ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcements 3.19.18

CIVIC HALL TEAM UPDATES
As we work through the merger of Civic Hall and Civic Hall Labs and focus our efforts on the development of Civic Hall @ Union Square, and on the ramping up of a new digital learning center that will be central to that facility, some of the staff roles at Civic Hall are going through substantial changes. Unfortunately, sometimes those decisions mean saying goodbye to people who we love and respect.

We want to take a moment to recognize the contributions of Olivia Snarski, Membership Engagement director, Tamika Taylor, Interim Events Director, and Nick Masercola, Communications Associate, all of whom transitioned out of Civic Hall a week ago. Though we are sorry to see them go, we hope and expect that they will continue to participate in the Civic Hall community as members.

2018 EMERGING CITY CHAMPIONS FELLOWSHIP APPLICATIONS OPEN
The Emerging City Champions fellowship is accepting applications for the 2018-19 cohort. Launched in 2015 with support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the program provides upcoming civic leaders with funding and support to launch one project that will enhance public space, urban mobility or civic engagement in their city. Knight Foundation today announced a $250,000 reinvestment in the program.

The Emerging City Champions fellowship is open to anyone who meets the following criteria:

  • They must be between the ages of 19-35.
  • The project must take place in or benefit one of the 26 communities where Knight invests.
  • Projects must contribute to improving public space, urban mobility or civic engagement.
  • Applications must include a multimedia submission that describes their project.

The deadline to apply is Monday, April 2, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Successful applicants will be awarded $5,000 for their project, and receive ongoing mentorship, networking and capacity building opportunities. Visit www.emergingcitychampions.org for more information and to apply.

MEGACITIES-SHORTDOCS FESTIVAL: “START’UP - TECH FOR GOOD”
MegaCities-ShortDocs Festival is an international association of public interest founded in Paris, in 2014, whose objective is to inspire through short documentary films, citizens, associations, businesses and governments to set in motion new initiatives that contribute to a society more respectful of the environment and offering greater solidarity among citizens.

For the 4th Edition, there is a new section with a dedicated recognition “Start’Up - TECH for GOOD” to give international visibility to start ups that bring solutions with a positive impact, on an environmental and/or social dimensions, in a context of very large cities, such as NYC. Read more about it and submit a short video of your solution/start up, by registering here. [Deadline: July 31]

Amazon Web Services provides infrastructure that allows startups to grow and thrive, and AWS Activate is a program that allows you to access those resources quickly. From Technical and Business Essentials Online Trainings to Promotional Credits that can be used on a variety of AWS products, this offer provides an unparalleled opportunity for folks who are getting started and looking to scale up. Interested? Applying is easy for members of the Civic Hall community!

First, visit the AWS Activate webpage https://aws.amazon.com/activate/portfolio-signup to apply.

  1. Use this Organization ID (case-sensitive): 0eqef
  2. Provide your AWS Account ID on the application. Promotional Credits will be added directly to this account, so please double check it - we cannot transfer credits in the future.
  3. Please provide your company domain email address regardless of the email associated with your AWS Account ID. Personal email addresses are likely to be unrecognized and rejected, complicating application processing and billing inquiries.

We’ll kick off with dedicated Civic Hall office hours mid-March at the AWS Loft. Any questions? Email community@civichall.org

#FEMALEFOUNDERS: APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN FOR DWT’S WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS BOOT CAMP
DWT is pleased to announce that applications are now open for its annual WEB (Women Entrepreneurs Boot Camp) to be held on April 30, 2018. Approximately 24 female founders will be invited to participate in a daylong immersive program designed to impart practical advice and develop actionable skills. WEB is designed for founders who have raised third party capital (whether through grants, angel investors, an incubator or accelerator program or an institutional round) or are generating revenue. In past years, our cohorts have included founders from Palo Alto, Boston, Dallas, Chicago and Washington D.C. 

This year’s curriculum includes:

  • Communicating your value proposition to your market
  • Best practices for successful fundraising
  • Creating a compelling pitch deck
  • Overcoming bias in VC interviews
  • Tips on how to command the stage with a perfect pitch
  • Deep dive conversations with leading angel and growth investors

Application and program information found here. The deadline for applications is March 19. 

Last Update: March 19, 2018