Celebrate 5 Years With Us!

We want YOU to help ring in our 5th year. Party with us and our extended family! We'll toast, network and continue to cultivate our dynamic community of green and social innovators, and good friends. We'll also make exciting announcements and hear from local leaders. 

Green Spaces has become a coworking, social entrepreneurship movement - an incredible ride, thanks to the support, friendship and community love from you.  

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To attend, RSVP above in New York or here in Colorado. Join a simultaneous party in two cities - we'll watch one another live from each location.

We would be honored to celebrate with you.

- Green Spaces team

NOTES:

This is for the NY celebration. There will be one happening simultaneously in Colorado at Green Spaces Denver! To get involved, email jennie@greenspacescolorado.com.

Attendees must be over the age of 21.

Want to Celebrate?!

Be a Celebration Partner for Our 5-Year Anniversary : )

Happening in NY & CO Thurs 5/30; 7:30-9:30pm EST

Every day, we work alongside and support one another in the name of our journey to make the world better. We've hosted hundreds of organizations by day and events by night. Our members and community work to innovate organic food, green fashion, clean energy, or they share social good values while innovating tech, transportation, art, design & science. Our eco-office has become a stomping grounds for connectivity, community and productivity, making our world better.  

We want you to help us ring in our 5th year by partying with us and our extended family! We'll toast, network and continue to cultivate our dynamic community of green and social innovators, and good friends. We'll also make exciting announcements, and hear from other local leaders.

To be a Celebration Partner, a core part of the fun, you can host a table about your initiative, invite friends, and be on our official event promotions (coming soon). We simply ask for a $100 contribution, going toward event costs.

To confirm your participation...

In NY, send a PayPal payment to “info@greenspacesny.com”. in CO, send a PayPal payment to “info@greenspacescolorado.com.”

After sending payment, you will receive further instructions for setup at the event. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

5-YEAR Celebration & 5 INVITES :: LOHAS, GO Fund, Science Writing, Cross-Sector Partnerships Forum

Save the Date. Celebrate 5 Years With Us! NY & CO Anniversary Thurs 5/30, 7:30-9:30pm EST

Every day, we work alongside and support one another in the name of our journey to make the world better. We've hosted hundreds of organizations by day and events by night, in New York and Colorado.  Our members work to innovate organic food, green fashion, clean energy, or they share social good values while innovating tech, transportation, art, design & science. Green Spacers have made our eco-office a stomping grounds for connectivity, community and productivity, making our world better.   We want you to help us ring in our 5th year by partying with us and our extended family! We'll toast, network and continue to cultivate our dynamic community of green and social innovators, and good friends. We'll also make exciting announcements, and hear from other local leaders. To inquire about being a Celebration Partner, a core part of the fun, in NY email Marissa // in CO email Jennie. You can host a table about your initiative, invite friends, and be on our official event promotions (coming soon).

Adventures in Science Writing How to Build a Sustainable, Sane Science Writing Career Monday 5/6, 7-9pm @ Green Spaces

Whether you're a seasoned professional, brand new, or just curious about science writing, you'll want to meet Adam Aston, Jill U. Adams, Alison Fromme, Emily Gertz, Andreas von Bubnoff, and Sarah Webb, contributors to the brand new book, The Science Writers' Handbook: Everything You Need To Know To Pitch, Publish And Prosper In The Digital Age.  They will share personal stories from the trenches of science writing - tales of frustration, victory, danger, and more. Afterwards, the crew will address questions.  We'll discuss topics such as finding and crafting a story, pitching to publications, dealing with emotional issues like isolation and envy, work-life balance, understanding business structures, negotiating contracts, or handling ethical matters. Whatever your level of experience, you're invited to come chat, share, and learn. We'll serve light refreshments and have books available for sale. RSVP soon as space is limited.

Public Private Partnerships Forum ::  The 'HOW' Behind Cross-Sector Collaboration Tuesday 5/7, 6:30-9:30pm @ Green Spaces

IMA International is hosting a forum for public and private sector professionals, who will discuss how to establish and sustain cross-sector partnerships. Panel speakers will share cases to highlight the main challenges faced at each stage of the partnership cycle, and the practical actions they took to progress through. Panelists include: - Tom Sessions - Care International - Paula Pagniez - Swiss Re - William Kennedy - UN Office for Partnerships - Camilla Nestor - Grameen Foundation   This Forum is for Directors and Program Managers of: - International not for profits, NGOs and UN agencies who partner with the private sector - Private sector organizations who partner with non-profit organizations, NGOs or the UN To apply to attend the event, email linzi.moore@imainternational.com with details of your organization, role and why you are interested. Click here for more details.

Get GOing! Celebrate GO Fund's Work in Africa Thurs 5/9, 7-10pm @ Green Spaces

Join us for an evening of libations, appetizers, music, dancing, and MORE! Learn more about the impact of the Global Opportunity Fund (GO Fund); an organization that for 10 years has put 100% of every dollar donated toward improving lives in Africa. Come hear about the Home for Hope, our Sew for Sisterhood project and the women who participate in Gift a Goat. Featured Speakers: Elvis Morris Donkoh, Director of the GO Fund's programs in Ghana and Founder and Director of Alliance for Youth Development // Sarah Davie, Executive Director and Founder of the GO Fund. Products from the GO Girl! Shop will be on sale at the event.  These handmade items (perfect for gifts) were made by women who participate in the Sew for Sisterhood project, where they learn batik and sewing: http://www.thegofund.org/shop. Raffle prizes include; Apple TV, Condo in Florida, Personal Training Sessions, Brand Name Product Gift Baskets and more... Click here to RSVP. Free Event; donations will be requested, amount at discretion of guests.

LOHAS NYC Spring Networking Reception Weds 5/15, 6-8:30pm @ Steelcase, 4 Columbus Circle, #2

Join the $290 billion US LOHAS market.  Join us for a reception of networking, cocktails, appetizers, and conversations around the Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability, a market segment focused on health and fitness, the environment, personal development, sustainable living, and social justice.    LOHAS is the leading edge of positive transformation for people, planet and profit. LOHAS provides opportunities for business sectors to connect, collaborate and share new ideas. This New York event will bring together business leaders for an evening of discussion and creative collaboration. RSVP here.

NEW INVITES :: $500k Social Impact Op, DIY Days, Cross-Sector Partnerships Forum & More

DIY Days :: Learn. Do. Share. This Weekend. by Reboot Stories @ the New School Tishman Auditorium 4/27

A roving gathering for those who create. FREE to participants and organized by volunteers - diy days is about the accessibility of ideas, resources and networking that can enable creators to fund, create, distribute and sustain. Green Spaces is proud to support its Creative Sparks initiative, 1:30 to 3:30pm, 10 participants compete for micro funds, mentorship and 30 days of Green Spaces Membership. Cofounder Marissa Feinberg will be on the judging panel. Click here to learn more and be a part of this exciting day.

Adventures in Science Writing How to Build a Sustainable, Sane Science Writing Career Monday 5/6, 7-9pm @ Green Spaces

Whether you're a seasoned professional, brand new, or just curious about science writing, you'll want to meet Adam Aston, Jill U. Adams, Alison Fromme, Emily Gertz, Andreas von Bubnoff, and Sarah Webb, contributors to the brand new book, The Science Writers' Handbook: Everything You Need To Know To Pitch, Publish And Prosper In The Digital Age.  They will share personal stories from the trenches of science writing - tales of frustration, victory, danger, and more. Afterwards, the crew will address questions.  We'll discuss topics such as finding and crafting a story, pitching to publications, dealing with emotional issues like isolation and envy, work-life balance, understanding business structures, negotiating contracts, or handling ethical matters. Whatever your level of experience, you're invited to come chat, share, and learn. We'll serve light refreshments and have books available for sale. RSVP soon as space is limited.

Public Private Partnerships Forum ::  The 'HOW' Behind Cross-Sector Collaboration Tuesday 5/7, 6:30-9:30pm @ Green Spaces

IMA International is hosting a forum for public and private sector professionals, who will discuss how to establish and sustain cross-sector partnerships. Panel speakers will share cases to highlight the main challenges faced at each stage of the partnership cycle, and the practical actions they took to progress through.    This Forum is for Directors and Program Managers of: - International not for profits, NGOs and UN agencies who partner with the private sector - Private sector organizations who partner with not for profits, NGOs or the UN   6:30pm: Welcome drinks // To apply to attend the event, email linzi.moore@imainternational.com with details of your organization, role and why you are interested.    About: IMA International is a training organization that works across the public and private sector - we host similar events all over the world with UN, NGOs and private companies. Some of the organizations we work with include Care, Grameen Foundation, Chevron, and VSC, among others.

RECAP :: Earth Day with Eco-Chick!  Sustainable Spring Fashion Party: Photos, Beauty, Love

It was all about local, local, local at the first-ever Eco-Chick Sustainable Spring Fashion Party. We had a great time celebrating Earth Day a little early with local vegan food, organic libations, and a fun-loving and curious crowd who were there to see what eco fashions from seriously styling made-in-NYC designers, all of which are available in stores and online.   Stories tell the best pictures, so click here to see the entire Eco-Chick post for what was a superfun evening sponsored by Neutrogena Naturals, Green Spaces, Veev, Treeline Nutcheese, and our beautiful models styled by Starre Vartan, with hair by Theadora Guzman atYarok Hair and Kristen Arnett of the Green Beauty Team.

Courtesy Training & Coaching to Grow Your Biz FastTrac GrowthVenture Spring Class Launches

Small business owners benefit from stepping back from the day-to-day, to explore ways to ramp up your businesses. NYC Small Business Solutions offers Kauffman FastTrac GrowthVenture for free. Learning to grow your business is sweet when you do it with peers who understand what you're going through and can provide support and guidance. It improves operations and fires up your business. Taught by Stefan Doering and Geri Stengel who have expertise in social entrepreneurship, social responsibility, green and cleantech. For more information or to register. The class is happening Tuesdays & Thursdays 5-9pm on 4/30, 5/2, 5/7, 5/9, 5/14, 5/16, 5/21, 5/23.

GoodCompany Opportunity for $500,000 Social Impact Investment

GoodCompany Group is pleased to announce that the final deadline for application to the 2013 GoodCompany Ventures social enterprise accelerator will be May 10th. It's program is for organizations developing innovative solutions to address unmet social needs into for-profit enterprises that can scale for global impact. To be considered for the GCV 2013 accelerator, entrepreneurs must apply and satisfy the criteria for admission to the accelerator, relating to innovation, impact and implementation. Applications may be submitted via the GoodCompany website at goodcompanygroup.org/node/115.

NEW INVITES :: CarbonNation, DIY Days, Public-Private Partnerships Forum & More

Celebrate Earth Day! This Weekend & Monday Green Festival at Jacob Javits Center 4/20-21,  Screenings of CarbonNation throughout NYC

New York City Green Festival returns with the largest, most diverse and most trusted place for learning, shopping, networking and having fun.Click here for tickets. The Festival will feature vegetarian and vegan food court; the Sierra Club Green Cinema; eco-fashion exhibits; DIY workshops; live music; an organic beer and wine garden; inspiring presentations and, a nationally renowned Green Marketplace.   Join thousands of people around the U.S. for a free screening of the documentary film "Carbon Nation" by director Peter Byck. Led by CleanEdison, America's leader in green-collar job training, click here to find a screening near you.

Suits to Silicon Alley - Coworking Panel  Happening 4/24, 7-9pm @ Alley NYC

Perfect for anyone in Corporate America looking to learn about the startup scene! This panel will share what it means to work in a collaborative, innovative, open environment with startups, early stage companies and independent workers.  With cofounders Tony Bacigalupo of New Work City, Benjamin Dyett of Grind, Marissa Feinberg of Green Spaces, and the Community Manager of WeWork Labs, Jason Saltzman of Alley NYC, the discussion will be moderated by Jesse Podell, Founder, Tradembark.RSVP or join the conversation with @SuitstoSA.

DIY Days :: Learn. Do. Share. by Reboot Stories @ the New School Tishman Auditorium 4/27

A roving gathering for those who create. FREE to participants and organized by volunteers - diy days is about the accessibility of ideas, resources and networking that can enable creators to fund, create, distribute and sustain. Green Spaces is proud to support its Creative Sparks initiative, 1:30 to 3:30, 10 participants compete for micro funds, mentorship and 30 days of Green Spaces Membership. Cofounder Marissa Feinberg will be on the judging panel. Click here to learn more and be a part of this exciting day.

Public Private Partnerships Forum ::  The 'HOW' Behind Cross-Sector Collaboration Tuesday 5/7, 6:30-9:30pm @ Green Spaces

IMA International is hosting a forum for public and private sector professionals, who will discuss how to establish and sustain cross-sector partnerships. Panel speakers will share cases to highlight the main challenges faced at each stage of the partnership cycle, and the practical actions they took to progress through.    This Forum is for Directors and Program Managers of: - International not for profits, NGOs and UN agencies who partner with the private sector - Private sector organizations who partner with not for profits, NGOs or the UN   6:30pm: Welcome drinks //    To apply to attend the event, email linzi.moore@imainternational.com with details of your organization, role and why you are interested.    About: IMA International is a training organization that works across the public and private sector - we host similar events all over the world with UN, NGOs and private companies. Some of the organizations we work with include Care, Grameen Foundation, Chevron, and VSC, among others.