Author: Portfolio Creative

I think the idea of coworking spaces is really fascinating, it’s something that has been going on in larger cities for a while and is starting to gain real momentum in Columbus.

A location called Corkboard is being planned for a Spring 2009 opening. It will be a community-driven coworking space with space for 10-12 full time anchor members as well as options for part-time membership and corporate sponsorship as well. If you’re interested or just curious, they have a meeting about it at the space Tuesday January 13 at 6:30 pm. Check it out!

State Library of Ohio offers a wide variety of online courses, available with a free account through your local library or on the State Library of Ohio website.

Employment Assistance courses include Job Search and Success Skills, and Resume and Interviewing Skills. I’m always a fan of further education and training, especially when it’s free!

Renowned graphic designer, Armin Vit, will be the guest speaker at the January 15th CSCA meeting. To learn more about Armin, check out this interesting in-depth interview.

Mingle with the best creatives in the region, and learn from the best creatives in the world. It happens at every CSCA Meeting. Sip some wine, trade some business cards, learn something new. And feel more connected to your profession.

Please note the new location for this meeting:

January event will be held at Knowlton Hall, 275 West Woodruff Ave, on the campus of The Ohio State University.

Parking can be found south of Knowlton Hall in the Tuttle Park Place Parking Garage, 2050 Tuttle Park Place. Maps and directions can found on the CSCA site.

Excellent article from Oprah magazine, by financial guru Suze Orman, all about getting focused and getting your next position no matter where you’re coming from.

Key Points:

Tune up your skills (through your current employer or on your own)

Tune into old networks (you know waaay more people than you probably realize!)

Tune out the negativity (enough said)

Here’s to a great 2009!

Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. (Albert Einstein)

This is one of my favorite quotes because it is so simple yet so true. Easier to say than do, but try to stop occasionally and ask yourself if you’re making this mistake…in your job search, at your current position, in your relationship, with your kids, whatever is most relevant to your life. Recognizing that you’re doing it is definitely the hardest part, once you’ve taken notice you can consciously make an effort to do something different. I’m not a fan of New Year’s resolutions, so let’s just call this an Idea for the New Year. Here’s to a great 2009!

January 1st 2009 we’re launching a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time associates currently working on projects with Portfolio, including health, dental and vision care, 401K, holiday pay, PTO time and more. There were a lot more details and decisions involved than I ever could have imagined, but everyone at Portfolio is incredibly proud of what we were able to put together with the help of some very talented outside professionals.

A big deal? In this economy? Yeah, we think so too. We’re committed to providing our associates and clients with the best possible experience, and this is just one (albeit large) example of that commitment.

Renowned graphic designer, Armin Vit, will be the guest speaker at the January 15th CSCA meeting. To learn more about Armin, check out this interesting in-depth interview.

Mingle with the best creatives in the region, and learn from the best creatives in the world. It happens at every CSCA Meeting. Sip some wine, trade some business cards, learn something new. And feel more connected to your profession.

Everyone at Portfolio wishes you and your family a very happy holiday season!

Hearst Magazines is looking for “the next Star Photographer”, through the Hearst 8×10 Photography Biennial competition. They are searching for a fresh eye and dynamic work, and will reward eight new photographers with a catalogue and collective show at Hearst Tower, New York City. Application deadline is January 1, 2009; winners will be announced March 1, 2009.

Portfolio is once again delighted to help sponsor the Columbus ADDY Awards, the advertising industry’s largest and most representative competition to recognize and reward creative excellence in the art
of advertising. This year’s event will be held on February 26th, 2009 at the Columbus Renaissance Hotel. Tickets go on sale in January at adfedcolumbus.org. Come out and join us!

The Advertising Federation of Columbus was chartered in 1953 and is a local affiliate of the American Advertising Federation. AdFed Columbus works to enhance the professional development of members, while increasing recognition for the advertising industry and giving back to the local community. Please visit adfedcolumbus for more information.