never seen your work so hard!&#8221; He doesn&#8217;t know that I&#8217;m working smarter, too! Now I have to improve how I work systematically \u2013 the days since I got home have been spent somewhat scattershot, as I move from one \u2018bright shiny object\u2019 to the next. I\u2019ve started Tweeting; uploaded a video to YouTube and opened my Etsy shop with eight hand-dyed, textured shibori scarves. I\u2019ve downloaded the newest shopping cart software and started adding inventory items to my website, and I\u2019ve got hubby set up with a free lecture and a Craftsy class on photographing my products. I\u2019m going to be keeping him busy too! Now I have to block out time to get back to my newsletter and blog, and then, following Morna\u2019s advice, set up scheduled posts putting that content out there through social media. Then I\u2019ll be back to the dyepots!\u201d[\/testimonial3]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[features_box_grey width=&#8221;65%&#8221; + border=&#8221;2px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-07-22-at-11.28.55-AM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1386 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-07-22-at-11.28.55-AM-150x150.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2014-07-22 at 11.28.55 AM\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>&#8220;I signed up with an open heart and an open mind, but was thinking \u2026 this better be darn good for the money I was laying out and a 4-day time commitment. The short answer is &#8216;it was!&#8217;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8220;Who would GREATLY benefit from attending? Any and all designers in the creative arts, shop owners, manufacturers would go home inspired and motivated. It is a jump start for new designers or anyone playing with idea of becoming a designer for profit. The long-standing established designers also benefit greatly. I love to learn and network. It was money and time well spent. I will attend next year. Thanks Morna.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>If you are thinking about attending, <a href=\"http:\/\/zebrapatterns.wordpress.com\/2014\/03\/30\/review-creative-arts-business-summit-retreat-in-dc\/\" target=\"_blank\">you can read my full blog post about it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>-Debra Gabel, ZebraPatterns.com[\/features_box_grey]<\/p>\n<p>[testimonial3 author=&#8221;Bruce Cleland\u00a0&#8221; + pic=&#8221;https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Bruce-Cleland.png&#8221;]\u201cI am more driven because of the Creative Arts Business Summit. It has put me back in the proper direction when I had lost my way. Use CABS to find your way when you don&#8217;t know where to go next.\u201d[\/testimonial3]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/JoanneHillestad.jpg\">[features_box_grey width=&#8221;65%&#8221; + border=&#8221;2px&#8221;]<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/JoanneHillestad.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1449\" src=\"https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/JoanneHillestad-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"JoanneHillestad\" width=\"161\" height=\"107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/JoanneHillestad-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/JoanneHillestad.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 161px) 100vw, 161px\" \/><\/a>\u201cCABS 2014 was business changing for me. I was prepping for my first booth at Market and feeling lost, confused, overwhelmed and starting to panic.<\/p>\n<p>The contacts and friends, yes friends, I made at CABS gave me a group of wonderful people to bounce my questions off of. The support each member gives back to the group is incredible. If you feel alone in the crazy world of textile arts&#8230; CABS will give you a sense of belonging.<\/p>\n<p>I learned a lot about what it means to work in this industry. I went to CABS not knowing what to expect. What I found was a group of talented people willing to help you out at every turn. I am already signed up for CABS 2015 and can&#8217;t wait to go!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Joanne Hillestad, <a href=\"www.thefatquartergypsy.com\" target=\"_blank\">The Fat Quarter Gypsy<\/a><br \/>\n[\/features_box_grey]<\/p>\n<p>[testimonial3 author=&#8221;Mary Jane Kermmoade&#8221; + pic=&#8221;https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Mary-Jane-Kermmoade-headshot2.jpg&#8221;]\u201cI didn&#8217;t think I could afford to come again next year; but after today, I know I can&#8217;t afford <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">not<\/span> to come.\u201d [\/testimonial3]<\/p>\n<p>[testimonial3 author=&#8221;Debbie Wendt, WendtQuilting.com\u00a0&#8221; + pic=&#8221;https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/wendt175.jpg&#8221;]\u201cWhen Morna first put the Creative Arts Business Summit together, I wanted to attend because I wanted to catch some of Morna\u2019s infectious energy.\u00a0Before the Summit, I wasn\u2019t quite sure which direction I wanted to go with my business. The sessions at the Summit helped to clarify for me as a business-woman where I am and how I want to move forward.\u00a0The event also helped me to realize how much I am a part of an incredibly talented and giving community of professional women who are willing to share and help each other with what we are doing in quilting.\u201d[\/testimonial3]<\/p>\n<p>[testimonial3 author=&#8221;Carolyn Goins, CPGDesigns.com\u00a0&#8221; + pic=&#8221;https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Goins_CarolynPortrait-1.jpg&#8221;]\u201cBefore coming to the Creative Arts Business Summit, I was at a crossroads in my business. I debated whether I would get anything out of the event. I knew the \u201cWHY\u201d of my business but I was beginning to fear that the \u201cWHY\u201d was only in my mind.\u00a0Throughout the three days, listening to Morna\u2019s value-filled sessions, learning the techniques and strategies she taught us, and masterminding with the other attendees, my energy for my business returned to me.\u00a0 I left with the renewed belief that what I provide is of value and the inner knowledge that I really do want to continue my work.\u00a0At the end of the second day, the pieces of information that had been swirling around in my brain began to come together. I feel now I have a real plan of action to take with me as I return home and move forward in my business.\u00a0Despite a dismal year last year I believe that my experiences over these three days have given me what I need to revitalize and revamp what I\u2019m doing this year and anticipate success.\u00a0This was far more productive and encouraging than I ever expected! I\u2019ll be back next year!\u201d[\/testimonial3]<\/p>\n<p>[testimonial3 author=&#8221;Karen Hingson\u00a0&amp; Quilt Elegance&#8221; + pic=&#8221;https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/KHingson041210-726.jpg&#8221;]\u201cI was a charter member of IAPQ and with each publication, I love what I read and learn. When Morna announced the Creative Arts Business Summit, I felt that is was a great next step for me. I brought my assistant with me to the Summit and we feel we\u2019ve had double the learning and double the fun! Thank you, Morna!\u201d[\/testimonial3]<\/p>\n<p>[testimonial3 author=&#8221;Christine Van Buskirk and Susan Emory &amp; SwirlyGirlsDesign.com&#8221; + pic=&#8221;https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Swirly-Girls-QA-JPEG.jpg&#8221;]\u201cWe had a great time at the Creative Arts Business Summit. It brought a lot into focus for us in our business and has refreshed our outlook. We feel we are going to be able to head home and refocus our energies on the creative aspects of our business.\u00a0We learned a lot and met a lot of great people to do some cross-promotions with. We\u2019re really excited to be coming back next year!\u201d[\/testimonial3]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/creative-arts-business-summit\/payment-options\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-288\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Payment-options.jpg\" alt=\"Payment options\" width=\"258\" height=\"67\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Full priced ticket<\/h1>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><del>$1297<\/del><\/h1>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">$897<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Please use the product code CABSDISCOUNT<\/p>\n<p>$1297 one payment or 3 payments of $450.00. (Payments run every 30 days.)<\/p>\n<p>You can also bring your business partner for $297.<\/p>\n<p>[high_impact_btn_register_now link=&#8221;https:\/\/id168.infusionsoft.com\/app\/orderForms\/Creative-Arts-Business-Summit-2016-Registration&#8221; + target=&#8221;_blank&#8221;] [\/high_impact_btn_register_now]<\/p>\n<p>[testimonial3 author=&#8221;Jerri McKee &amp;\u00a0Moonlight Design Quilts and Wearables, Inc.<\/p>\n<p>&#8221; + pic=&#8221;https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Jerri.jpg&#8221;]\u201cI came here thinking I was going to go in a direction with my business that seemed like the next step for me. I thought Morna would push me toward it, but instead, she guided me away from it. She helped me focus on the very successful business I have right now and on what I can do to make it bigger and better, rather than going in a new and different direction.\u00a0I would highly recommend attending the Creative Arts Business Summit. As a group, we worked great together. We helped people who were on the verge of not having a business anymore and we helped people that were very successful with their businesses already.\u00a0I\u2019m already signed up for next year!\u201d[\/testimonial3]<\/p>\n<p>[testimonial3 author=&#8221;Gail Dentler &amp; GailDentler.com&#8221; + pic=&#8221;https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Gail-Dentler-cropped.jpg&#8221;]\u201cThe Creative Arts Business Summit has given me focus and determination on accomplishing my goals and being able to exhibit in the marketplace.\u201d[\/testimonial3]<\/p>\n<h3>If you have questions about the upcoming Creative Arts Business Summit, please reach out to us <a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativeartsprofessional.com\/contact-iapq.php\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to stay in the loop for CABS 2017? 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