Conscious.Creative is a Center for Arts & Education. It will feature a Gallery and Arts Business Incubator designed to support established and aspiring artists as well as creative companies with growth potential. Conscious.Creative is devoted to community impact which is why we will provide a cultivating environment for growth, workshops and entrepreneurial support to promising artists, creative businesses and community beautification.

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Each tenant company has access to resources and support in developing their brand, business and creative goals. They will also have advocates that will help create and identify platforms and opportunities to exhibit their diverse talents.

 

Each business can tap into a network of resources, instrumental to their development including: legal, venture capital, governmental, licensing, grant funding, marketing, and e-commerce resources, etc. While waiting for space, start-up companies will be granted "Digital" status, that is, shared space with specified Incubator privileges. On average, the C2 Center will host approximately 10 companies and 6 Digital tenants.

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Arts

Exhibits

Events

Graphic Design

 

Programs

Creative

Community Beautification

Educational Development

Entrepreneurial Support

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Why is 629 W Rich St a favorable location for a business incubator?

Conscious.Creative’s prospective location is a total of 10,965 square-feet. The C2 Center would be at an optimum location in a budding area near downtown Columbus. Columbus School of Art and Design, The Wexner Center, COSI as well as various art and technology companies and centers are located with in a 3mile radius.

This facility has 2 floors that would be used for the following purposes:

First Floor: Gallery and Café

Second Floor: Conference Room, Production Studio and Food Preparation Area

 

 What is the application and selection process for Conscious.Creative?

The Center for Arts and Technology is an engine for economic growth in Columbus, creating new jobs, products and services. The prospective entrepreneur should contact the center manager to discuss his/her technology and business plan. In general, companies that exhibit the potential for high revenue and personnel growth are favored.

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At what point in an entrepreneurial start-up process should the applicant apply to the Incubator for rental space?

Start-up companies considered for long-term occupancy will be legally organized and generally show sufficient funds to support the efforts of the enterprise for at least one year. At the present time, we are seeking tenants. Entrepreneurs will need to apply for space in advance to as to ensure that sufficient funding levels will be achieved.

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What kind of workspace resources does Conscious.Creative provide?

Conscious.Creative will be designed to accommodate businesses in the art and technology fields that require distinct technological, visual design and art support needs. The building will be 100 percent wired with cabling, each company will have access to telephone, fax and data connections. On the first floor will be shared equipment and facilities such as: an electronic receptionist, technology and arts library, production studio, conference room, food preparation area and lounge area.

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At times of full occupancy, are there other avenues of help available to start-up entrepreneurs?

Conscious.Creative includes two types of tenants: those who occupy cubicles for a short term and/or "Digital" tenants. Digital tenants will have specified privileges such as access to the Incubator's business address, use of common facilities such as copier, fax, mail and package delivery, and resource/library with Internet-accessible computers. Digital tenants may also use the Incubator's conference rooms by appointment and have access to the mentoring/consulting/networking resources of the Center Manager.

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When are companies expected to transition out of “Digital status”?

Research shows that the first three years of any start-up are typically the most critical, most companies should plan to take advantage of the Conscious.Creative’s affordable rent, and business services. As the entrepreneur become self-sufficient, they will be offered long-term contracts and other start-ups will take their place. The entrepreneurs will be encouraged to continue drawing upon the mentoring, consulting and networking resources of the Incubator Manager and entrepreneurial community to impact the community.

 

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