The Crown Connection is the official newsletter of Crown Management, where strategy meets creativity. Founded by Rachael Baptiste, Crown Management is an event production, grant strategy, and business consulting agency helping businesses, creatives, and organizations execute big ideas seamlessly, from concept to funding to the final walkthrough.Through The Crown Connection, you'll get behind-the-scenes insights on event production, grant strategy, and business consulting, plus productivity tools, event spotlights, and real-world lessons from years of producing premium experiences and securing funding across industries, from film and music to corporate events and branding.Whether you're planning your next big event, securing funding, or building the foundation to scale your business, The Crown Connection keeps you informed, empowered, and ahead of the game.
SOLD OUT: Summit Is Closed, But the Concert’s Still On 🎶 — Plus Grant Goodies!
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Hi Reader, I have some really exciting news!! The Blueprint Music Business Summit is officially SOLD OUT! Truly — thank you. The response has been incredible, and I’m so proud of the level of intention around this room. But if you missed the Summit… The Blueprint Experience Concert is still on. Concert tickets are $20 until Friday If you’ve been watching the panelists I’ve been highlighting on my Instagram, this is your chance to still be in the room with them. They’ll be present at the concert, networking, connecting, and celebrating. 👉 Get your tickets for the concert here: The Blueprint Concert Tix 👉 Get your tickets for the concert here: The Blueprint Concert Tix You can also follow along with more panelists and updates here: @crown.mgmt Access matters. Proximity matters. Rooms matter. If you want to meet the lawyers, executives, producers, founders and creatives you’ve been seeing — come to the concert. 🎒 Bagged: Your Grant Discovery HubBagged! is Crown Management’s grant discovery resource, created to help artists, creatives, and organizations find funding opportunities without gatekeeping or overwhelm. Inside Bagged, you’ll find:
If you’ve ever felt stuck wondering “Where do I even find grants?” — Bagged is your starting point. 💸 Grant Goodies (Deadlines Within the Next 3 Months)If you’re building in music, arts, or community programming in 2026, here are a few funding opportunities to pay attention to: • Ontario Arts Council – Music Creation Projects • Canada Council for the Arts – Explore & Create • City of Toronto – Community Cultural Events Grant Deadlines are approaching this quarter — and preparation is everything. If you’d like support choosing the right grants, building a funding roadmap, or having your applications written and managed properly: 👉 Fill out the intake form to work with me: Crown Intake Form Let’s build strategically this year. See you at the concert! Rachael |
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The Crown Connection is the official newsletter of Crown Management, where strategy meets creativity. Founded by Rachael Baptiste, Crown Management is an event production, grant strategy, and business consulting agency helping businesses, creatives, and organizations execute big ideas seamlessly, from concept to funding to the final walkthrough.Through The Crown Connection, you'll get behind-the-scenes insights on event production, grant strategy, and business consulting, plus productivity tools, event spotlights, and real-world lessons from years of producing premium experiences and securing funding across industries, from film and music to corporate events and branding.Whether you're planning your next big event, securing funding, or building the foundation to scale your business, The Crown Connection keeps you informed, empowered, and ahead of the game.
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