Community Studio Project
Vermillion, Carissa B
As requested, here is the brief description of my rough concept for my project:
My plan is to start a new kind of networking event for young professionals to help them collaborate and engage more effectively, thus building public capital. I hope to engage several “confederates,” existing leaders and mentors in the Austin area, to reach into their own networks and tap the rising stars for this cool, invitation only (?) happy hour event. The event itself will be fun and engaging with lots of interesting people, and will aim to have some sort of innovative experiential element that will help create buzz and also give the attendees a shared experience that could help them maintain their new connections. Ideally there will be a series of events, perhaps two or four a year, and they will gain a reputation for being funky and unique, but also a great place to meet a diverse group of similarly community-focused individuals who want to bridge the gaps and invigorate change in our communities.
Carissa B. Vermillion
PBS&J
4616 Howard Lane, Suite 850
Austin, TX 78728
Direct 512.874.9716
Fax 512.874.9799
Rayo, Armando
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