Business Speak: Can We Talk? Series

Business Speak-Can we talk? Trends in Business Support for the Arts
(July 18, 2013 at 3:00 PM EDT, 2:00 PM CDT, 1:00 PM MDT, 12:00 PM PDT)
Learn trends in business support for the arts from our newly released 2013 BCA Triennial Survey of Business Support for the Arts. This study explores how and why small, midsize and large businesses partner with the arts. Experts in corporate giving will discuss how these trends fit into the current landscape and how you can leverage this information.

Business Speak-Can we talk? Meet the Real Shakespeare of Litigation
(September 19, 2013 at 3:00 PM EDT, 2:00 PM CDT, 1:00 PM MDT, 12:00 PM PDT)
The real Shakespeares of Litigation, Coltranes of Chemistry and Picassos of Accounting will discuss how arts education, arts programs at the workplace and connections to arts organizations in their own communities have enhanced their work. Learn from business people in different industries about how partnerships with the arts makes business sense.

2013 BCA 10 Case Studies
(November 21, 2013 at 3:00 PM EST, 2:00 PM CST, 1:00 PM MST, 12:00 PM PST)
Each year the BCA 10 honors ten businesses that have been exceptional partners with the arts. These companies set the standard of excellence and serve as role models for other businesses to follow. Hear directly from 2013 honorees about why they partner with the arts and learn how to create successful partnerships with the businesses in your community.

Business Speak- Can We Talk? (February 21, 2013)
Partnering with the business community no longer means just asking for money. Learn how to effectively talk to business leaders, marketing departments, human resource personnel and other decision makers within the business environment about how to develop mutually beneficial projects.

Business Speak - Can we talk? Strategies on How to Build and Fund Successful Volunteer Programs (April 25, 2013)
Businesses often promote volunteerism as one of the key elements of employee engagement and arts organizations are looking for ways to increase involvement with skilled volunteers. Learn practical strategies on how to build and fund a successful volunteer program in your community.

Presented by: Eileen Cunnife, Director of Business Volunteers for the Arts and Business on Board, Arts & Business Council of Philadelphia (Moderator); Susan Myers, Associate Director, Business for Culture and the Arts; Megan Low, Director of Services, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston.