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Toys 4 Tots Happy Hour Toy Drive

On Tuesday, December 18, 2012, MOD Success will be hosting their first annual Toys 4 Tots Happy Hour Toy Drive event at Hudson Grille, located at 128 Bedford Street, Stamford, CT from More »

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Stamford Take Off Your Clothes

On Saturday, October 20, 2012, MOD Success partnered up with Person-to-Person, a non-profit organization that provides clothing, food and financial assistance for local residents, for their first ever event at The University More »

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CEO Dinner with David Salinas

MOD Success hosted it first CEO Dinner with Digital Surgeons CEO David Salinas at SCB in Stamford, CT. An intimate evening setting, David discussed his background of being an average student growing More »

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Toys 4 Tots Happy Hour Toy Drive

On Tuesday, December 18, 2012, MOD Success will be hosting their first annual Toys 4 Tots Happy Hour Toy Drive event at Hudson Grille, located at 128 Bedford Street, Stamford, CT from 7pm-9pm.

Toys for Tots is an organization that was created to play an active role in the development of children. Their mission is to help less fortunate children throughout the United States experience the joy of Christmas. Every year, between the months of October, November and December, Toys for Tots collects new and unwrapped toys for infants to twelve year old children. All toy donations are then sorted by age and gender and distributed as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children within the communities where the campaigns are conducted.

We invite you to join us on this evening as we take part in touching the lives of the children within our community. Feel free to extend the invitation to your friends, family and coworkers. As the year is coming to an end, this will serve as a time to gather with old friends, network with other young professionals and meeting new friends.

If you will be attending, please RSVP via e-mail at info@modsuccess.org. If you are unable to attend the event but would like to send toy donations, please let us know and we will make provisions for pick up.

 

MOD Mayor Pavia

Stamford Take Off Your Clothes

On Saturday, October 20, 2012, MOD Success partnered up with Person-to-Person, a non-profit organization that provides clothing, food and financial assistance for local residents, for their first ever event at The University of Connecticut’s Stamford Campus.

Stamford residents, family members and friends enjoyed a day of food, fun and working for a cause. There were over 50 volunteers working seamlessly to sort all donations of new and gently used clothing, shoes, outerwear and accessories that were dropped off.

Stamford’s Mayor, Michael Pavia, stopped by the event and engaged with all the families and volunteers in attendance as they enjoyed music, food and games.

“As a scholarship recipient of Person-to-Person, being a part of this campaign was great. Sometimes we receive help from an organization and forget to pour back into an organization in order for them to help others. I’m glad that we were able offer our time and services for an organization that continues to help so many in need. “  – Nekisha Wright, Director of Community Service for MOD Success

Person to Person received a large amount of donations that will help fill the closets of many families in need. The MOD Success team was truly honored to have participated in the event.

We would like to say a special thank you to everyone who participated, donated and attended the event – because of you another life will be touched.

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CEO Dinner with David Salinas

MOD Success hosted it first CEO Dinner with Digital Surgeons CEO David Salinas at SCB in Stamford, CT. An intimate evening setting, David discussed his background of being an average student growing up in Queens, NY and attending the University of Bridgeport; to how he learned about his passion for digital marketing and sales, working his way up to CEO. Attendees were enthusiastic to be enlightened by his success, get his advices on professional struggles and most importantly reinvigorate their own passions through great conversations.

Highlights from our conversation:

What made you become an entrepreneur? I’m crazy, take risks. Why not? Work hard and hustle. Put your head down and charge forward. Don’t lose that confidence.

How did you market yourself in the beginning? Selling SEO, I learned everything I could about it. Pick your avenue. Your brand isn’t about your perception of you; remove yourself from the equation.

Greatest mistake that you’ve learned from? Hire slow, fire fast. Having the right, quality people to work with.

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Art & Wine Recap

MOD Success teamed up with Franklin Street works for an evening of Art and Wine. Franklin Street Works is a new, not-for-profit contemporary art space, café, and social gathering place in Stamford, Connecticut.

 

Attendees enjoyed a tour of the current exhibit These Transitional Spaces from the Director of the Gallery, Terri Smith. Terri discussed how art can be many different things, the challenges of keeping viewers engaged in today’s day and age of technology and decreasing attention spans.

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Q&A with Terri Smith – Creative Director for Franklin Street Works

In preparation for our Art & Win Social at Franklin Street Works on Thursday, August 16 we sat down with Terri Smith, Creative Director for the organization to talk about opening the art space, choosing artist and how young professionals can start collecting art. (If you would like to attend the event please RSVP by emailing: modsuccess2010 {at} gmail {dot} com)

Q. What is considered Contemporary Art?
Contemporary art is generally agreed upon to be any art created after 1967 and, more broadly, it is simply the art happening today, during our lifetime. However, the terminology for art movements and the chronological tracking of them is in constant flux. For example in sixty years, it is doubtful “contemporary” (or today’s art) will be made as long ago as 1967 since its production will be so far removed from the lifetime of the people discussing it. Most likely, either the definition of “contemporary art” will eventually change (e.g. art after 1990) or a new term will be invented (e.g.post-contemporary) to describe the art of our day as it’s happening decades down the road.

Q. Why is Contemporary Art important?
Contemporary Art at its best resonates with prescient currents of thought and action relating to art making and living today. Contemporary artists often examine larger societal phenomena, on-the-ground trends, emerging systems, the creative potential of ordinary or newly developed materials, and much more from perspectives that question, critique, and challenge. Artists rarely accept the status quo or current events at face value. Contemporary art is, in part, the visual representation of our physical environments, emotional states, and social interactions as they are happening.

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Art & Wine Social at Franklin Street Works

 

MOD Success has teamed up with Franklin Street Works for an evening of art, wine and mingling on Thursday, August 16th from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm EDT.

The evening will include a tour of the current contemporary art exhibit “These Transitional Spaces” by the Creative Director, Terri Smith as well as an opportunity to network. Wine and Beer will be available for purchase for five dollars a drink. The first five people to arrive get a free drink from MOD Success!

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Thursday, August 16th
5:30pm to 7:00 pm EDT
FRANKLIN STREET WORKS
41 Franklin Street
Stamford, CT 06901

Parking: During business hours, metered parking is available on Franklin Street, and paid public parking is available nearby in the Summer Street Garage (100 Summer Street), behind the Target store.
Train: Metro North New Haven Line to Stamford station (30 State Street), one mile from FSW.

To learn more about Franklin Street Works, please check out http://www.franklinstreetworks.org.

 

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Hope in Motion Re-Cap

On Sunday, June 3, 2012, the MOD Squad participated in Stamford Hospital’s Bennett Cancer Center Hope In Motion walk, run, ride event. This event brought the community together to raise funds for cancer patients within the community.

The bikers kicked off the event at 7:30am and runners followed behind at 9:30am. The remaining participants gathered at the Center of Columbus Park and enjoyed a musical performance by one of Stamford’s very own recording artists, Angelica Salem. By 10:29am the countdown began and at the sound of the gun, the walkers took off with their babies in strollers and their dogs in tow.

As a team, our goal was to raise a minimum of $1,000 and have at least 10 participants join us. We met our attendance goal of 8 adults and 2 children (who really enjoyed the walk). Unfortunately, we fell short with meeting our financial goal but were able to raise a total of $170. “I enjoyed participating in the walk. It was for a great cause in my home town. Although we, as young professionals, can’t always contribute a lot financially, showing our support in any way is great for the cause and our community.” stated first time walker for Hope in Motion, Kirk Malcolm.

Being that this was our 2nd year participating, we really look forward to next year. We plan on challenging ourselves to get more people involved, improving our financial contributions and continuing to honor those whose lives and stories have impacted ours because of this disease.

 

 

 

 

SHU Connect – Recap

The First Annual SHU Connect Networking Event, which was held on Thursday April 12th at Sacred Heart University, was a great night of networking and learning. Talking Finger, a CT Social Media Company, presented ”The Do’s and Don’ts of Social Media for College Students and Alumni”.

Erik Granato stressed the importance of having a clean Facebook page. He showed examples of unflattering photos that people had posted on their pages and expressed that even if these pictures are of friends of friends that it still can reflect negatively on you. He also mentioned that if you are looking for a job you should establish a presence on multiple social media sites such as Twitter, Blogs, YouTube, and Pinterest.

MOD Success, YEP and Pulse, were all in attendance. A representative from each Young Professional Group spoke about what their organization had to offer and shared some helpful tips, that were beneficial to them, with the future graduates. The key to future job hunting is learning the in’s and out’s of networking and social media before you have to look for a job. Lindsey Ault Authier, of MOD Success, stated “Make sure you have a Linkedin Profile. Two out of my four jobs came from my Linkedin connections”.

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SHU Connect

The Career Development and Placement Center at Sacred Heart University, is partnering with local young professional groups and Talking Finger, for its first annual young professional networking event, “SHU Connect”.  Partnering groups are: YEPPulse, and MOD Success.  The event will take place at Sacred Heart University, in University Commons, April 12th2012, 6:30pm-8:30pm Directions /For parking, use the  Front lot, left of security as you pull in.  Also attending will be Sacred Heart University students (juniors and seniors) and recent alumni.  There will be free appetizers and a cash bar.  Throughout the evening we will hear from social media experts providing tips and insight on the importance of branding through social media.  In addition, we will hear from the different young professional groups about their efforts. This event is designed to bring young professionals from the surrounding areas under one roof, and provide a hands-on networking experience for our up and coming young professional population.

 

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Building Your Financial Future Recap

 

The “Building Your Financial Future” panel discussion with guest panelists Terence Floyd, Vice President and Affordable Lending Manager of the Residential Lending Department of People’s United Bank, Douglas Shackles, Investment Advisor Representative of Equity Services, Inc. Securities and Delila Forehand, Senior Loan Officer for the Housing Development Fund of Stamford, CT on Tuesday, March 20 at Butterfield 8 Lounge & Restaurant. The panel provided young professionals an in-depth view of financial milestones and planning for their future.

Terence Floyd and Delila Forehand spoke about the home buying process and programs available to assist first time home buyers including how long the process takes, what to expect and how to prepare. Floyd stated, “The process takes about 6-12 months from the time you prepare the work, get a lender, and find the right house and close. Be sure to have all your finances in order, know your credit score and credit history.” Forehand added, “HDF provides programs and will work with individuals throughout the entire home buying process.”

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