The worlds first open-innovation network, based in the San Francisco Bay Area, celebrates Thomas Edisons birthday on February 11th by announcing three membership choices to help 21st century creators achieve their goals.
(PRWEB) February 7, 2005 -- Creator Connection (CreatorCo.com) today announced that accomplished business, creative, and technology professionals worldwide are now able to join its open-innovation network by choosing one of three annual membership accounts: Basic (FREE), CreatorBase Plus ($19.95) and CreatorBase Pro ($99.95).
With advances in information technology, new communication and networking practices, and economies of scale – Creator Connection offers effective, low-cost services for professionals to connect, innovate and work from anywhere, anytime, about practically any kind of product, service, system, process, or business model initiative. "Were participating in the CreatorCo network to help us reduce operating costs, shorten time-to-market, and attract developers and resellers for our wireless innovations," said Craig Conkling, CEO of Stellus Systems.
Imagine what Thomas Edison would have been able to accomplish in his lifetime if he and his regional R&D teams had computers, email, and access to CreatorCo.com – a network made possible by one of the most successful innovations in modern history; the Internet. Computers and the like were not available in the 1800s and 1900s during Edisons golden years, but if they had been, the costs and complexities would have been prohibitive for most people including funded teams like Edison and company. Times have changed. Anyone with basic desktop and wireless computing tools and an Internet connection can join others via a Web browser to work on everyday solutions or create the next big thing. "Membership with a CreatorBase Pro account gives me affordable service enhancement and client attraction capabilities including project management, marketing and virtual collaboration," said Jenifer Grant, a consultant on business plans, strategy and finance, and Creator Connection member since 2003.
According to a recent report from Pew Research (Trends 2005 – Internet, PDF), on a typical day at the end of 2004, an estimated 70 million American adults used the Internet to go online, exchange email, do research, find news, purchase products and much more. This is an increase of 37% from the 52 million American adults using the Internet on a typical day in 2000. The same report indicates 50% of Internet users say they participate in online communities for trade associations or professional groups. Further, high-speed broadband connections are on the rise as more than half of American Internet users surveyed now have access to bigger and faster information pipelines at home and work. This data illustrates more professionals are relying on Web-based services like CreatorCo.com to meet and interact with people, work virtually from anywhere, solve problems and create value with greater ease and at lower costs.
"I visited Thomas Edisons Ft. Myers Florida retreat as a young boy and I recall being impressed by his creative space and work ethic," said Erick Mott, founder of Creator Connection. "Edisons home, laboratory, tools, library, hundreds of gadgets on display, and his lingering entrepreneurial spirit made a significant impact on me."
About Creator Connection
Creator Connection is a San Francisco Bay Area open-innovation network organized in 2002 with the goal of helping business, creative, and technology professionals worldwide to connect, innovate, and work online. Creator Connection operates a Web-based application, called CreatorBase®, which provides members and guests effective, low-cost communication, innovation, and collaboration services — accessible anytime and from anywhere. Creator Connection also hosts and recommends events that support members goals and professional networking. Visit CreatorCo.com for more information.
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