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Jane’s Best Bets (7/13 – 7/17)

July 13, 2011 by Jane Krebs

First off, I would like to say congratulations to the Dayton Dragons on setting the national record for sports sell-outs this past weekend…what an accomplishment! We do truly live in a great city! And I’d like to prove it once again by letting you know about some of the great things going on here this week! On Wednesday, take a break from work and head to The Square Is Where... Yoga Class from Practice Yoga at Courthouse Square. If you haven’t been getting enough beauty sleep lately, consider going to La Comedia to see Sleeping Beauty. Listen to music at Yankee Trace with … [Read more...]

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Activated Spaces is back.

July 7, 2011 by Megan Cooper

Serida checks to make sure the QR code is working on the Dayton Creative Syndicate's installation featuring the Culture Works festival.

My last adventure got me out of the car and exploring the region via bus, bike and good ol' fashioned walking. And you know what I saw? Well, in addition to the random shopping cart and dude who was arguing about drugs - I saw great local art! And not by seeking out a gallery (although I recommend that, too) - but by just walking around. The Activated Spaces team (powered by the Greater Downtown Dayton Plan) worked with local property owners and invited artists to share their work with the community while focusing on our region's assets. It was a great success and resulted in 17 vibrant art … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Downtown Dayton, Visual Arts Tagged With: Activated Spaces, art, Cannery Art and Design Center, Downtown Dayton Partnership, generation dayton, Greater Downtown Dayton Plan, updayton

Jane’s Best Bets (6/22 – 6/26)

June 21, 2011 by Jane Krebs

Holy moly, there are a ton of things going on this week! Speaking of “holy,” this week there are several church festivals…plus many more great events. Let’s check them out! On Wednesday during your lunch hour, get moving with The Square Is Where... Dayton YMCA Presents Zumba at Courthouse Square. If you feel like having a drink, head to A.Y.O.B. at Archer's Tavern, where a new craft beer will be featured starting at 5PM or to Franco’s for Dayton Green Drinks, where they will be discussing the Pathways out of Poverty Program. I do believe it is officially summer, so even … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DMM's Best Bets, The Featured Articles Tagged With: 5 For the Kids 5K, A Special Wish, Archers, Ascension Festival, bicycle dreams, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boonshoft Museum, Centerville Farmers Market, Clambake for Kids’ Sake, culture works, Dayton Art Institute, Dayton Green Drinks, Dirty Little Secret, Fenwick Festival, generation dayton, Glow Fore Wishes, Hops Over the Moon, Jackass Flats, Junior League of Dayton, Michelob Women in Jazz Festival, Party Arty, St. Peter Festival, The Lion King, The Neon, The Wine Loft, Twilight Concert, Wiley’s

Jane’s Best Bets (5/11 – 5/15)

May 10, 2011 by Jane Krebs

I hope you had a terrific week! Thanks to all who "got out" and "gave back" this past Friday for Generation Dayton Day…it was a huge success! Dayton is fortunate to have many wonderful young professionals! This week, be sure to "get out" again, as there are many great things going on in our community! On Wednesday, find out how trash can be turned into treasure with the exhibit, 'Trash? Look Again' at the Dayton Art Institute. For some great networking, attend Business After Hours at Dayton Convention Center. Afterwards, head to Fifth Third Field as the Dragons play the Lake … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DMM's Best Bets, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Business After Hours, clothes that work, Dayton Art Institute, Dayton Children's Medical Center, Dayton Dragons, Dayton Visual Arts Center, DCDC, Furry Skurry 2011, generation dayton, Hunks in Heels, Junior League of Dayton, Oregon Express, The Pub at The Greene, Things to do in Dayton, Urban Nights

Get Out & Give Back Dayton!

May 2, 2011 by Megan Cooper

Every year, Generation Dayton (the young professional arm of the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce) celebrates their anniversary not by receiving gifts, but by giving the gifts of their time and talent to the community in the form of a major volunteer effort. This year, the effort is bigger than ever, and GenD is inviting ALL area young professionals to join them. You don't have to be a Generation Dayton member to have a great time, enjoy lunch and spend a few hours making a difference in the community. It's THIS Friday - RSVP now. More info on their Facebook event page. So, that's the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Featured Articles, Young Professionals Tagged With: generation dayton, volunteerism, Young Professionals

Change in Dayton is happening!

April 13, 2011 by Yvette Kelly-Fields

Things in Dayton are looking up. Hiring, although slowly, is on the rise (New jobs, tax revenues show region stabilizing, Dayton Daily News, March 25, 2011). Home ownership is up. Nightlife downtown, particularly in areas like the Oregon District, is lively and vibrant. These small yet noticeable changes are the direct result of the individual and collective efforts of many people who, despite the sluggish economy, believe in the potential of Dayton; those people are working to launch business and social initiatives that revitalize neighborhoods, spur economic growth and keep people in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Networking, Clubs & Associations, Volunteer Opportunities, Young Professionals Tagged With: conference, Dayton, generation dayton, ohio, updayton, Young Professionals

My Summit Story: The Projects and the People

April 7, 2011 by Megan Cooper

Shawn Neff is a busy guy. Living downtown and working in Springfield, when he’s not on the road, he’s out socializing or involved in projects that are impacting his community. As his adoptive home, and he’s doing a lot to make Dayton a place he's proud of. Here’s his Summit story. After the 2009 Summit, Shawn volunteered as a member of the Wayne Avenue Corridor Committee – a group committed to cleaning up and highlighting the area connecting the Oregon District with the Cannery Arts District. Then, at the 2010 Summit, Shawn took a leadership role with Downtown Street Buzz, a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Getting Involved Tagged With: generation dayton, JumpstART, Shawn Neff, updayton, Young Creatives Summit

No Foolin’ – Great YP Events in April

March 31, 2011 by Megan Cooper

FEATURED EVENT Friday, April 15th: updayton's Young Creatives Summit Dayton Convention Center Friday, April 15; 3-6 PM $15 ($5 for Students) Info Packet (agenda, breakout descriptions, etc) HERE The Summit has been slightly revamped to meet the needs of the busy young creative while maintaining the mission of giving YOU a say in the direction of the Dayton region. This year's features include: a shortened Summit (3-6 PM), a great "speed networking" professional development opportunity, and established regional organizations such as the Downtown Dayton Partnership, CityWide … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Young Professionals Tagged With: Dayton Creative Syndicate, Dayton Dutch Lions, generation dayton, Great Escape, HYPE, JumpstART, Red Cross Associate Board, updayton, Young AFCEAns, Young Creatives Summit, Young Professionals

YPs Lead Effort to Enliven Downtown Storefronts With Art, New Businesses

March 10, 2011 by Kristen Wicker

The Activated Spaces project team leaders met for lunch at Carmen's Deli downtown to discuss their strategies for enlivening the city's street-level spaces.

When it comes to revitalizing downtown, Dayton-area young professionals are stepping up to the plate glass window. Members of Generation Dayton and updayton, organizations that empower and engage young professionals, are leading a new project called Activated Spaces. This project is part of the Greater Downtown Dayton Plan, a strategic blueprint for the future of downtown. “We are so excited these young professionals have developed and are leading this important effort,” said Dr. Michael Ervin, co-chair of the Greater Downtown Dayton Plan. “Creating a center city that attracts … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Street-Level Art, The Featured Articles Tagged With: arts, Dayton, Downtown Dayton, generation dayton, updayton, Young Professional

YP Roundup – Here Comes the Spring

March 3, 2011 by Megan Cooper

Wow - a few days into March and I'm just publishing this now. I guess that's what happens when February is the shortest month and the sun starts luring people (me) outside and away from computers. Anyway - just in time for First Friday (btw: check out the fab listing of galleries, bands, outdoor rec events and more on the event calendar) - here is a shortened edition the YP Roundup. Since you've got the handy-dandy DMM calendar, this Roundup will start to feature just one or two events each week from our great local YP organizations. Check out organizational Web pages or the DMM … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Young Professionals Tagged With: Dayton Ballet Barre, Dayton Creative Syndicate, generation dayton, HYPE, JumpstART, Young Professionals, YPs

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