design connection - nov. 20 from 6 - 9pm

DESIGN CONNECTION: Linking Designers who Care to Organizations that Serve from Karen Kurycki on Vimeo.

WHEN:Thursday, November 20, 2008 6-9 pm

WHERE:Jacksonville Main Library, 303 North Laura Street

COST:$10. All proceeds will go to the non-profits showcased.

RSVP:rsvp@jacksonville.aiga.org

Experience the power of design and giving! AIGA Jacksonville, the professional association for design, is blending design, giving, and business to create a meaningful impact on our community. We will discuss how design improves the worlds of non-profit, business and the lives of individuals.

Design Connection is a highly interactive event that will showcase the philanthropic works of AIGA, The Jacksonville Public Library, The Big Fun Box, Rosa Loves, Blue Cross & Blue Shield, and the Jacksonville Women's Business Center to name a few.

Join members of your community to experience philanthropy, business development, and networking in a fun new way. We will talk, listen and do activities that bring home the concept we all believe in, giving.

Panel will include representatives from the following organizations:
• Big Fun Box
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Florida
• Jacksonville Public Library
• AIGA Jacksonville
• Quality Signs
• Jacksonville Women’s Business Center
• Calfee Creative Advertising

We will learn:
• Why to develop a philanthropy strategy for your business.
• How design thinking can improve your non-profit and business.
• When to leverage network connections to ignite your passions.
• Who in this community could be an alliance to further your philanthropicand business goals.
• What is the best way to build meaningful and fruitful alliances.

Who should attend:
• Business owners who believe in the power of philanthropy.
• Non-Profit leaders ready to take it to the next level.
• Designers who believe design makes a difference in community.
• Entrepreneurs ready to leverage design to grow their businesses.
• Individuals who are looking for meaningful connections in our community.