Dear SEEED Summit Attendees:
Welcome to the 4th annual SEEED Summit at Brown University! We are eagerly awaiting your arrival
for an action-packed two days, during which opportunities will abound to share, learn, collaborate,
connect, and inspire. Prior to your arrival we wanted to share some important information regarding
summit programming and your trip to Providence.
Accommodations
The Dean Hotel
We refer attendees to The Dean, boutique hotel at 122 Fountain St. in the heart of downtown
Providence. The Dean supports social enterprise in a number of ways, a few of which you can
read about here.
Registration
Friday
8 am to 12 pm in Alumnae Hall, 194 Meeting St, Providence, RI 02906
12 pm to 5 pm in The SEEED Summit Tent, Brown’s Main Green
Saturday
All day, Salomon Lobby, 79 Waterman Street on Brown’s Main Green
Getting Around
A map of the Brown University buildings where SEEED events are held is available on the following
page. From Brown, getting downtown is an easy 20 minute walk. You can also use public transport
with RIPTA or call an eco-friendly bike taxi with Sol Chariots or EcoPedicab. Uber or Lyft are options
as well!
Parking
You said you had difficulty parking around Brown last year and we heard your concerns! We’ve
reserved 22 parking spaces free of charge at the First Church of Christ Scientist, 71 Prospect St,
Providence, RI 02906.
Parking is also available at the Brown University Visitor Parking lot, located at the intersection
of Power and Thayer Streets. Rates can be found here. Metered and free on street parking
is also available around campus. Free parking is available several blocks from campus (all day near
Governor and Ives, after 10am north of campus off Thayer Street near Bowen, Lloyd, and Keene.)
Social Media
To follow the action in real time:
• Live tweet using #SEEED15
• Like us on Facebook
• Follow us on Twitter @segreenhouse
Conference Events
Coaching: Friday, April 24th from 12:00 - 1:30 pm and Saturday, April 25th from 12:30 – 2:00
SEEED Summit Tent (Main Green)
SEEED Coaching offers half-hour, one-on-one coaching sessions with successful social and
business entrepreneurs. Browse through available coaches and book your personalized session
at seeed.org/coaching.
Buy with Heart Marketplace: Friday, April 14th from 12:00 - 3:30 pm
SEEED Summit Tent (Main Green)
Support local social enterprises and shop for gifts that give back! A list of featured vendors
is available here.
Social Events
Pre-Conference Cocktail: Thursday, April 23rd from 6:00 - 8:00 pm
The Social Enterprise Greenhouse Hub
10 Davol Square l Unit 100
Providence, RI 02903
Join us to kick off the conference with cocktails and conversation at Social Enterprise Greenhouse’s
new Hub, RI’s first co-working, community, and educational space. Meet Hub members (or become
one yourself!) and mingle with other summit attendees growing the impact sector in Rhode Island
and beyond. Samplings from Whole Foods and local social venture The Bug Banquet , as well as
good local beverages will be available.
SEEED Social Hosted by WaterFire Providence - Friday, April 24th from 6:00 - 10:00 pm
WaterFire Arts Center
475 Valley Street
Providence, RI 02908
This year’s SEEED Social will be hosted by WaterFire Providence at the new WaterFire Arts Center.
Hear welcome remarks from Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza and Rhode Island General Treasurer
Seth Magaziner. Hear music from local bands richard, Butter, RISDIO, and the Clyde Lawrence Band
while enjoying food and drink from local do well do good businesses.
Emergency Contacts
Julie Meros: 443-895-7564
Kelly Ramirez: 401-749-7238
Antonieta Falconi: 401-400-1262
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