PLYWOOD PRESENTS: MAKING IDEAS HAPPEN
AUGUST 6 // ATLANTA // ONE TWELVE GALLERY

We will be known by the problems we solve. Imagine a collaborative community inspiring new ideas and actually birthing those ideas into existence. Ideas are sparked continuously, yet few initiate those ideas into true social change. As we embark on a new day of entrepreneurial thinking, the idea people that will rise in influence will be the select few that can organize their creative concepts into actionable projects.

On August 6, you are invited to join 150 thinkers, innovators, leaders, managers, collaborators, entrepreneurs and doers from our city for a focused day of Making Ideas Happen. Learn the premise behind Best Selling Author and founder of The Action Method, Scott Belsky and dream through the stories of creators that are actively addressing social needs in Atlanta. This day of practical insights and inspiration will move ideas out of our heads and into reality with a result of making a better world. REGISTER NOW

PRESENTERS:

MICHAEL TAVANI // CROWDSOURCING

Michael is one of the founders of Scoutmob working mostly on the strategic development side as well as the brand image/design, marketing and content. Scoutmob supports local businesses that support local commerce. In return, they support you with crazy-good savings. The best part? All this crazy goodness exists on your handy-dandy cell phone. Prior to Scoutmob, Michael started a company called Web Based Brands, which developed desirable domain names into web brands.  He previously worked in professional sports marketing for the Atlanta Hawks, Women’s United Soccer Association and Major League Soccer.  Mr. Tavani graduated from Berry University School of Law and University of Georgia. He is a lifelong Atlantan.

website // www.scoutmob.com
twitter // @tavani

LUMA MUFLEH // SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND GLOBALIZATION

Luma Mufleh is the inspirational coach of a soccer team called the Fugees–short for refugees. The players on this team come from 18 war-torn countries, including Afghanistan, Iraq, Bosnia, Congo, Somalia and Sudan. Most of them have endured unimaginable hardship: one young boy was forced by soldiers to shoot his own best friend, another watched his father shot to death, and all have been robbed of their childhood. An immigrant from Jordan, Mufleh quickly realized that the needs of this particular team were going to be unique. In addition to the challenges faced by every pre-teen and teenager, the players on this team were dealing with post-traumatic stress issues, language barriers, cultural disconnects and devastating poverty. Mufleh helped found the Fugees Family. With a goal to help refugee families transition to life in the U.S., the organization provides tutoring, assistance with housing, and health and educational programming. Mufleh also founded Fresh Start, a cleaning service that employs immigrants or refugees, many of whom are parents of the players, guarantees forty hours of work a week starting at $10 an hour and provides professional development: English-language training and finance, computer, and cleaning skills. In the summer of 2007, Mufleh gave ownership of Fresh Start to her employees.

website // www.fugeesfamily.org
twitter // @fugeesfamily

WE ARE THE PROCESS // TASTEMAKING

In one year, these three friends have successfully created a boutique clothing line through street awareness, boutique clothing stores and hosting parties in local clubs. After hundreds of designs, countless shirts, and three different lines, they have crafted a visual voice under the name We Are The Process. Moving past traditional aesthetics into something truly original and 100% Dirty South. This custom apparel has been featured in the The Wall Street Journal, Museum of Design Atlanta, Hypebeast.com, Vapors Magazine, Antenna Magazine and BET Hip-Hop Awards and many more media and artist locations.

website // www.wearetheprocess.com
twitter // @wearetheprocess

AARON FORTNER // PLACEMAKING

Mr. Fortner is a Principal and co-founder of Market + Main, Inc. He has worked extensively in the fields of land use planning, urban design, commercial development and regulatory and legislative initiatives. His experience has included transit-oriented-development planning, traditional-neighborhood development planning, corridor and regional planning, urban design policy creation and zoning legislation. Mr. Fortner has worked for both public sector and private sector agencies in the Atlanta area and, as a result, possesses the experience and skill set to achieve realistic and implementable planning solutions. Most recently, Aaron has piloted a new television series called “Keys to the City.” An exploration of the importance of design and how the creation of the city influences every aspect of human life.

website // www.marketandmain.net
twitter // @afortner

STEVEN “KING OF POPS” CARSE // POPSICLES

On the corner of North Highland Avenue and North Ave sits a rising social entrepreneur, 26-year-old Steven Carse, the laid-back and self proclaimed “King of Pops.” With a rotating menu that is tweeted out to the masses daily, people are flocking to taste the fruit-based paletas (popsicle) made with natural sweeteners. With flavors like strawberry lemon, tangerine basil, pineapple habanero and mexican, you are guaranteed to try a new taste with a lasting impact. This unique new popsicle is the talk of Atlanta and everyone will get a chance to try these treats.

website // www.kingofpops.net
twitter // @thekingofpops

JEFF SHINABARGER // PLYWOOD PEOPLE

Jeff is a social entrepreneur, experience designer and always innovating new cause-oriented ideas. He is passionate about communicating the needs of the impoverished and connecting them with the privileged in our culture to determine what is enough in all of life. He recently launched Plywood People, an innovative community addressing social needs through sustainable goods, awareness campaigns, and creative services. He is the co-founder of the Q event and spent three years as Brand Manager at Catalyst, the Next Generation Leadership Conference. His latest projects include starting a local coffee shop and a new form of giving: GiftCardGiver.com. Jeff lives in East Atlanta Village with his wife, Andre, baby Jada Rae and boxer, Max.

website // www.plywoodpeople.com
twitter // @shinabarger

TICKET PRICING

Individual cost (all tickets include lunch)
$69 Before July 1
$79 After July 1
$89 After Aug 1

Group of 5 (per person cost)
If you are interested in bringing a group of 5+ please call or email for a discount rate: gisele@plywoodpeople.com 678-576-1598
$59 before July 1
$69 After July 1
$79 After Aug 1

SCHEDULE // AUGUST 6, 2010

9:00     Registration & Networking
10:00   Session 1
11:15     Session 2
12:30    Lunch
1:30       Session 3
2:30     Session 4
3:30     Conclusion & Happy Hour at Krog Bar

LOCATION // ONE TWELVE GALLERY

One Twelve Gallery is an exhibition space located due east of downtown Atlanta in historic Inman Park. They are dedicated to engaging with the community through art by supporting the local artist in a unique way. One twelve gallery is a non-profit, completely volunteer-run with a majority of the proceeds going directly to the artist.

112 Krog Street, Suite 5
Atlanta, GA
Parking is free.

75/85 South

-Take exit 248C toward E/Freedom Pkwy/Carter Center
-Merge onto E/Freedom Pkwy
-Turn right at Boulevard NE
-Turn left at Irwin St NE
-Turn right at Krog St. NE

75/85 North

-Take exit 248B for Edgewood Ave toward Auburn Ave
-Turn right at Edgewood Ave SE
-Turn right at Krog St NE

From Krog Street Tunnel

pass over Edgewood and you’ll see the Stove Works on your left. One Twelve Gallery is located in Suite 5, next to Rathbun’s and across from Krog Bar.