Case Study #1 - Colin Powell Youth Leadership Center Grand Opening

Colin Powell Youth Leadership Center Grand Opening

Created By:Chelsey Oosterhuis
For: Ridgeway Events

The Situation: The Colin Powell Youth Leadership Center was scheduled to open in early October 2007. This state-of-the-art facility is occupied by two nonprofit organizations, Urban Ventures and Cristo Rey Jesuit High School. Jointly, they wanted to host an event to showcase this long-awaited facility to their donors.

The Challenge: Unveiling the Colin Powell Youth Leadership Center in the prestigious manner it deserved while respecting limited budget provided.

The Solution: Ridgeway Events was invited to help find a solution that would provide a desired result within the financial guidelines. By enlisting the support of vendors, requesting their support through donated and discounted services along with Ridgeway Events contribution of staff time to coordinate the launch of this project, all goals were exceeded.

The Result: Ridgeway Events, in partnership with Urban Ventures and Cristo Rey Jesuit High School delivered a community experience that not only introduced the Colin Powell Youth Leadership Center but also provided a memorable experience for all guests, donors and administrators. Ridgeway Event services included:

• Coordination with General Powell’s staff
• Ribbon cutting ceremony
• Facility tours
• VIP reception
• Elegant dinner
• Enlightening program

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