If you're having trouble reading this email, view the web version. | Visit us at www.innovationphiladelphia.com

The Insider: 'Independents Hall' Offers Creative Co-Working in Philadelphia

Entrepreneurs, freelancers and independent creative professionals no longer need to call their living rooms the office. With the co-working movement landing in Philadelphia, 'Independents Hall' offers creative workers a place to not only work, but more importantly share concepts and ideas with other people.

Independents Hall is a community of freelancers, independents, work-from-home people, who have an interest in getting out of their dull work day and participating in a community that's designed to support and encourage people who make a living doing what they love. Independents Hall provides communication tools and events (social and educational), as well as a physical space to work and collaborate.

Its August 2007 grand opening took to Old City, Philadelphia by storm. Located on the 2nd floor loft of 32 Strawberry Street, the space provides workspaces (desks, tables, chairs and couches); broadband internet (wired and wireless); a conference room with professional conference amenities (boardroom table/chairs, digital projector, whiteboard); secure equipment storage, a relaxing and stimulating environment to work; a support group of interesting, smart and talented people; infinite organic networking opportunities; and much more.

» Read the full story

Innovation Spotlight: Leading Creative Communication

Innovation Philadelphia spotlights regional creative industry entrepreneurs, young professionals making an impact on the Philadelphia region, or innovative initiatives that showcase the tremendous innovative and creative talent driving Philadelphia's economy.

November's Spotlight on Creativity is local entrepreneur Peter Madden. In 1999, Peter founded AgileCat, a branding, design and public relations agency based in Philadelphia. AgileCat provides clients with everything from branding/name changes and identity to brochure and website design to advertising and public relations. In 2006 Peter was named one of the "40 Under 40" most influential businesspeople in the Philadelphia Region. He was also named a Vanguard by Philadelphia Style in December of 2005.

» Read More

Philadelphia's Arts and Culture Economic Impact

The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance's recent report, Arts, Culture, & Economic Prosperity in Greater Philadelphia found that the cultural sector spends $1.3 Billion annually. That spending generates 40,000 regional jobs and returns $158 million in taxes to state and local communities. The report captures the economic activity generated by the region's nonprofit cultural sector. Read more of Peggy Amsterdam's report and post your comments on our blog.

» Comment now

Secrets of My Success Event

Innovation Philadelphia and UrbanPhilly.com Professional Network will host "Secrets of my Success" entrepreneurs panel and networking tomorrow, November 8, 2007 from 6-8 pm. Held at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Philadelphia, the event will feature Ephren Taylor, a 24 year old millionaire and one of the youngest CEOs of a publicly-traded company, and local African-American millionaires who have achieved extraordinary success in business and entrepreneurship: Reneé Amoore from The Amoore Group and Michael Pearson from Union Packaging.

» Register now

You are receiving this newsletter because you opted-in on our website or at one of our events. To ensure delivery of our emails, please add enews@innovationphiladelphia.com to your address book.