Calling all of our brides and grooms…HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT…The Container Store now is offering a Bridal Registry Program.  We were so excited to hear about this because we know how many young couples could benefit from their oodles of products.  The public opening was a huge hit.  We especially loved to watch the SUPER FAN scan the aisles.  Congratulations on the staff to a job well done.

Talk about people being excited about organization!!!!  And…I am one of those.  There is something on every aisle I could employ in my home, office, life and feel much better about myself.  The Container Store was one of the most talked about openings in Indianapolis with 2100 people in attendance for the Opening Gala.  It was an incredible evening that left everyone genuinely surprised by the extent of the event.  Most importantly, The Container Store announced the Women’s Fund of Central Indiana would be the beneficiary of ten percent of the weekend’s earnings.

The store looked amazing.  The decor was amazing.  The food was amazing.  And the entertainment didn’t stop.  Congratulations to The Container Store for opening up with a BANG!

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CATERING | Hoaglin Catering.  DECOR | Detail & Design.  ENTERTAINMENT | Endless Summer Band.

Day Three began with sessions on Community-Centered Healthcare and Transformative Educational Experiences.   The closing luncheon included a lively presentation by Geoffrey Canada, CEO of the Harlem Children’s Zone.

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VENUES |  The Conrad Indianapolis.  The Artsgarden.

Day Two began with remarks from Darell Zink (CEO of Strategic Capital Partners) and a tour of the  Avondale Meadows education partners, Challenge Foundation Academy and the Charles Tindley Accelerated School.  The tour was followed by a luncheon with Warren Buffet, where he discussed why holistic revitalization is a smart investment.

The afternoon included breakout sessions on Building a Culture of Excellence, The Keys to Success, and Sustainable Funding.  The evening concluded with a dinner with featured speaker, Congressman Andre Carson, and Julian Robertson, one of the funders of Purpose Built Communities.

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VENUES | D’Amore.  The Conrad Indianapolis.

We were honored and inspired to photograph the three-day seminar for Purpose Built Communities.  The objective of the non-profit organization is to revitalize communities across the nation.  To that end, they are transforming struggling and poverty-stricken neighborhoods, such as Avondale Meadows in Indianapolis, into vibrant and sustainable communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Day One highlights included remarks and presentations from:  Greg Giornelli (President of Purpose Built Communities), Shirley Franklin (Former Atlanta Mayor and CEO of Purpose Built Communities), and Thomas Cousins (Chair Emeritus and Co-Founder of Purpose Built Communities).

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VENUES | The Conrad Indianapolis and Artsgarden.