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The Insider: NxtUp Philly Launches

NxtUp Philly’s is a two-week open calendar of events celebrating Philadelphia’s creativity, commerce, and community. Running from October 5 to 16, 2009, NxtUp Philly will feature more than 150 creative events taking place throughout our region.

The open calendar will highlight innovation and new ideas and present discussions of art, design, film, business, architecture, fashion, food and much more. If you, your organization, or business has a program or event to share with Philadelphia’s creative community during the twelve-day showcase, we welcome you to post it on www.nxtupphilly.com.

Highlights include The Global Creative Economy Convergence Summit, DesignPhiladelphia, Ignite Philly and NxtUp Education. The events and programs being presented cover the entire spectrum of the region’s creative economy and will be held all over the region. NxtUp Philly provides a chance to make the market visible, see what others are doing, create new networks, develop new partnerships and see new ventures. Come see what’s NxtUp Philly!

Spotlight on the NxtUp Philly organizers

What do they have to say about NxtUp Philly?

Josette Bonafino, Executive Director, MYX: Multicultural Youth eXchange

MYX: Multicultural Youth eXchange is a Philadelphia-based nonprofit organization dedicated to helping youth explore cultural diversity and social issues relevant to all people. MYX uses the creative, collaborative nature of art to equip young people with the knowledge, skills and values necessary to be empathic, engage and socially responsibly citizens at home and around the world.

“NxtUp Philly is an amazing opportunity to show off what Philadelphians are capable of and motivate this city's youth to get involved, building their careers and lives here. A special education event created specifically for NxtUp is an excellent example of how passionate people mobilize when they understand the greater good.”

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Upcoming Events

Big Idea Blender, September 16, 2009

Phasion Phest, September 23, 2009

Inliquid’s 10th Anniversary Benefit, September 29, 2009

Creative Jobs. Creative Freelance. One Site.

Finding the perfect position isn't as hard as you think. Refine your search by using local niche job boards to find what is right for your career. Recent job and freelance opportunities on PhillyCreativeJobs.com are below.

Software Engineer
myYearbook.com
New Hope, PA

Senior Graphic Design Specialist
Philadelphia University
Philadelphia, PA

Fall/Winter Intern
Munroe Creative Partners
Philadelphia, PA

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