Dear Loop Lab Community, June 28, 2024
I hope this message finds you well. As we wrap up the second quarter, I am delighted to share some of our recent accomplishments and upcoming projects at The Loop Lab. Our community continues to grow stronger, and together we are achieving remarkable results.
We are thrilled to share that our collaboration with AVIXA at last year’s InfoComm in Orlando earned us two prestigious Telly Awards! This recognition reflects the exceptional quality of our media arts programs and the incredible talent within our community.
Building on this success, we attended this year’s InfoComm in Las Vegas, where our apprentices and staff experienced the latest in AV technology and networked with industry leaders.
Another milestone was the start of Cohort 7 of our Media Arts Apprenticeship (MAA) program on June 17th. We are excited to welcome 10 new apprentices and support them in their creative careers! You can learn more about the group in the Academy’s updates.
In June, we were honored to be featured in the Cambridge Nonprofit Coalition's (CNC) Member Spotlight, highlighting our efforts and impact within the Cambridge community. We also had an inspiring staff summit at Google headquarters in Cambridge, where we continued to strengthen our team and ability to collaborate. A highlight was a fun and engaging cooking class, which added a unique and enjoyable twist to the day’s experience.
The Loop Lab staff is all smiles after Google’s KitchenSync Caribbean cooking class
Additionally, we enjoyed seeing you at our recent Partner Appreciation Breakfast at Q Division Recording Studios! Events like this allow us to thank the partners who make our work possible. Your support means the world to us. Looking ahead, please mark your calendars for Loop Dreams, our inaugural fundraising gala in October 2024. Your participation makes these events special, and we look forward to celebrating with you!
Chris Hope gives the welcome remarks at the Partner Appreciation Breakfast hosted by Q Division
As we move forward, guided by our shared values and vision for change, I invite you to join us in celebrating these achievements and embracing the opportunities ahead. Thank you for being an essential part of our community. I look forward to sharing more exciting updates with you in the months to come.
With gratitude,
Christopher Hope
Executive Director, The Loop Lab
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