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TEDxWindyCity at Museum of Science and Industry Chicago

October 6, 2010 from 4:30pm to 10pm

October 6, 2010Museum of Science and Industry Chicagowww.TEDxWindyCity.comhttp://twitter.com/TEDxWindyCitywww.facebook.com/TEDxWindyCityTheme: Best Idea's Since Sliced BreadSpeakers: Homaro Cantu, Dickson Despommier, Mari GallagherSee More

Jamie N. Jones is attending Shannon Downey's event Aug 30, 2010

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Jamie N. Jones is now a member of TEDxWindyCity Aug 30, 2010

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Dario Medina is now a member of TEDxWindyCity Aug 25, 2010

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TEDxWindyCity Tickets On Sale NOW

Hey MembersWell tickets went on sale yesterday at 9am and we are 50% sold!! If you haven't gotten your tickets yet, I highly suggest you get them today.www.TEDxWindyCity.comShannonSee More

Blog post by Shannon Downey Aug 24, 2010

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TEDxWindyCity at Museum of Science and Industry Chicago

October 6, 2010 from 4:30pm to 10pm

rachael cain is attending Shannon Downey's event Aug 19, 2010

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rachael cain and Carol Montgomery joined TEDxWindyCity Aug 19, 2010

Shannon Downey replied to Shannon Downey's discussion 'Would you take on the challenge of LIVING in the Museum for 1 month?'

There is one in Naperville but that is a separate event. We had our first TEDxWindyCity event in February. October will be our second and it's going to be great! We welcome any and all support. Why don't you email me and we'll work…

Aug 17, 2010

Hugh Jedwill replied to Shannon Downey's discussion 'Would you take on the challenge of LIVING in the Museum for 1 month?'

Arghhh! Oh well, maybe next time. Btw, would like to connect and see how I can help out with TedxWindyCity. Last I heard it was in the burbs so a city-based initiative is one I'd like to support.

Aug 17, 2010

Shannon Downey and Hugh Jedwill are now friends Aug 17, 2010

Shannon Downey replied to Shannon Downey's discussion 'Would you take on the challenge of LIVING in the Museum for 1 month?'

Bummer! The deadline just passed last week. Hopefully it will be so successful that they'll do it again and it will be your Amstel Light moment my friend!

Aug 17, 2010

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Hugh Jedwill replied to Shannon Downey's discussion 'Would you take on the challenge of LIVING in the Museum for 1 month?'

Shannon, just joined this ning site and saw this. It's probably over, but I've always dreamed of doing something like this. (like the Amstel Light ad where all the guys stay after the tour - but in a museum). If it's still possible…

Aug 17, 2010

Hugh Jedwill is now a member of TEDxWindyCity Aug 17, 2010

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TEDxWindyCity October Speakers

Oct 6 TEDxWindyCity; not a moment, but a movementChicago Convergence Aug 16, 2010 (Chicago) – “Within three days we had sold out all 300 tickets”,Shannon Downey reported of the previous February TEDxWindyCity, “I wentafter the license because I love TED, I love what they do, I love theaccess they give online – but there is something so magical about beingin a room with people who are doing these amazing things.”Like…See More

Blog post by Shannon Downey Aug 16, 2010

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Would you take on the challenge of LIVING in the Museum for 1 month? 4 Replies

www.monthatthemuseum.orgLive at MSI for 1 monthLearn a ton of scienceWrite about your experiencesWalk away with $10k and cool tech gadgets(You wouldn't…Continue

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Chicago Food Deserts

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-0812-food-deserts-20100811,0,5885565.storyThis…Continue

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If you had to choose... 5 Replies

Between the event being in the OmniMax theater (cool factor) with tickets hovering around $50 or the museum rotunda (less glamour...more room) with tickets hovering around $30 ... which would you…Continue

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TEDxWindyCity Tickets On Sale NOW

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Well tickets went on sale yesterday at 9am and we are 50% sold!! If you haven't gotten your tickets yet, I highly suggest you get them today.

www.TEDxWindyCity.com

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Posted by Shannon Downey on August 24, 2010 at 10:22am

TEDxWindyCity October Speakers

Oct 6 TEDxWindyCity; not a moment, but a movement

Chicago Convergence Aug 16, 2010

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Posted by Shannon Downey on August 16, 2010 at 10:09am

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Connecting the Dots

The Scenario

Many clients who I have had the opportunity to meet are looking for a quick and easy way to dabble in social media by creating a Facebook fan page and / or Twitter account without fully understanding how social media can impact their business. Creating a Facebook fan page and Twitter account are free, require minimum effort and gives them a false sense of security of having a… Continue

Posted by Niti Vaish on August 9, 2010 at 9:49pm

We have a Manifesto!

Over the last few months our team has been meeting regulary to craft a

brilliant plan for the future of TEDxWindyCity. We decided an important

first step was to reflect on our collective goals and values for the

events.

We all agreed that in the end we aim to craft an incredible series of

events that 1. are open and accessible to everyone who is inspired by

TED 2. create a community and 3. provide a platform for people doing

amazing things.

We… Continue

Posted by Shannon Downey on August 4, 2010 at 2:40pm