6:30 p.m.

Join us for the first in a series on design businesses and entrepreneurship. Designers will discuss their experiences with starting and growing a business in the current economy. Speakers will explore how these challenging times can provide an opportunity for growth.

**FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC**

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Promoting your design services in tough times
• Setting competitive prices that seal deals
• Building your client base & network effectively
• Managing cash flow issues
• Weighing the pros and cons of starting a business in today's economy

GUEST PANELISTS

REBECCA BRIAN

Graphic Designer, Tribecca Designs

JAMIE DRAKE

Interior Designer, Drake Design Associates,

Parsons Graduate, Architectural Design '78

SARAH MORGAN

Fashion Designer, eenamaria

MANUEL SAEZ

Product Designer, manuelsaez ltd

ROBYN SINGER-DROR

Interior Designer, Conceptual Interiors,

Parsons Graduate Interior Design '01

CAROL OVERBY, MODERATOR

Parsons Assistant Professor of Design + Management,

NY Designs Business Consultant

NETWORKING RECEPTION TO FOLLOW

Take the opportunity to network with the panelists and other design entrepreneurs over food, drinks, and a beautiful view of the city in NY Designs' lounge.

LOCATION

NY Designs

4550 30th Street, 7th Floor

Long Island City, Ny 11101

E,V,G and 7 subways stop at Courthouse Square; for complete directions go to http://www.nydesigns.org/directions.html

SPONSORS

Co-hosted by Parsons Alumni Association, Parsons Career Services & NY Designs. This event is the first in a partnership between Parsons & NY Designs, a non-profit organization that provides business support for design entrepreneurs. At NY Designs, designers can rent a studio, get business coaching & become part of a vibrant community of designers. To learn more visit www.nydesigns.org

Please RSVP by Monday, October 5, 2009 to rsvp@nydesigns.org

718-663-8404