PROJECT ITINERARIES

Advertising is not optional but mandatory to launch independent brands so development of a facility of computers, software, and printers accessible to members is critical for success. Here's short list of benefits associated with graphic design
1. Enhance sales
2. Establish company name
3. Build trusted name in community
4. Convey brand message
5. Unite staffing or employee imagery
6. Encourage professionalism
7. Persuasive power
8. Eye catching consumer marketability

Artists United is unapologetically in support of people indigenous to the continent of Africa. In honor of the ancestors sold, enslaved and shipped to every continent on earth during the transatlantic slave trade (aka the diaspora) we want to celebrate the foods of the various sub-cultures created in a single restaurant. The restaurant would include culinary masterpieces from Africa, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Haiti, Brazil & the USA (southern states). Additional cuisines may be included as later menu items. We ask our culinary geniuses to help generate culturally diverse meals filled with soul.

What would be the creative community be without the world of music [rhetorical]? To aid our members who inspire us through rhythm and song it only seems fitting for the organization to establish its very own inhouse recording studio. Recording studios are also intrical in worlds of film/TV and radio for purposes of advertising. We venture to setup a state of the art recording studio to satisfy all of our members audio needs regardless of their individual professions

This bar and lounge is a business model tailored for the local business, professional and creative community's to network, hold conferences or meet with clientele while enjoying good food and beverages. The atmosphere would have a primarily location dedicated for food and a separate area for personal meeting and eating arrangements allowing them to order food as well. This business would serve both general walk-in customers and clients with membership to the Entrepreneur. Members to The Entrepreneur which show proof of a business license a professional license or some form of identification proving entrepreneurship. This membership would make them eligible for certain discounts at the bar and lounge and also give them certain accesses that walk-in customers don't have. This is yet another opportunity for our members in the culinary arts to showcase their delicious recipes.

Merchandise is not only a great way to create an additional income source but it's also a great way to spread the message of whatever product or service you're trying to promote. Whether your need is unifying your staffing work attire, showing solidarity amongst your street team or adding to your fiscal bottom line merchandising only helps your brand reach a broader audience. For our members who are fashion forward here's a great opportunity to start new trends.

The OnRadar Broadcasting center is news platform intended to create a dialogue between the members of Artists United and the communities we serve. Everything from podcasts, live interviews, member- based events, organizational events, release dates of products and services made available by our members will be broadcast on this set. To be successful you've got to be on somebody's radar and the best way is to keep an ongoing conversation with the public. This platform is highly important for those in the mass communications professions.

Many of us spend a lot of time on the go and this presents a great opportunity to further advertise your business. Many businesses see a 25% boost in sales after implementing fleet vehicle ads to their marketing budgets. A moving billboard pays for itself as it drives attention by casual onlookers at no additional cost beyond the initial investment. Graphic designers members are encouraged to partake in this lucrative endeavor.

For our biggest show events, networking engagements and company based conferences we propose building the Artists United Cultural Center. Ideally the format of the seating layout could be rearranged to fit whatever event we've scheduled for our guest to enjoy comfortably. This platform would become a great place for fashion, music, speaking engagements, plays, stand up comedy and so much more. Another great benefit would be our members ability to make money from ticket sales. Rental space can be very expensive when trying to host your own event but with membership this expense can be greatly reduced.

It goes without saying that professional photography and videography is important in capturing special moments. No matter what your creative passion it's inevitable that you will at some point need the resources to make sure that your brands image is captured, edited and formatted correctly before sharing it with the general public. A professional photography and videography Studio equipped with the right tools, equipment, and software is crucial to to the success of all creators

The I.M.K storefront is a fashion, music, art & edification retail store that will celebrate independent artistry year round, the first of its kind. Designed with the purpose to serve independent artists of various art forms the storefront has a twofold functionality both as a storefront and live performance venue for showcasing uplifting, intellectual & spiritual content to the community. The I.M.K storefront is family friendly environment that welcomes independent/freelance recording artists, comedians, historians, poets, motivational speakers, pastors etc to take stage and share enlightenment to the community, yes even while they shop. Independent artists have the added benefit of having their own products accessible and available for consumer purchase in store and online.