While visiting Los Angeles in January, I thought, "why not connect with the grahic design community of the city?"
I've signed up for a business lecture for graphic designers organized by the AIGA (American Institute of Grapic Arts) and it was a great experience. This series of lectures is geared towards the creative worker, who studied art, but not business. Not did I only learn a lot, Errol Gerson was a great speaker and offered to answer all remaining or future questions via email. He continues his lectures in February and March. Don't miss them if you are in town!
http://www.aigalosangeles.org/events/archives/001951.php