When

Thursday December 17, 2015 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM CST
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Where

Hyatt Place Chicago
5225 S. Harper Avenue
Chicago, IL 60615

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Contact

Nita Marchant
SSN Small Business & Nonprofit Development Group
(773) 614-7619
sbnd@ssncandoit.com

sponsor & Exhibit opportunities

$500 Gold Level Sponsor

20 Event Guest Passes
10 Complimentary Books "Life Through Lasagna Eyes: The Recipes for Life"
Company Logo and Website Link on Sam's Gourmet Lasagna and SBND websites
Company Logo in all printed, social media and email marketing materials
6 Foot Exhibitor Table

$250 Silver Level Sponsor

10 Event Guest Passes
5 Complimentary Books, "Life Through Lasagna Eyes: The Recipes of Life"
Company Logo and Honorary Mention of your company sponsorship in all printed, social media and email marketing materials

$150 Table Sponsor

8 Event Passes
3 Complimentary Books, "Life Through Lasagna Eyes: The Recipes of Life"
Honorary Mention of your company sponsorship in all printed, social media and email marketing materials

All donations and sponsorships are tax deductible.

Sponor Registration

To register as a sponsor, email your contact person's name, company name, email address and phone number to sbnd@ssncandoit.com or for more information phone (773) 614-7619. Click here to view sponsorship opportunity details.

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Sam's Book Signing & Press Reception

Join SBND as we host a private book signing press reception in honor of Sam "The Lasagna Lady." Her book, “Life Through Lasagna Eyes” unveils strategies for healing the hurt imposed on our families, friends and neighbors through gun violence. Meet a mother who turned the pain of tragedy into a thriving business. "There is life after WHY..." Sam has been featured on various Chicago TV news stations.

"My story is bundled with hope to uplift everyone to soar in the face of tragedy and heartbreak to finding their passion; no matter what."

Click here for sneak preview interview by Barbara Henry and Laura Jordon at Intellection Radio.

Registered Sponors & Supporers

We thank our guests for registering and appreciate those who have contributed thus far to the success of Sam's Book Signing Press Reception as supporters, hosts, venue and food sponsors.

Table Sponsor: Merle Robinson, Windy City Smoker's Club

SDBN Advisory Board Hosts (click here to view profile of board members):

Kathy Edwards (KME International)

Ruby Gray (SBND Board Member)

Mary Lastrapes (RTR Management and Consulting Services, LLC)

Nita Marchant (Strategic Solutions Network, Inc.)

Bob Shemansky (RMD & Associates/Architects)

press release & Event Details

In light of unprecedented reports of gun violence seizing communities of color, the release of her book, "Life Through Lasagna Eyes: The Recipes for Life" published by PIAOTT Publishing, is timely.

In addition to interviews and a brief introduction of Sam's new book, those who attend will enjoy a delicious taste of Sam's Gourmet Lasagna. Five percent of all book sales will be donated to Kids Off The Block, Inc., gun intervention program.

Date: Thursday, December 17, 2015

Time: Doors open for check-in mix & mingle at 5:30 pm

and Program begins 6:00 pm

$25 suggested donation for two entry passes per registered guest helps cover event costs. Complimentary entry passes are extended to certified SBND Members and Media.

FREE copy of "Life Through Lasagna Eyes" book

for first 25 who register and attend.

Join Sam and SBND to enjoy an evening of

good Sam's Gourmet Lasagna food,

good company and

good holiday cheer.

Click here to view press release and register to attend.

invited guests

Why attend? If you or someone you know has been impacted by gun violence, attend the event in support of a mother who turned the pain of tragedy into a thriving business.

Who should attend? All news media representatives, business, educators and community leaders are encouraged to register, attend and report on this "community good news story."

Tax Deductible Donations: Tax deductible donations contributed to support the event will help launch 2016 SBND community enterprise capacity building initiatives.

SSN Small business & nonprofit development group (SBND)

SBND is a 501c3 tax exempt community enterprise support network. As a team, we create network events and education programs designed to increase revenue streams, cultivate new legal enterprises and develop job opportunities in communities served by our partners, sponsors and associate members.

SBND support network constituents consist of individuals, corporations, small business and nonprofit social service community organizations that range from micro enterprises with annual receipts of $35,000 or less to small business or nonprofit community enterprises with annual receipts of over $1 million dollars.

Click here to learn more about SBND