Look Who's Talking Now... at The Arts and Culture Symposium - September 19, 2025

Meet our Arts & Culture Symposium Speakers for the September 19 session.

Breakout Room Moderators 

• 
  Marcie DiChara - Chief Strategy Officer, Shopfreely.com + Social media maven for Franklin Downtown Partnership & BLACK BOX/FPAC/Intermission
• Cobi Frongillo -   Deputy Director of Renewable & Alternative Energy; Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources + Franklin Town Councilor
• Mel Hamblen -  - Holliston Economic Development Coordinator, Franklin Town Councilor 
• AJ Rebecchi -  Creative Director + Brand Builder

Plus our Keynote Speakers 

• Lindsey Jaworek - Keynote speaker! Marlboro Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) 
• Allison Yee - CEO and Founder of UpNext (Formerly Popping up Next) 

With over 100 participants registered (woo-hoo) get your Arts and Culture Symposium Creative Pass today - Register today ->    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arts-and-culture-symposium-tickets-1461807598879

Arts and Culture Symposium at a glance:

September 18, 2025 | 6–9 PM | Guidrey Center, Dean College

Interactive Pop-Up Art Installations + Live Performances 

September 19, 2025 | 10 AM–2 PM | THE BLACKBOX

Featuring guest speakers, Allison Yee CEO & Founder of UpNext (Formerly Popping Up Next), and Lindsey Jaworek of the Marlboro Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)

Sign up today before we hit capacity!  Register ->    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arts-and-culture-symposium-tickets-1461807598879

Notes: Both events are free. September 18 focuses on networking reception/artist performances, while September 19 features keynote speakers and additional networking opportunities. 

Please register for one or both programs. 

Once registered, our volunteers will follow up regarding any food needs.