130+ TOP KEYNOTES & OTHER SPEAKERS AT 2014 INNOVATION SUMMIT APRIL 29-30 Thought - and innovation action - leaders from companies, the public sector, NGOs and academia address major topics that can help propel your organization achieve greater success through innovation Partial list of confirmed speakers
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	OVER 150 COMPANIES & ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTED AT INNOVATION SUMMIT Attend to make connections with companies from startups to emerging growth, mid-market & Fortune 500 businesses, plus government agencies, nonprofits, NGOs, academia and more
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	SUMMARY OF STRONG SCHEDULE FOR INNOVATION SUMMIT ON APRIL 29 & 30 Vital topics, top keynotes and other speakers make this a "must-attend" event for anyone serious about innovation in their company or other organization
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	OUTSTANDING ARRAY OF VITAL TOPICS AT 2014 INNOVATION SUMMIT Over 30 sessions on key innovation topics: Cybersecurity, funding options (venture, angels, others), urban issues (water, energy, transport) & huge US & global market, healthcare, innovation accelerators, and much more
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	MEMBER NEWS: INNOVATION PAYS OFF IN FUNDING FOR CLUB MEMBER'S COMPANY Congrats to Jeff Grass, WG99, and his team at LiveSafe, where his third time as a startup entrepreneur is again a charm!
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	SIRIUS XM CHANNEL 111 - INNOVATION NAVIGATION SHOW & WEBSITE Wharton Professor Dave Robertson has a stimulating show, and great resources on his website, InnoNavi.com The Motto: Charting a Path to Better Innovation, and the show lives up to it
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	INNOVATION SUMMIT LOGISTICS: FHI 360 & LODGING Superb modern FHI 360 will foster connections and content Five nice nearby hotels offer special rates for Summit attendees
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	SIRIUS XM CHANNEL 111 - BUSINESS RADIO POWERED BY THE WHARTON SCHOOL 24/7 Tune in from car or online, to gain knowledge about many different topics from innovation to marketing, finance to startups, the markets, technology and branding, from top professionals at Wharton
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	EIC ANNOUNCES NOMINATIONS FOR 18th ANNUAL PRISM AWARDS - NODS FOR JULIA ROBERTS, MERYL STREEP, OPRAH Marie Dyak, the EIC (Entertainment Industries Council)'s Exec. VP recently spoke about the PRISM Awards to the Wharton Club of DC's Nonprofit Forum
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	WHARTON ALUM JEFF GOODMAN (WG96) LAUNCHES ONLINE CHOCOLATE RETAILER BRIGHT RIVER CHOCOLATE! Wharton alum Jeff Goodman (WG96) launched online chocolate retailer Bright River Chocolate in late 2013 and recently partnered with USA TODAY for a tour of San Francisco's iconic chocolate scene.
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	HOLIDAY GREETINGS, & REPORT ON STATE OF THE WHARTON CLUB OF DC Highlights of another terrific year for the Wharton Club of DC and its 500+ Members Summary of key programs that help members advance in their careers & lives
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	WHARTON CLUB MEMBER RUNS 'THE MOST FUN TECH COMPANY IN MARYLAND' TechBisnow Highlights Heinan Landa in its Newsletter 12-18-2013
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	BREAKING NEWS: DC WHARTON CLUB OFFERS NEW, INNOVATIVE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM FOR MEMBERS ONLY DC Wharton Club, creates valuable new benefit for Club members: what is believed to be first of its kind Young Alumni Mentorship program offering recent - and not so recent - alums chance to connect for mutual benefit
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	MEMBER NEWS: HEINAN LANDA'S OPTIMAL NETWORKS CONTINUES EXPANSION Heinan credits the Wharton-HBS Leads Council as factor in firm's ongoing growth
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	INNOVATION SUMMIT STEERING COMMITTEE Meet the Organizers for the Upcoming 1st Annual Global Growth & Innovation Summit in Washington, DC
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	FINANCIAL EXPERTS BLAME POLITICS FOR INADEQUATE ECONOMIC POLICIES Members of Press & Wharton Club hear salient views from Mohamed El-Erian, CEO/CIO of $2 Trillion PIMCO, Sheila Bair. former FDIC Chair & Stanford Prof. John Taylor
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	WHARTON WORLD NEWS: TRAVELERS, STARTUP FUNDING & MORE Whether your feats are Olympian or not, the Wharton Washington World Wire welcomes your latest breaking news you'd like to share with other Wharton DC Members
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	BEYOND WHARTON & CHEESESTEAKS, SEVEN MORE REASONS TO PLAN A TRIP TO PHILLY NOW Yes, we know there are SO many more reasons to head up I-95 or by Amtrak back to Wharton, Penn's campus, & many attractions - These include new ideas from ShermansTravel.com
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	INNOVATION SUMMIT: ABOUT THE CONFERENCE VENUE A perfect venue for this highly insightful conference, the right atmosphere to spur your networking and creative powers
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	FED GOVERNMENT TO SPEND $50 BILLION IN SMALL BIZ SET-ASIDES IN NEXT 100 DAYS Thanks to Richard Lewis for this news you can use Big Opportunity for businesses in a position to capitalize on this
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	MONICA MEDINA NAMED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF WHARTON PUBLIC POLICY INITIATIVE Press release from Wharton announces key part of team who will be heading Initiative office in DC
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	REMINDER: CALL FOR MEMBERS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR VP POSTS IN DC WHARTON CLUB All current Wharton Club members welcome to be considered for our leadership team to maintain the vitality of our Club, one of the largest, most active, and most vibrant in the Wharton Alumni Network
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	REMINDER: CALL FOR MEMBERS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR OFFICER POSTS IN DC WHARTON CLUB All current Wharton Club members welcome to be considered for our leadership team to maintain the vitality of our Club, one of the largest, most active, and most vibrant in the Wharton Alumni Network
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	WHEN SELF-GIFTING GIVES YOU A TAX-DEDUCTION - JOIN NOW TO SAVE, BUILD YOUR CAREER, GAIN ACCESS Self-Gifting? Here's how it can work for you, with a 2012 tax benefit either as a business or charitable deduction, if you charge it no later than Monday, December 31
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	$11 MILLION TO ESTABLISH THE WHARTON PUBLIC POLICY INITIATIVE Input sought from Wharton Alums for this important initiative based in DC Area
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	EMBASSY OF THE PHILIPPINES RESIDENCE: RECEPTION & BRIEFING OCTOBER 12, 2011 A fortunate group of alums and guests were very glad they came out to attend this event and learn so much about the Philippines' culture and economics and the long-standing relationship with the United States
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	DELIGHTFUL EVENING AT GEORGIA'S EMBASSY RESIDENCE: LEGACY OF ACHIEVEMENT, FUTURE OF GREAT PROMISE Members and Guests of DC Wharton, Harvard B-School & Natl Economist Clubs glimpse beauty of Georgia and its people while visiting Georgia's Embassy Residence and meeting with Embassy personnel
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	WHY JOIN THE DC WHARTON CLUB? WHAT OUR MEMBERS SAY........ If you're unsure whether to join or renew, consider these comments by members on the benefits they've received - and please let us know how the Club has helped you
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	Green Business Summit II Post-Conference Summation GBS-II Paves the Way for a Green Economy - Matches Entrepreneurs with Opportunities and Jolts Thinking by Joan Michelson
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	U.S. Flag Flown in Afghanistan in Honor of this Club Wharton DC Club was Honored with an American Flag Raised on a U.S. Air Force Base in Afghanistan
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	New Book by Jeremy Rifkin Keynote Speaker from Wharton DC Club's Recent Green Business Summit II Posts Blog on HuffPost to Launch New Book: The Empathic Civilization
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	Business of Government Roundtable Session on Virtual Proposals Generates Lively Discussion Members and guests present had opportunity to hear from outstanding speakers, Olessia Smotrova-Taylor and Ben Rowland, and interact and network with one another, and enjoy nice (non-virtual) dinner
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