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Jul. 31
Adirondack Innovation Initiative One Year Celebration!
    2127 Saranac Ave , Lake Placid, NY 12946
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You're Invited! Celebrate A2I's 1st Anniversary: Building the Adirondacks' Innovation Future.

Powered by the Adirondack Community Foundation.

Join us for a special evening as we mark one year of the Adirondack Innovation Initiative (A2I)! This is your chance to connect with fellow remote and hybrid workers, tech-enabled professionals, and innovation enthusiasts from across the greater Adirondacks.

We're thrilled to welcome our keynote speaker, Matt Dunne, Founder and Executive Director of the Center on Rural Innovation (CORI). Often hailed as a visionary in rural innovation, Matt brings unparalleled insights directly relevant to A2I’s mission. His remarkable track record of building vibrant communities and fostering economic growth—from his early days in the Vermont legislature to attracting major tech companies to rural hubs—directly informs and inspires our work. CORI is a leading force in developing public-private partnerships to foster entrepreneurship and build resilient rural economies nationwide.

What to Expect:

  • A special look at A2I's journey: celebrating past achievements and unveiling future plans.
  • An inspiring keynote address from Matt Dunne on how to build thriving tech innovation ecosystems right here in our rural communities.
  • Closing remarks by Craig Weatherup.
  • Plenty of dedicated time for networking and mingling with fellow innovators.

Enjoy complimentary appetizers and dessert! Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate, connect, and envision the future of innovation in the Adirondacks. There is limited venue capacity so secure your spot today!

A2I 1 year celebration event poster

Date / Time
Thu: Jul. 31
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm