Entrepreneurship Program from “Starving to Striving” for Artists Debuts in Delray Beach Florida

Delray Beach, FL, January 05, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Business training, coaching and funding for local artists comes to life in a program with a name evoking mixed reactions from the community. “From Starving to Striving, The Business Side of Art was designed to provoke,” said Annette Gray, owner of the Global Business Development Center (GBDC). “It is time to dispel the myth of the 'starving Artist' currently embraced by the community, educational institutions and willingly accepted by some artists.”

Rainbow Marketing, Inc./DBA GBDC and Florida Sunshine Pops Inc. an arts education 501(C) (3) announces it partnership by launching the “From Starving to Striving” Artist Entrepreneurship Program “THE BUSINESS SIDE OF ART!” “As owner of Sunset Entertainment Group for more than twenty years that fiscal management is the key to success for fundraising capital and securing donor funds essential to any arts organization. Passing on this knowledge and changing the image of artists is fundamental to growth especially in this economy,” said Dr. Joseph Ferrer.

This program is made possible with funding from the Love for One Another Foundation and Cousins Law Firm. The program’s foundation provides a platform where artists can learn, implement and replicate information garnered in the class room from an impressive list of guest speakers comprised of internationally successful artists and industry professionals from varied backgrounds.

“From Starving to Striving” Entrepreneurship Program for Artists is a focused curriculum designed to assist individual artists of all disciplines (visual, musicians, writers, media, theater, performing arts and culinary) in expanding their foundation, strengthening their business skills, both in/out of the classroom. A comprehensive supportive infrastructure assists both the experienced and inexperienced artist with the demands of business start-up models or business expansion challenges. The workshops teach artists to shatter the myth of the starving artist and excel at personal advancement in creating a thriving business.

The classes will be held on five consecutive Saturdays per quarter (4 times a year) from January 2012 to December 2012 at the Global Business Development Center. Registrants will receive in classroom and real world resources, as well as one-on-one executive coaching. Over the course of the year, 100 artists will participate in business workshops, given one-on-one coaching and compete to win over $8000 in grants. The workshops and business coaching sessions are free with a registration fee of $75.

About The Partners
The Florida Sunshine Pops Inc. is a not for profit 501(c) (3) organization, in partnership with Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton and the Eissey Campus Theatre in Palm Beach Gardens. The Florida Sunshine Pops Orchestra is committed to enrich and entertain audiences of all ages and musical tastes. The goal is to provide popular music highest quality attainable, in a format in which the collective efforts of professional musicians, guest artists and conductors complement their individual pursuits of excellence.

Rainbow Marketing Inc. DBA. Global Business Development Center is a one stop shop boutique firm specializing in services for public and private organizations, small businesses and entrepreneurs looking to establish grow or improve their profit margin. The organization is primarily dedicated to helping clients to explore: new markets start up and expansion opportunities by providing, planning, training, marketing and business development resources. www.globalbusinessdevelopmentcenter.com.

Cousins Law Firm, P.A
Located in West Palm Beach, Cousins Law Firm, P.A was founded by Patrick St. George Cousins, in 1994, after working for a large international law firm representing Fortune 100 corporations, automobile manufacturers, and the Federal Government. The Firm provides legal services in four main areas: Entertainment Law, Business and Personal Legal services, Lemon Law, and Personal Injury. The Firm’s goal is to provide full service and satisfaction to each client during every step of representation regardless of their area of need.

The program kicks off with a reception on January 11, 2012 6 pm at the corporate offices of the Global Business Development Center located at 14000 Military Trail Suite 112 Delray Beach Fl. 33484.

Please e-mail us at info@globalusinessdevelopmentcenter.com to obtain a program registration form or to RSVP to the program kick off reception.

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