Innovative Community Pop-Up

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We are excited to share that the Halo Food Project, in collaboration with Watson Institute, and BMO Fellowship, to host a one-day community-based basecamp event for 75 young, emerging entrepreneurs, leaders, and changemakers as frontline EJ, Climate, Food, Mobility & Clean-Tech ventures & leaders on June 12, 2025, at The University of Southern California’s Dr. Medicine Crow Bldg Courtyard.

Date: Thu Jun 12 2025

Time: 11:00 AM

Location: University of Southern California, Dr. Medicine Crow Bldg Courtyard (Formerly VKC)

Come join us for a summer day filled with exciting discussions and innovations in the fields of climate, food, and clean tech! This event will bring together experts, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts to explore sustainable solutions for a better California.

Who should attend? Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, Non-Profits, CBO's, Ventures, Start Ups, Leaders & Changemakers. First 20 attendees will receive a free sustainable gift!

Why? Attendees will make meaningful connections with succesful Leaders, experts and game changers. Attendees will also receive free productive business tools and resources such as AI, software, new platforms and more.

What's Happening:

• Come experience Live Story Telling
• Hang with featured leaders at their booths
• Participate in Interactive Panel Discussions w/live Q&A
• Participate in our live event LA "Community Hack" to win amazing prizes!
• Enjoy Freebies and Food Tasting
• Learn About New Brand & Products
• Get Help With Your Business!
• Visit The Halo Food Project Pop Up

How To Attend:

• Attendees MUST register to attend event.
• For Ages 18+
• Street parking is available.

Community Benefits From This Event:

• Equips EJ, Climate, Food, Mobility, and Clean-Tech Leaders & Ventures with immediate access.
• Increases scalable change for Food Access, Food Insecurity, Clean Mobility, EV Infrastructure, Climate Tech, and Sustainable Solutions Access. 
• Supports Community Business Venture Education and Storytelling
• Leverages The Halo Food Project and New Product Market Food Access Support
• Empowers Frontline Communities and Changemakers.
• Provides Educational & Business Support Panels & Workshops

Don't miss out on this unique chance to be part of the conversation and drive positive change. 

See you there!

“Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to attend this event may contact The Niles Foundation, 310.881.3640, community@thenilesfoundation.org. It is requested that individuals requiring accommodations or auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials, notify us at least 7 days prior to the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.”