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Portland is one of the cities often mentioned when people speak about the “Creative Class” and the “Creative Economy”. Many people work in creative jobs here and others move here for these types of careers and to live near other creative professionals.

On Wednesday, you can see four of the leaders in Portland’s creative community and learn how you can work and participate in these fields.

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From Vizwerks:
Vizwerks is taking part in a panel discussion called “Working in the Creative Economy” featuring Susan Hoffman (Executive Creative Director at Wieden+Kennedy), Steve Potestio (Managing Director at 52 Limited), Randy Higgins (Creative Director at Vizwerks) and Jolie Giese (General Manager at Nau).

The event was organized by University of Oregon – Portland Library and Learning Commons, Career Center and Portland Student Action Council as way of connecting establish creatives with up-and-coming talent. It’s the first official U of O event at the newly opened White Stag building.

Info from the official poster for the event (pictured):

“Yes, it’s a dismal economy, but it is also one that inspires creativity, ingenuity and innovation. It’s exactly the creative challenge we all look for – a genuine opportunity to make something from nothing. Optimism is just one ingredient for actually positioning yourself with work right now. Come and learn how the experts do it right. Q & A and mingling to follow.”

6 PM, White Stag Building
70 NW Couch Street.
Portland, Oregon
The event is free of charge.

Vizwerks blog: http://blog.vizwerks.com/