ACME at a glance.ACME is the Sector Development agency for the creative industries on Merseyside. As well as facilitating the strategic direction of the sector, it also provides a range of FREE services (O.Eng. Law) such feudal services as were not unbecoming the character of a soldier or a freemen to perform; as, to serve under his lord in war, to pay a sum of money, etc. See also: Free for creative businesses and organisations across the region. These include general business advice, tailored support workshops (including Creative Advantage), mentoring and networking opportunities. Since being established, ACME has: Assisted around 700 businesses and helped to safeguarded more than 600 jobs on Merseyside. Delivered 200 seminars, reaching more than 3,500 creative professionals and practitioners. Developed Creative Advantage, a business support model which has been adopted regionally and nationally. Published three books, including a significant impact study. All have received national and international acclaim, with one securing an official endorsement from the UK's Minister for Culture and Tourism. Developed a creative industries e-news bulletin, securing nearly 2,000 subscribers to date. Supported CISS CISS Continuous-flow isotonic solution system Gynecology A system used in hysteroscopic procedures utilizing safer isotonic fluids, compared to present usage of hypotonic fluids, which if absorbed can cause serious complications, including death. See Hysteroscopy. , Merseyside's longest-running network of creative business support providers. Supported four US trade missions, generating more than pounds 1m in export business. Through its arts and regeneration Regeneration (biology) The process by which an animal restores a lost part of its body. Broadly defined, the term can include wound healing, tissue repair, and many kinds of restorative activities. activity, worked with 200 community regeneration projects, and developed 30 new organisations and community businesses. Developed a self evaluation framework which has been adopted by organisations across the UK. Led the development of Kin, Merseyside's first-ever online community exclusively for creative businesses. Managed the Arts and Regeneration strand Strand, street in London, England, roughly parallel with the Thames River, running from the Temple to Trafalgar Square. It is a street of law courts, hotels, theaters, and office buildings and is the main artery between the City and the West End. 1. of Liverpool's bid to be European Capital of Culture. |
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