Indie Arsenal Teams with The Creative Group for Sponsorship of New Houston Chapter

Online, November 9, 2009 (Newswire.com) - Indie Arsenal is the premier resource for independent creatives to collaborate, communicate, share expertise and showcase talent. The organization is dedicated to promoting the careers, talent and expertise of independent professionals in the creative community. Started a year ago in Denver, the group now has over 350 members representing a variety of creative disciplines, including advertising, architecture, copywriting, fine arts, graphic design, industrial design, marketing, music, photography, public relations, video/film production and web design/development.

The Creative Group, a division of specialized staffing leader Robert Half International, specializes in placing highly skilled creative, advertising, marketing, web and public relations professionals with a variety of firms. The Creative Group has offices in major markets across the United States and in Canada.

Denver-based Indie Arsenal has enjoyed the support of The Creative Group since it's inception in October 2008 through sponsorship of member meetings and networking events.

"The Creative Group has been a a keen supporter of Indie Arsenal and our activities since we started," said Katherine Patterson, Director of Indie Arsenal, Houston. "We are very excited to continue the same level of cooperation in the group we are building here in Houston."

Indie Arsenal offers freelancers and students a unique way to enhance their professional presence by providing resources and collaboration to independent creative professionals through online and offline venues. The organization hosts engaging member meetings and highly targeted networking events, as well as sponsoring forums to discuss the issues facing creative pros. Additional features include: educational programs, articles on business topics, creative techniques, networking ideas, technology tips, wikis and much more.

Membership and meetings are free. The first Houston chapter meeting will be held on Thursday, November 12 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the La Madeleine located at 10001 Westheimer Road, Houston, Texas 77042. RSVP on the Indie Arsenal website at www.indiearsenal.com/events/.

Katherine McGraw Patterson
Indie Arsenal, Houston/Smartfish Marketing
(303) 638 8625
[email protected]