From Darrell.Bulmer at maine.gov  Wed Sep  2 16:24:58 2009
From: Darrell.Bulmer at maine.gov (Bulmer, Darrell)
Date: Wed, 2 Sep 2009 16:24:58 -0400
Subject: [Creativeeconomy] Creative Economy Conference Prepares to Direct
	Maine's Economic Future
Message-ID: <199FFF7DB0D4724FA7630DEA667E838A05E62E01@SOM-TEAQASMAIL1.som.w2k.state.me.us>


Creative Economy Conference Prepares to Direct Maine's Economic Future 


 

The 2009 Juice Conference that takes place on November 13 and 14 in
Downtown Camden, will bring together over 500 of Maine's most creative
entrepreneurs, artists, innovators and statewide leaders at the
intersection of technology, tradition and design for the purpose of
charting the future of Maine's economy.

This conference, "Building Maine's Innovation Networks," asks
participants from across the state to come together to explore the power
of creativity and innovation in protecting Maine's quality of place
while transforming Maine's economy. Connecting our history with the
future, investing in technology and design, introducing young and
established leaders, fostering art and culture, and protecting and
promoting our natural resources; these are elements of the creative
economy and these are themes that will carry throughout the conference.

"Juice 2.0 - Building Maine's Innovation Networks" will connect leaders
of the creative economy which will help foster growth and prosperity,"
said Skip Bates, President of the Midcoast Magnet Board and VP of
Business Banking for Bangor Savings, which is the conference's lead
sponsor. "Our programs committee has woven together the arts,
technology, and entrepreneurship to present the interrelated tapestry
that is Maine's economy. Juice inspires innovation by bringing talented
people together from widely different backgrounds to build on Maine's
traditions. The conference is a forum for the exchange of ideas, the
sharing of success stories, and the development of strategies for
Maine's future." 

To allow attendees the chance to give their critically important insight
on the themes of the conference, over forty breakout sessions have been
created that will take place throughout downtown Camden over the two
days. The sessions were developed by a strong creative partnership that
includes Midcoast Magnet, The Maine Arts Commission, Realize! Maine,
Build Green Maine and the Maine Innovation Economy Advisory Board, as
well as collaboration by Waterfall Arts Conflux and MEBSR. There will
also be ample opportunity to socialize during various functions and
entertainment breaks.

Entertainment at the conference will include performances by world class
performers, such as The Liz Lerman Dance Exchange who will perform on
Saturday evening (tickets available through Bay Chamber Concerts) and
Aniruddha Knight who will be performing during the conference. Other
entertainment includes the ever popular Pecha Kucha on Friday night,
which will be followed by a party in downtown Camden.
Conference tickets cost $175 if purchased before October 15, and $225
thereafter. Special rates are available for volunteers, speakers and for
groups with 4 or more attendees. To find out more about what the
conference offers, and to register, set up a group rate, or for more
information on volunteering or the event in general go to:
www.juiceconference.org <http://www.juiceconference.org/>  or email
info at juiceconference.org.


To become a part of the Juice social network you can visit the recently
launched Juice blog <http://www.juiceconference.blogspot.com/>  that is
linked to the Juice Facebook and Juice Twitter accounts. 

 

 

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