c2c Design2Done Incubator Campaign

Brooklyn, New Yorkcorners2cornerstones Social Enterprise Incubator

$6,380

Raised of $5,000 USD

Successfully funded on Sep 10, 2012
41 supporters
127%%

About This Project

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c2c DESIGN2DONE! 


corners2cornerstones is a for-profit social enterprise that has a serious design challenge. We are launching an unprecedented effort to design and build a flexible use office space/classroom
to house a social enterprise start-up incubator in 500 sq feet of well used artists studio in a former knitting mill in Brooklyn.


c2c is for profit for a reason. We believe that to mentor we must lead by example and demonstrate that for-profit enterprises have a social responsiblity to pay-it-forward. During the two year program,
there is no cost to our incubator companies. c2c is funded through sponsorhip and business entrepreneurship grants.


WHAT IS THE c2c SOCIAL ENTERPRISE INCUBATOR?


The c2c Social Enterprise Incubator will support start-up social enterprises owned and run by formerly incarcerated men and women who have turned their lives around and applied their “street smarts”
to the design and development of viable business concepts. 


The c2c Incubator will support these social enterprises with flex-time office space, conference facilities, classes, mentoring, funding opportunity,
and a collaborative work environment that encourages idea sharing, spawns innovation, and assists these social entrepreneurs with developing sustainable and meaningful work despite the challenges that their backgrounds present. 


As the c2c social entrepreneurs leave the incubator space to run their companies, they will pay-it-forward by financially and experiencially supporting
the new social start-ups that will move into the space, drawing from the many formerly incarcerated individuals re-entering society.


RESPONSE SO FAR.


The response we have already received in support of the effort has been very gratifying and has allowed us to sign the lease and begin the design process. Until now
the c2c Social Incubator project has been entirely supported by an all-volunteer effort. To move forward and meet our move-in goal of October 2012 we need to find the funds to conquer the design & build challenge of making 500 sq feet of well
used artist’s space into a flexible, functional, professional, and hip space to service up to 8 start-ups. A tall order but one we know we can meet with your support. 

Use Of Funds

$5,000 Tipping Point Goal

WHAT WE NEED NOW. 


If c2c is successful in reaching our tipping point of $5000 we will be able to apply it toward the general renovation and outfitting of the space including:


1. Materials to gut and build out space (Kitchen/Workspace) $2500


2. Paint to cover the walls/floor/ceiling $250


3. Flexible Use Work Surfaces/Tables and chairs $1250


4. Basic office equipment/supplies (printer-fax-copier/internet connectivity/coffee pot/ microwave) $1000





If c2c is successful in reaching our total goal of $10,000 we will be able to finish the space off for optimal innovative thinking, collaboration including:


5. Dual purpose waiting/CoLAB area (casual seating for collaboration/brainstorming for our incubator companies and providing clients/customers with an hospitable place to hang out when they visit) $1250


6. Daylight lighting for long working nights $1000


7. Presentation/classroom equipment (white board, lcd projector, retractible screen, podium) $1500


8. Window Treatments for our large windows-sun filtering $750


9. Conference table and chairs $500


 

$10,000 Stretch Goal


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Rewards

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$10.00

Innovators need inspiration and atmosphere matters. Buy us some paint so we can color our space for creative thinking. Walls, floors, and ceilings—everything is in need of a fresh coat or three. At this level you become an official “FRIEND OF c2c” and will be listed on our StartSomeGood Thank-you page, c2c website, and will receive regular c2c news updates.

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$25.00

What’s a social entrepreneur without their free trade coffee? We need office equipment and supplies—coffee pot, microwave, whiteboard, lcd projector, projection screen, Canon pixma mx 892 (printer/fax/copier combo). At this level you become an official “c2c Copper Member” and will be listed WITH YOUR LINK on our StartSomeGood Thank-you page, c2c website, and will receive regular c2c news updates.

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$50.00

Deconstructive Construction! Help us design and purpose-build desks, shelving, and tables that can be moved around to suit 500 sq ft of flexible use space. At this level, you become a “c2c Bronze Member”, receive all of the above AND AN OFFICIAL c2c “STREETCRED” T-Shirt designed by LES (yes, that Lower East Side), our friend and fashion forward urban entrepreneurship.

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$75.00

Let there be light! Help make our loft shine by buying us some fabulous fixtures. At this level, you become a “c2c silver member” AND GET A FREE DAY IN THE SPACE, and all of the above.

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$100.00

Buy the build! We need to reconfigure the space to include a galley kitchen, conference room, and collaboration area. AT THIS LEVEL: You become a “c2c Gold Member” and get all of the above AND AN INVITATION TO THE SPRING 2013 WEBCAST PREMIER OF “SWAG” (working title), A DOCUMENTARY THAT TELLS THE RAW STORY OF HOW AND WHY c2c CAME TO BE.

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Select Reward
$250.00

Meetings and Much More! Buy us our conference table and chairs and help us to close the deal(s)! At this level you become a “c2c Titanium Member” and receive all of the above AND AN INVITATION TO THE c2c URBAN SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR INCUBATOR RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY AND RECEPTION.

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Select Reward
$500.00

Blindingly beautiful sunsets! Buy us our window treatments so we get more beauty than blinding! At this level, you will become a “c2c Platinum Member”, get all of the above AND A DISPLAY LISTING OF YOUR CHOICE (NAME, LOGO, MESSAGE, ETC) AS AN OFFICIAL C2C INCUBATOR PARTNER ON OUR WEBSITE WITH DAY TRIPPER OFFICE PRIVILEGES AT THE SPACE FOR 3 MONTHS.

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Select Reward
$1,000.00

Hook us up! Buy us the equipment for our enhanced internet connectivity. At this level, you become a “c2c Founding Sponsor”, get all of the above AND QUARTERLY UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL UPDATES ON THE PROGRESS OF OUR CHARTER INCUBATOR COMPANIES.

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$2,500.00

Pull up a chair! Buy us our office chairs (15) and colab space seating (something comfy) so we can get to work! At this level you become a “c2c Lifetime Sponsor”, get all of the above AND AN INCUBATOR FAMILY DINNER WITH DAVID, LESLIE AND THE CEO’s OF OUR CHARTER INCUBATOR COMPANIES catered by an Urban Entrepreneur Enterprise.

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