Creating value through cooperation in the creative industries is what the ECBN is all about. Since we kicked off the ECBN at the beginning of 2011, the network has made a great leap forward. Cities and policy makers can benefit from the European Creative Business Network, but the main focus is on the creative businesses. As ECBN members, companies can find workspaces, European-wide events and, most important, cooperation- and business opportunities.

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In 2011, with our events and Trade Missions in Bristol, Kosice & Amsterdam, we have firmly established the network in Europe. The major breakthrough is the launch of our online community. This virtual market place, designed and built by ECBN member OneClick from Slovakia, is filled with content from all over Europe. Creative residencies and agencies are active in our online community. And at the heart of the ECBN are the members that make the network work; the creative businesses. 

 

In 2012, online or offline, ECBN will keep working across Europe. Passionately crossing borders for trade and cooperation, we are opening up Europe to more creative businesses through the creation of our huge network. Your business, city or residency can join us, become part of the ECBN online community and explore new markets and collaborations. Come and meet us in 2012 at the Creative Trade Missions in Bilbao, Graz, Goteborg, Einhoven and Istanbul and benefit from the network and its business opportunities. 

 

We wish you a great holiday. Look out for the 2012 ECBN agenda, our plan for the New Year, published in January.

 

Creative Regards,

 

The ECBN BOARD

 

The European Creative Business Network

Connecting Creativity Throughout Europe

 

www.ecbnetwork.eu