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Design Army = Inspiration!

March 19, 2010

CSCA had another great speaker last night, Jake Lefebure from Design Army. The work was conceptual, exciting and effective–they are a team that is clearly obsessed with the details. But beyond the incredible work there were a few things Jake said that really struck me. when looking for new talent to add to their team the most important thing is concepts and ideas–they can teach you how to execute everyone on their team has to be really strong with typography or illustration (although no one ever seems to be equally

Portfolio and Indie House to offer Web Design Workshop

March 15, 2010

Portfolio is sponsoring a workshop for print designers looking to expand their skills and learn the basics of web design. During this four week workshop at Indie House Collective, designers will learn the fundamentals of web design and build a unique portfolio website from scratch using CSS and XHTML. This workshop will familiarize designers with modern web terms and techniques. The first six people to sign up can take advantage of a 15% discount. Just enter code ‘portfoliois’ on the registration page.

Portfolio Creative Payroll Services Keep Clients in IRS Compliance

February 17, 2010

Press ReleaseFebruary 17, 2010 (Columbus, OH) – What’s better than finding the right freelancer for your project? There you are with a great fit, excellent skills, someone who comes in on time and takes direction well. All you do is cut them a check – no social security payments, no health insurance, no taxes, minimal fees. Everything works so perfectly that you wind up keeping that person for years. What’s wrong with this picture? A lot, according to the IRS. Companies can get into serious trouble by claiming workers as

Mikey Burton – On Creating the Your Own Opportunities

February 11, 2010

In January CSCA brought in Mikey Burton to speak, his presentation was fantastic. One thing that struck us was how, rather than waiting for someone to give him an opportunity, he really made a point to create the kind of work he wanted to do and find a way to get paid for it. Intrigued, we asked Mikey a few questions to dig a little deeper into this idea. Read on! Portfolio: From the very beginning of your career it seems that you’ve created your own opportunities, rather than waiting

How can awards help build your brand?

February 4, 2010

Meredith Liepelt, CEO and Creative Client Attention Strategist of Rich Life Marketing, recently asked Kristen Harris and Catherine Lang-Cline how they promote their business. Click here to read the full interview on how awards help build the Portfolio brand.

Portfolio teams up with TechColumbus

January 26, 2010

We recently joined TechColumbus, a Central Ohio organization that helps accelerate the growth of the innovation economy by providing vital resources and assistance to people and enterprises that depend on technology to achieve their business goals. We’re excited to partner with their latest membership opportunity, CareerTrack. CareerTrack will help professionals and college students develop skills, network with peers and promote themselves within TechColumbus’ business community. Individual membership benefits will include: resume posting, connections to HR and talent placement partners, access to member database, CareerTrack events and more. To learn more about

Wonderland Columbus

January 20, 2010

The former Wonder Bread factory will become Wonderland, a facility providing artists studios, coworking space, recording space, retail and more. Attend a pre-launch party at Junctionview Studios on January 29th at 6:30 to find out what’s planned and how you can get involved!

Couchfire Collective announces 2 open Calls for Entries

January 15, 2010

Columbus based The Couchfire Collective has 2 open calls for entries. FEAST- A unique way to fund creativity Monday, February 226:30pm – 9pm Haiku Poetic Food and Art800 N. High St. Columbus, OH 43206 In a year of decreasing arts funding, Couchfire Collective is borrowing an idea from some very friendly folks in NYC and having a dinner party which presents a grant award to an artist, performer, or person with a creative venture that they are having trouble funding. The event is intended to be a partnership between artists, a restauranteur,

Portfolio supports Mid-Ohio Foodbank’s fight against hunger

December 18, 2009

In honor of our talent & clients this holiday season, Portfolio made a donation to the Mid-Ohio Foodbank’s ‘Campaign to Sustain’. Earlier this week we toured their amazing new facility and learned how the Foodbank helps so many central Ohio soup kitchens, shelters, after school programs and senior housing sites. We also learned it couldn’t be done without the generous time and energy of volunteers! The Mid-Ohio Foodbank partners with over 500 agencies in 20 counties. They receive 150,000 food requests each month and provide 43,000 meals each day. 38%

Call for Entries: Communication Arts Illustration Competition

December 14, 2009

Have an amazing illustration that was produced or first printed within the past 12 months? Why not enter the most coveted and prestigious competition in the industry? Communication Arts 51st Illustration Competition is under way now through January 8, 2010. Guidelines and Submission forms are on the commarts website.

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