For creative professionals in the Denver area, Creative Connections is your networking alternative.

Our purpose? To foster working relationships among local creative pros.

Denver-area graphic designer Rob Nelson and multimedia consultant Steve Stone sought to develop a referral network of creatives that complemented their own areas of expertise. The result is Creative Connections, founded in the Denver Tech Center in February 2008.

Join us at the Koelbel Public Library at 5955 South Holly St., Centennial, Colorado, every Friday from 9-10:30 a.m. You’ll learn from in-the-know industry speakers, get the scoop on other local creative businesses and connect with other talented professionals with skills that complement your own.

No-pressure networking.
Creative Connections members play well together. So there are no rules limiting the number of graphic designers, writers, photographers—or lion tamers, for that matter—who can join.

No dues. No mandatory attendance. We’re not a leads group—although members do collaborate on a variety of creative projects.

Creative Connections’ only rule, really, is that you work as a creative professional or provide services to creative industries (no multi-level marketing businesses, please).

“I currently belong to quite a few groups to market my business and I was hesitant to join ‘one more.’ It is refreshing to go to a networking meeting that is not inundated with real estate agents, insurance agents and MLM companies.  Creative Connections is a great group of creative professionals who get together and teach one other about their field. In addition to educational opportunities, there is quite a bit of synergy. Since our professions are closely related, there are more opportunities for us to collaborate on projects. The atmosphere is laid back, but still remains professional.”
—Tracy Quintana, Photographer, TQ Photography

Come as you are, when you can. Network, learn, catch up on local news. Expand your creative network and develop relationships with other like-minded pros.

"This group is full of resources. My clients love the extra tips and services I can provide by teaming with the creative service providers and unique talents in this group. I enjoy meeting with my peers and keeping up-to-date on new technology, too."    
—Carol Wiley, graphic designer, WileyDesign : graphic design for business communications

Meet members specializing in:

• Graphic design
• Animation
• Photography
• Multimedia
• Archival restoration and preservation
• Web design
• Fine art
• Writing
• Printing
• Picture-framing
• Marketing
• Personal historical compilations

“I enjoy the relaxed feel, yet professional decorum in which the meeting is run. The people are friendly and there is a sincere desire to learn about each others businesses and be a support group for questions you have that week.”
—Nancy Bruscher, Personal Historian, Generations to Generations

At Creative Connections, we’re keeping networking simple. Please check out the links above for more information or contact us with any questions you have.

Add Creative Connections to your “must-do” list this Friday morning. You’ll be glad you did!