Mission
1. Mission
Our mission is to be the best resource center for self-employed artists and entrepreneurs in the Chicagoland Area.
2. Vision
The Ecenter furthers economic development through:
- the creation of new businesses
- helping grow existing businesses in the creative industries
3. About the Ecenter
Our motto is to exceed expectations everyday.
Columbia College Chicago (“CCC”) Arts Entrepreneurship Center (“Ecenter”) enables individuals, who create art and/or are engaged in the business of the arts, to establish successful careers as arts entrepreneurs.
The Ecenter provides arts entrepreneurs with a unified approach to entrepreneurship and the business world. The Ecenter aims to educate and enable Columbia College Chicago students and alumni to create and manage new businesses in the arts.
In addition, we promote entrepreneurial careers and supports students and alumni make the transition into being self-employed a reality.
The Ecenter assists all Columbia College Chicago students and alumni
Ecenter facilitates outreach opportunities and business related counseling services. We offer business plan reviews, informational seminars, training sessions, and education programs for artists to encourage and support establishment of new businesses and foster growth of existing arts businesses.