2009 StartingBloc Institute Wrap March 28, 2009

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On the weekend of March 28-29, were opening our doors so everyone can join in on the StartingBloc fun. Heres the dirt:

:: StartingBloc 09 Institute Wrap Party ::R Bar :: 218 Bowery, New York, NY Saturday, March 28
:: 6:30-7:30pm ::
Reception for StartingBloc New York 2009 Fellows, Alumni Volunteers, Mentors, Staff, special invited guests, and anyone on the innovation train interested in getting in on the fun early. 50 VIP Tickets are available at $50 each. This includes drink specials, passed hors d'oeuvres, dessert, VIP swag bag, and DJ Itch spinning.
:: 7:30-10:00pm ::
The reception transitions to high-energy SB style closing weekend dance party with SB Friends and SB Alumni. Approximately 200 tickets are available for $20 each. Includes drink specials, rockstar attendees and DJ Itch on the turntables (www.myspace.com/djitch).
And if that wasn't enough to get you rallied...
Anthony Jeselnik, monologue writer for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, comedian, and overall crazy cat will be in attendance and performing his one man show at 8:00pm.
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Experience StartingBlocs Institute for Social Innovation
For the first time in StartingBloc's history, a limited number of tickets are being released for interested parties to attend the final day of the Institute. Expect inspiring discussions, entertaining presentations, the culmination of a six-week competition among StartingBloc Fellows, and a reception hosted by Columbia Social Enterprise Program.Highlights include: Dickson Despommier (Columbia University) // Session :: Vertical Farming Audience voting on Tom Szaky (ecocapitalist icon) and Terracycles next product during the Social Innovation Competition Finals Majora Carter (Majora Carter Group and Sustainable South Bronx) // Session :: Opportunities in The Green Economy:: StartingBloc Institute for Social Innovation (final day) :: Columbia Business SchoolSunday, March 29 9:00am 8:00pm
A limited number of $160 tickets will include admission to the Institute and Sundays closing reception hosted by Columbia Social Enterprise Program. **For $175 secure an all-access pass to the whole shebang: StartingBlocs Wrap Party, the Institute, and Sundays closing reception.
Click here for info on the Greater New York Institute including the Institute agenda, speaker bios, and Fellow bios. [login: guest, password: sb]

Tickets are already selling like [insert cliche financial/economic euphemism here] so spread the word and purchase your ticket today!
Ticket sales close Wednesday, March 25.

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Sponsorship inquires :: StartingBloc Alumnus Evan Tzeng :: evan.tzeng@gmail.com
General event inquires :: StartingBloc Alumna Blakeley Schmidt :: blakeleyaschmidt@gmail.com
StartingBloc inquires :: StartingBloc Director of Programs Taryn Miller-Stevens :: taryn@startingbloc.org

Organized by StartingBloc
StartingBloc educates, empowers and connects emerging leaders to drive positive social change across sectors. Through our renowned Institute for Social Innovation, continuing education programs and networking opportunities, StartingBloc brings the latest innovations in corporate social responsibility and social entrepreneurship to these emerging leaders.

http://www.startingbloc.org

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Ticket Info:  

• StartingBloc Wrap Party :: Alum, $20.00
• StartingBloc Wrap Party :: Friend [EARLY BIRD SPECIAL], $20.00
• StartingBloc Wrap Party :: VIP, $50.00
• StartingBloc Institute :: Guest, $160.00
• StartingBloc Institute and Wrap Party VIP :: Guest, $175.00
• Group Sales, Free
• Can't make the fun and want to support StartingBloc? Donate here (tax deductible)., Free

Official Website: http://2009sbwrap-upcoming.eventbrite.com