| Graphic Artists Guild
NY Chapter
The New York Chapter is the largest and oldest (inc. 1971) chapter
of the Graphic Artists Guild, a labor union of commercial artists and
related industries. Since 1967, the Guild's mission has been to raise
industry standards and help improve visual creators' professional careers.
Stroll through our site and see what we can offer you. Upcoming events
and news are listed below, and on the Calendar
page.
Upcoming Chapter Event
Navigating the Next 10 Years of Web Development Thursday, Jan 21st 2010 The last decade has been a turbulent and exciting time in web design and development as well as the evolution of the technology that supports all of it. From Content Management Systems to Search Engine Optimization to Social Networking. What will the next 10 years be like, what will sites be designed like and what can you do to be pro-active in creating sites that can change how a business or organization operates. Join Raj Moorjani, co-founder of an international web development firm Calpaq Interactive, to discuss the newest trends in web development. The last decade has been a turbulent and exciting time in web design and development as well as the evolution of the technology that supports all of it. From Content Management Systems to Search Engine Optimization to Social Networking. What will the next 10 years be like, what will sites be designed like and what can you do to be pro-active in creating sites that can change how a business or organization operates. Join Raj Moorjani, co-founder of an international web development firm Calpaq Interactive, to discuss the newest trends in web development. Register by phone 212.791.3400 x11 or click below for a printable registration form. Update on Health Care through USFSB
The United States Federation of Small Businesses (USFSB) has secured
coverage for sole proprietor membership with Atlantis Health Plan. That means freelancers (ie. businesses
with only one employee -- you!) are eligible.
If you are interested in this plan, contact USFSB's New York City office at 718-701-0087 for more information on the plan or Click here for more info. Member DiscountThe Joy of Code:
A 12-Week Online Course in Creating a Website.
Click here for more info, or
visit www.joyofcode.com
and mention "gag".
Getting ready for taxes? Susan Lee CPA to the artists, has a
new website at www.freelancetaxation.com. She has posted several
pages of valuable information on topics such as a list of deductible
expenses for artists, tracking your income, and financial disaster kits.
Heads Up Column Wants Your NewsHave you received an award, job, great contract,
etc. that you'd like to share with your fellow NY Chapter members? Any
other positive news you'd like to impart? The Heads Up! column of the
bi-monthly NY Chapter newsletter, The Update, wants to hear from you.
Limited to maximum of 100 words. Email your copy to us at: ny@gag.org. We'll let you know if
and when we plan to publish it, so you'll know to look for it. © 2000-9 Graphic Artists Guild, New York Chapter, all rights reserved.
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