Realizing a Social Entrepreneurial Vision for Revitalizing Main Street

Published: April 25, 2010, 9 p.m.

Join us for an inspiring discussion with Justin Rydzewski and Wayne Blanchard, who, as Central Michigan University students, not only brainstormed a social entrepreneurial idea to help both Main Street and the American Red Cross, but also made the idea a reality. Their project, called "Downtown for a Pint", was so successful that they are about to launch "Downtown for a Pint 2". Justin and Wayne will discuss both the logistical and motivational challenges that they faced, and the strategies and inner resources that were implemented to overcome these challenges.