The Mayor's Maker Council Presents, The Maker City. A monthly section in Blank Newspaper, written by The Maker City for the maker community of Knoxville. This month, we're proud to display our new mark, part of a generous brand package gifted by Designsensory to the City of Knoxville. We're sharing highlights from our 2017 Maker City Summit and giving you a preview of what we have in store for the future.
Visit this panel and more at The Maker City Summit, happening all-day at The Mill & Mine in Knoxville. Also joining Andrew on this panel are:
Before joining us for the Summit panel: Strategic and Sustainable Growth, moderated by Andrew Edens of Smokey Mountain Vintage Lumber, we caught up with Jesse to learn more about his personal journey with Blacksheep and how his business has grown successfully in spite of the challenges he faced.
If you haven't yet, grab your tickets for The Maker City Summit, happening at The Mill & Mine on September 19, 2017.
Joseph Nother | Designsensory/PopFizz presents
Your brand identity is what makes you more than a business in the mind of your customer. It forms a bond between what they believe and why you’re the right choice for them. Whether you find it a daunting task or an exciting adventure, going from “big idea” to tangible brand is a process, and JosephNother of Designsensory is here to guide you through it. He’ll be sharing of his 20+ years of experience as a design, business, and marketing practitioner, with best practices tailored to makers taking the leap into personal branding and entrepreneurship.
We caught up with Alyssa in preparation for her participation in the panel Ready, Set, Sell!, a 1:15 pm session moderated by David Harmon of Native Maps. We asked a few questions about her journey in creating Retropolitan and what it's like to be responsible not only for her own sales but providing an atmosphere of profitable sales for her vendors.
Ilana Preuss, Founder | Recast City LLC presents
Knoxville intends to be THE Maker City and Ilana Preuss, Founder of Recast City, will be leading the discussion on strategies to make that happen. Ever thought about taking your homemade products to the next level? Have questions about how your studio or workshop can grow in this evolving landscape of Knoxville?
Isabella Diaz, Shop Optimization Specialist | Etsy presents
Since its launch in 2005, Etsy has exploded to become one of the largest internet marketplaces for makers, curators, and resellers worldwide. Whether you’re an established Etsy shop-owner or a maker ready to take your goods global, the question remains: How can your shop stand out in the sea of over 1.5 million sellers?
Steph Crowder | Fizzle presents
A keynote presentation at The Maker City Summit 2017
The Maker City Summit is pleased to announce that one of our Keynote speakers will be Steph Crowder, the head of Member Success at Fizzle. Fizzle is a community of 2,000+ other small, independent entrepreneurs who are working hard to earn a living doing something they love.
Mark W. Schaefer | Schaefer Marketing Solutions presents
A keynote presentation at The Maker City Summit 2017
In this entertaining talk, globally-recognized author and consultant Mark Schaefer will take you through the four proven steps to differentiate your brand, rise above the noise, and create a lasting human connection with your customers.
