Social Entrepreneurship

On April 18, Net Impact NYC will host Cheryl Dorsey, President of Echoing Green, for a great evening at REV.  Join us as Dorsey speaks on Echoing Green, her career trajectory and the latest trends in the social entrepreneurship sector.  Her talk will be followed by a Q&A session and a reception with light refreshments where you will have the opportunity to meet Cheryl and others from Echoing Green. For additional information and to order tickets, click more »

The groundbreaking MFA in Design for Social Innovation (DSI) and Net Impact invite you to share in the results of the inaugural Designathon for CSR. We are bringing together 6 teams representing Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, cooperatives, venture capital and small businesses to determine how design can help their organizations innovate toward a positive social impact. See what these teams and the talented faculty at DSI have developed after little more than 12 hours! Light more »

Are you a leader working to change the world through business?  Please join us September 16-17 at the world’s first Designathon for Corporate Social Responsibility (think hackathon with design).  You, and hopefully a colleague or two, will be mentored by the faculty of the ground-breaking MFA in Design for Social Innovation program at SVA, guided through a design process customized for you, and provided with the tools you’ll need to continue on a path to success. Space is more »

Get ready for the next Impact Session! This month’s topic: Social Impact in Fashion.  We’ve run into some very cool projects in NYC from people and start-ups that are reinventing the fashion business by promoting sustainable materials and by giving back to reduce homelessness.  See speakers below. A reminder: We have a Suggested Donation of $5 to cover snacks and beverages.  Feel free to bring wine or beer, and get ready to have some fun. Since space is limited, more »

Check out the schedule of events for the first-ever Slow Money NYC Entrepreneur Showcase and Resource Exchange, Saturday, May 14th from 1-6 pm. It’s at The Commons at 388 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, between Bond and Hoyt Streets. Buy tickets (only $10) and get more information on the event and Slow Money here: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/168209 ——————————– 1:00 p Doors Open 1:00-2:00 Registration + Coffee Hour; Resource Exchange Networking – 1st Floor 2:00 Entrepreneur Showcase Begins – more »

On March 30, Net Impact members can attend the first of a few events being spearheaded through the Hub NYC (which is soon to launch). Email nyc[at]netimpact[dot]org for a discount code before you RSVP so you can receive a 50% discount on the event. Find more info here: http://hubworkshop.eventbrite.com/

Please join us for the next Small Dinner Discussion on Wednesday March 16 at 7pm, with Yutaka Tamura, COO and Yvonne Chao, Director of Finance of Teacher U / Relay School of Education. The small dinner setting will allow attendees to gain an in depth look at Teacher U and the exciting launch of the Relay School of Education. Education Reform is a topic on everyone’s mind from the President to Business Leaders down to the individual parents and children affected by the performance of the nation’s school system and we are grateful to have leaders at the forefront of this innovative organization to discuss the exciting things happening in Education. We will charge a $20 (+$1.53 EventBrite) fee that will go towards the cost of dinner. All cancellations/refunds must be made in advance of 48hrs of the event. Please feel free to email me with any questions/concerns at sethnem@yahoo.com, and RSVP here today: http://march16th.eventbrite.com/

On November 13, TEDxBrooklyn will include thought-provoking presentations, and an educational/interactive area called TEDxBrooklyn Labs. Our speakers will present on topics ranging from architecture, health, technology, art and more. And as an added bonus, you will get a chance to see some of the inner secrets within the halls of the Pratt Institute. In order to secure your seat at this highly buzzed about event, please make sure to register at http://2010tedxbrooklyn.eventbrite.com/.

Net Impact NYC is proud to be an Echoing Green Search Partner. Continue reading for more info on Echoing Green and the fellowship.

Come join us for an amazing evening of industrial renewal and local beer. On August 26, Net Impact NYC is partnering with Urban Oyster tours to offer an insider’s tour of one of the few remaining places dedicated to industry, the Brooklyn Navy Yard. For more info and to RSVP, go to http://netimpactnycbknavyyardtour.eventbrite.com/