About this Event
Hiring Workshop & Speed Networking: Meet Your Next Creative Hire: A Two-Part, Relationship-First Experience.
Marketing On Main and Ringling College of Art and Design invites you to a first-of-its-kind, two-part hiring experience designed to help businesses and emerging creatives build real, lasting connections not just exchange job descriptions & resumes.
This is not a career fair. This is not open networking.
It’s a guided, intentional experience created for business owners who believe that the best hires come from relationships built early, thoughtfully, and face-to-face.
Why This Event Is Different:
Marketing On Main is built on connection before transaction.
This series was designed with that same philosophy giving businesses the space to learn, engage, and connect with Ringling students before hiring decisions are made.
Ringling College of Art and Design is nationally recognized for award-winning programs in art, design, and creative disciplines, offering access to top-tier emerging talent. Right here in our local community.
What to Expect:
🗓 Wednesday, January 28th | Hiring Workshop
⏰ 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Meet with the Ringling Career Center to walk through best practices for hiring students and emerging creatives.
This session is designed to support long-term relationship building, not just immediate hiring. You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Learn how to engage students effectively and early
- Explore Ringling career and hiring resources
- Learn about & Understand micro-internships and flexible hiring pathways
- Bring current job, contract, or internship opportunities to the table and receive guidance on how to position them well
🍽 Lunch provided on January 28th only
🗓Wednesday, February 4th | A Guided Speed Networking
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
This is where relationships take shape.
You’ll participate in high-energy, fast-paced, one-on-one conversations with Ringling students in a guided format designed to create comfort, clarity, and momentum.
Each business will have a set amount of time with as many students we have time for, with space to:
- Learn about interests, goals, and strengths
- Share what you’re building as a business
- Exchange contact & Job information before moving on
The goal isn’t to rush. it’s to create meaningful first connections that lead to real follow-ups.
Who This Is For:
✔ Business owners and entrepreneurs
✔ Marketing and creative decision-makers
✔ Companies hiring now or planning future roles
✔ Recruiters and talent professionals supporting creative hiring
✔ Anyone looking to build a local, relationship-driven talent pipeline
Event Location:📍 Ringling College of Art + Design
2700 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL
Registration Details:
⚠️ Limited to 20 business owners ✅ RSVP required.
👉 To reserve your spot, registration through Eventbrite is required.
📲 Questions? Contact the Organizer: Gianna | 941-266-9657
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Ringling College of Art and Design, 2700 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, United States
USD 30.52 to USD 59.06
