Hartford Youth Scholar Debuts Spoken Word Piece at reSET

ewalsh • February 10, 2016

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By Community Contributor Valerie Klokow

Hartford Youth Scholar Elyssia Reyes debuted her spoken word piece “Lost in the Cords of the Me-dia” at reSET’s Open Mic Night on February 4th. Reyes is a sophomore at the University of Connecticut and she wrote this piece as part of an assignment in a sociology class assignment on the role and influence of mass media. reSET’s open mic was the public debut of Reye’s piece.

reSET is a non-profit organization whose mission is to advance the social enterprise sector. Its strategic goals are threefold: to be the “go-to” place for impact entrepreneurs, to make Hartford the Impact City, and Connecticut the social enterprise state. In addition to providing co-working space and accelerator and mentoring programs, reSET aims to inspire innovation and community collaboration, and to support entrepreneurs in creating market-based solutions to community challenges. The organization’s Open Mic Night was a family event, open to all ages and featuring singers, poets, writers, dancers and performers of any kind.

Housed on the campus of Trinity College, Hartford Youth Scholars was founded in 2005 by a group of community and business leaders, led by founding Chairman Karl Krapek to help increase college access for Hartford students and to help close the achievement gap. With a mission to create lifetime opportunities for underserved Hartford children through education, HYS’ primary objective is to place Scholars who complete our program at four-year colleges prepared to be successful in the postsecondary environment.

Currently serving 195 students from 7th grade through college seniors, HYS helps highly motivated Hartford students gain access to and graduate from best fit secondary schools and colleges. The organization provides Scholars and their families with academic, tutoring and mentoring support for 10 years, beginning the summer before students enter 7th grade and continuing through college graduation. 6th grade Hartford students are nominated to apply by parents, teachers, school administrators, etc.

For more information or to nominate a student, visit www.hartfordyouthscholars.org

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Transform Your Business This Fall: Applications Open for reSET's Retail Incubator and Digital Marketing Mastermind Programs Hartford, CT – July 17, 2024 – reSET, the Hartford-based entrepreneur support organization committed to nurturing businesses with a social mission, is excited to announce that applications are now open for two separate programs designed to help entrepreneurs grow with impact: the Retail Incubator and the Digital Marketing Mastermind. Both programs are set to run this fall, providing invaluable resources and mentorship to early-stage and established entrepreneurs alike. Applications close at midnight on July 21, with classes set to start mid-August and run through October. “Both of these programs were developed because of demand from our alumni and local entrepreneurs,” said Sarah Bodley, Executive Director of reSET. “The Retail Incubator has been popular with Hartford-area founders preparing for fall and holiday markets, or opening their own storefronts. We developed the Digital Marketing Mastermind to help local entrepreneurs build an online business presence and stand out in the online world.” Retail Incubator The Floor-Plan Retail Business Incubator is a partnership between reSET and Hartford-based Breakfast Lunch & Dinner, a community venture-building studio. Now in its fourth year, the program is designed to support product-based businesses in their stages of entrepreneurship. Participants will learn to understand customer needs, define pricing strategies, address key legal and financial topics, all to prepare their businesses for fall and winter markets. Entrepreneurs will gain insights from industry experts, access a supportive community, and receive practical tools to enhance their business acumen. For more information and to apply, please visit https://www.resetco.org/retail-incubator . Digital Marketing Mastermind The Digital Marketing Mastermind is tailored for entrepreneurs who already have a business and are looking to elevate their digital marketing efforts. This program will provide advanced strategies to boost online presence, engage with target audiences, and convert engagement into sales. Participants will learn from seasoned marketing professionals and peers, gaining the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in the digital marketplace. Entrepreneurs interested in more information on the program and application should visit https://www.resetco.org/digital-marketing-mastermind About reSET reSET is a nonprofit organization in Hartford, CT, whose mission is advancing the social enterprise sector. reSET specializes in social enterprise ― impact-driven business with a double or triple bottom line. In addition to providing coworking space, accelerator, and mentoring programs, reSET aims to inspire innovation and community collaboration and to support entrepreneurs in creating market-based solutions to community challenges. reSET’s goal is to meet entrepreneurs wherever they are in their trajectory and to help them take their businesses to the next level. Visit reSET | Where Great Companies Grow (resetco.org). # # #