The Overview

In light of the recent downturn in New York City's economy, Get Canned will offer an entertaining and charitable networking event for those affected. This event is open to everyone, from downsized professionals and potential employers to those new to the job market. Get Canned also welcomes those with fantastic, secure jobs to come mingle, enjoy and support The Food Bank For New York City.

Being laid off, or 'getting canned,' rarely has a positive side to it, but Get Canned embraces the theme - collecting canned goods in place of a cover charge, offering canned beers and gourmet hors d'oeuvres made from traditional canned foods, and sending guests home with eco-friendly gift bags with various goodies, such as pink slips.

Guests at Get Canned will have access to entertainment, social networking, career support for the unemployed, and potential applicants for the employer.

e l e m e n t

225 E. Houston Street @ Essex Street

New York City

Tuesday, December 16th

7:00 - 10:00 PM

Get ready to Get Canned!

Get Canned Play-by-Play

For those of you who like to plan, like we event planners do, here is an outline schedule so you know what's going on and when at Get Canned:

7:00 p.m. DJ Set: Josh Sparber gets us started
8:00 p.m. First Luxury Raffle
8:15 p.m. DJ Set: $mall Change keeps us going
9:00 p.m. Comedy: Andy Blitz, Leo Allen & John Oliver
9:30 p.m. DJ Set: $mall Change
10:00 p.m. Final Luxury Raffle

Of course the Elevation Lounge will be open throughout the event where you can:

• Collect interview tips from Aquent's team
  
• Have a 5-minute laser-coaching chat with InStep Consulting's career coaches
  
• Get a complimentary makeover from Bobbi Brown makeup artists
  
• Have Glotel's staff review your resume
  
• Chat with personal trainers from Equinox
  
• Find a spot to chat with friends, old and new

We look forward to seeing you Tuesday!

Cheers!

Special Delivery from Norwalk, Connecticut!

Trafalgar has donated the ultimate leather messenger bag from their Thayer Collection to a lucky Get Canned recipient. This soft shrunken elk grain leather bag has multiple inside dividers and utility pockets. For additional information about other fine Trafalgar products, please visit www.trafalgarcompany.com 

Retail $295.00

• Soft shrunken elk grain leather trimmed in smooth vachetta
• Large saddle stitching around exterior edge in matching thread
• Sturdy cotton canvas lining
• Bronze hardware 

A Little Laughter Goes A Long Way

So, what do my 2 non-perishable items OR $10 admission get me at Get Canned? Well, in addition to...

Feeling good about supporting The Food Bank for New York City...
Networking with hundreds of like-minded New Yorker's...
Having access to our Elevation Lounge - top-notch career coaches, placement and talent agency staff, personal trainers, makeup artists...
Canned beverages, gift bags, and complimentary tickets for our luxury raffle...

Get Canned will make you laugh!

There's enough dismal news out there. It's the Holiday Season, after all! Time to lift your spirits as we all look forward to the New Year! Get Canned will have a comedy set of three very talented, New York City-based comedians:

Andy Blitz - Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Leo Allen - Comedy Central Presents & writer for Saturday Night Live

John Oliver - British Correspondent for the Daily Show

The only thing that won't be canned is the laughter!

Ace that Interview with Aquent

The newest partner on the Get Canned team is Aquent, the talent agency for marketing and design professionals. Every agent is focused on a single marketing or design discipline ensuring both talent and clients a dedicated resource that speaks their language and specializes in their area of expertise.

Aquent helps individuals and organizations increase their marketing potential through flexible staffing solutions and customized consulting services.

We are thrilled to have Aquent on board as they will participate in Get Canned's Elevation Lounge where guests can receive tips and advice about interviewing, regardless of industry background.

For more information about Aquent, please visit www.aquent.com

The Numbers Speak for Themselves...

According to the weekly Chelsea Now, "In a comprehensive survey on the subject released last week, the New York City Coalition Against Hunger found that across the five boroughs, emergency food programs are serving an average of 28 percent more people than a year ago."

The Food Bank For New York City has released its figures for 2007, reporting that "the number of NYC residents who experienced difficulty affording needed food throughout the year has steadily increased every year, from 2 million in 2003 to 3.1 million in 2007 — a 55 percent increase. Those who would not be able to afford needed food immediately after the loss of their household income has increased from approximately 1.3 million in 2003 to approximately 1.6 million in 2007 — a 23 percent increase."

Since those figures are nearly one year old, the situation has surely gotten worse. By attending Get Canned, you are helping us to address this deficit. Thanks for doing your part to support your fellow New Yorkers in need!

No Guests Will Go Home Empty Handed

Whole Foods has agreed to support Get Canned by donating A Better Bag TM, which we will use as gift bags and fill with various goodies from event sponsors. As we get closer to the event date, we will post a complete listing of the contents of the gift bags. Here's more bag information from Whole Foods:

Form following function or vice versa, these reusable bags are perfect for shopping or as gift bags for the holidays and look great!

Top 10 reasons to Bag the Wrap and use "A Better Bag" instead

1. Americans throw away 25% more trash between Thanksgiving and New Year's.
2. A Better Bag is made of 80% post-consumer recycled PET bottles, saving them from going into the trash.
3. In the U.S. alone, about 100 billion plastic bags are thrown away each year (and only 0.6 % of them are recycled).
4. Extra waste during the holidays amounts to 25 million tons of garbage.
5. Using A Better Bag can save millions of single-use bags (and wrapping paper!) from going to the landfill.
6. It's a great-looking, cool, eco-friendly way to wrap gifts.
7. A Better Bag can be used and re-used thousands of times.
8. Whole Foods Market and recording artist Sheryl Crow teamed up to create a custom design for A Better Bag to benefit the Natural Resources Defense Council.
9. If every family wrapped just 3 presents in re-used materials, it would save enough paper to cover 45,000 football fields.
10. Double the giving: It's actually a gift that holds another gift which gives and gives again, and says you care even more!

An Extra Set of Eyes Never Hurt - Let Us See That Resume!

Guests of Get Canned that would like to receive resume advice are welcome to bring a copy with them to the event as we have just received confirmation of Glotel's participation in our Elevation Lounge.

Glotel is a global staffing solutions company, specializing in the IT industry. With placements in both temporary and permanent, Glotel's services encompass a variety of technology and project solutions positions.

The Glotel staff that will be present at Get Canned bring years of experience receiving direct feedback from corporate Human Resources departments in industries ranging from Healthcare to Financial Services, not just IT.

We are proud to provide this valuable service to our guests!

For more information about Glotel, please visit www.glotel.com

"We will follow this story as it simmers..." - Stephen Colbert

Comedy Central's 'The Colbert Report' is doing its part to keep canned soups in the news. In an ongoing bit on canned soups, host Stephen Colbert hilariously covers the "mudslinging slimefest between Campbell's Soup and Progresso." See it for yourself and remember, if you cannot make it to Get Canned, please help us to promote the event by forwarding this blog to friends and colleagues in the NYC area who may be able to join us. Thanks!

http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/210676/november-17-2008/soup-war

The Colbert ReportMon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c

Soup War

Colbert at Christmas
Colbert Christmas DVD

Green Screen
Bill O'Reilly Interview

Get Canned and Go Green!

According to the Beer Activist, "Canned beer has some noteworthy environmental attributes. More than 50% of the aluminum used in cans is recycled content. And recycling aluminum is vastly more efficient than recycling glass. Plus, aluminum is much lighter and more compact than glass bottles which means it takes less energy to transport it...So, go on, get your can on!"

By supporting Get Canned and enjoying canned beverages from our generous sponsor, you're contributing that little extra something!

Hey, Ladies!

B O B B I  B R O W N will be sending two licensed makeup artists to Get Canned's Elevation Lounge to provide complimentary make-overs so you feel your best at your next interview. 

"Bobbi Brown revolutionized the makeup industry when she debuted her naturally flattering lipsticks in 1991. In the years since, Bobbi has continually met women's needs with the highest-quality  products, accessible beauty and lifestyle advice, and the philosophy that beauty should be simple, real, and approachable." 

Get Canned FAQs

Q.  Can I attend Get Canned if I am employed?

A. Absolutely! Get Canned is open to everyone over 21 that hoping to make invaluable contacts, celebrate the clean slate the New Year will bring, and wanting to support a worthy cause: The Food Bank For New York City.

Q.  Can I attend if I do not bring 2 non-perishable food items?

A.  Yes! If you arrive at Get Canned empty handed, the admission is only $10. This fee covers entertainment, complimentary canned beverages from our sponsors, automatic entrance to our luxury raffle, access to our Elevation Lounge where you can receive complimentary career coaching and chat with employment agency professionals, personal trainers, and licensed make-up artists. In addition, every guest will receive re-usable, eco-friendly gift bags with various goodies and coupons for products and services. 

Q.  Can I bring a friend or three with me to Get Canned?

A. You are welcome to invite as many friends, colleagues, and family members as you like. You can pre-register by clicking HERE to make your check in process quick and easy. 

With more and more companies cutting holiday parties, Get Canned is a great opportunity to get in the festive spirit and do something good at the same time!

Q. Can I make a donation to The Food Bank For New York City if I am not attending Get Canned?

A.  Yes. We have a specific link set up for Get Canned supporters. Please click HERE if you would like to make a financial contribution in our event's name.

Q.  Can I volunteer my time and help out at Get Canned?

A. Please! We love volunteers. From registration staff or gift bag assemblers, we will need help making every detail come together. If you are interested in volunteering please send an email to Suzanne Hogan, of Milk and Honey Events: suzanne@milkandhoneyevents.com

Q.  Can my company become a Sponsor or Partner of Get Canned?

A. Get Canned is open to all opportunities. Specifically, we are looking for gift bag sponsors and raffle contributions. If your company has a product or service that you feel would benefit professionals in the New York City area, please email Suzanne Hogan at the address listed above. 

If you have any questions that have not been addressed in this post or other areas of this site, please feel free to leave one below! We hope to see you at Get Canned!

"Coach Colette" Is IN!

InStep Consulting is the latest company to join the Get Canned team and will be offering a variety of services and expertise to help you:

• Determine your next career move
  
• Discover what really motivates you
  
• Find out where you 'fit' within your industry
  
• Figure out what you're really good at
  

InStep Consulting will help you pop the top off your career transition by offering complimentary 5-minute laser-coaching conversations to Get Canned attendees in our Elevation Lounge.

In addition to tips, and a complimentary laser-coaching conversation, InStep Consulting will offer each attendee a link to receive a 2009 Personal & Professional Goals Survey assessment for FREE!

For one lucky raffle winner, InStep Consulting's founding career coach, Colette Ellis, will provide a Complimentary Competent Advantage TM  Coaching Package: includes Career Self-Assessment, Career Workbook and initial 30-minute phone coaching session. (Retail $150) 

 

Check out more details about InStep Consulting after the jump!

Now Serving: Sofia Mini Sparkling Blanc de Blancs

SOFIA MINI is simply a revolution in enjoying the elegance of sparkling wine. Instead of a bottle, SOFIA MINI comes in a recyclable petite pink can--holding 187 ml, or one forth of a bottle. This portable pleasure chills quickly and there is no worry over breakage or special glassware needed. Made from a blend of Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscat Canelli, SOFIA MINI dances on the palate with expressive pear, apple, citrus, and honey notes. Aromatically unique and delicately effervescent, this wine is cool and refreshing. 

SOFIA MINI is a perfect compliment to Get Canned and we are excited to serve it to you. For more information, please check out  www.sofiamini.com

Wear a Work of Art

Another additon to our growing list of luxury raffle items for Get Canned is this Kale Miles artisanal belt: the Modernist.

Kale Miles's platform and philosophy can be broken down into three features: design, materials, and hand finishing. These pieces grow richer with time.

  

Fine art isn't created by machines or mass production. Originality is not rushed. This is the luxury of Kale Miles. For additional styles and accessories, check out their website, www.kalemiles.com 

AKA Cool

We are excited to announce that Get Canned will be raffling off two pairs of AKA Culture's Valenki boots at the event. For more information on Valenki, please visit www.akaculture.com

Considered by many to be the 'next Uggs,' Valenki snow boots have been part of Russian soldiers' uniforms for the over 300 years. Made of 100% organic wool, not only do the Valenki withstand sub-zero temperatures, but they also promote blood circulation in the feet. 

These trendy, yet practical woolen boots are the first product in AKA Culture's fall/winter fashion line. While the removable rubber overshoes protect Valenki from the elements and the warm lining forms to the feet, the wide variety of available colors distinguishes AKA Valenki as a leader in this season's footwear category. 

They Say, "It's Not Fitness. It's Life."

Economy got you down? We all know exercise helps you feel better physically and mentally. What better way to stay at the top of your game and get ready for your next adventure, professional or otherwise, than to workout? 

Equinox has signed on as a partner of Get Canned and has donated goodies for our gift bags and raffle, including complimentary membership passes.

In addition, Equinox personal trainers will be on-site in our Elevation Lounge to answer any questions about how to get the most of your exercise regime so you can feel confident at your next interview or when you escape to warmer weather!

Get Canned Goes Orange

Get Canned has accepted the challenge to raise funds to support the Food Bank for New York City's annual NYC Goes Orange campaign. NYC Goes Orange brings together corporate, media, and individual partners to raise awareness and funds to help the Food Bank end hunger in New York City.  

We have set up a Virtual Food Drive donation page to make it easier for you to make a difference.  All donations are tax deductible. 

If you prefer to send a check, you can do so using the following address:

Attn: Suzanne Hogan Go Orange Online

Food Bank for New York City

39 Broadway, 10th Floor

New York, NY 10006

*Please make all checks payable to Food Bank for New York City*

Whatever you can give, it adds up! We will keep you posted on our goal to raise $5,000.00 before Get Canned, Tuesday, December 16th. You can also click here to keep up to date with our progress. 

Orange is the color for hunger awareness. We hope you can join us in our fight against hunger by making NYC Go Orange!

Early Birds Win the Raffles

Get Canned has set up a registration system to help ease your check-in process. 

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!

As an incentive to sign up before Tuesday, December 16th is that you will receive two raffle tickets when you arrive, instead of one. Raffle items will include gift certificates for restaurants, travel, retail stores, and sporting and entertainment tickets to name a few.

Two times the chance at winning amazing prizes! 

Two times the fun!

Get Canned Has a Home!

We have chosen the club e l e m e n t as the venue for Get Canned:

225 East Houston Street 

@ Essex Street

New York, NY 10002

Located on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, e l e m e n t was originally built as a bank in the late 1800's. Redesigned with multiple levels, state of the art sound system, and a VIP mezzanine for our Elevation Lounge, we are excited to have found the perfect location to host all that we are planning!

Let's Work Together to End Hunger

Food Bank for New York City has signed on to partner with Get Canned to collect canned goods to feed hungry New Yorkers. Food Bank for New York City has been recognized for the last 25 years as the city's major hunger-relief organization.  

There are more than three million New Yorkers who have difficulty affording food - an astounding number and one that continues to increase as the donated food supply drops to an all-time low and energy and fuel costs skyrocket. 

You CAN make a difference. 

In lieu of a $10 admission fee to Get Canned, all guests who bring 2 cans of non-perishable food will be given complimentary admittance to the event. 

The top ten most needed items are: canned beans, milk, fruit, vegetables, juice, meat, fish, soup, stew and peanut butter. 

Get Canned Gear

After a flood of requests, we're happy to announce that you too can purchase your own Get Canned gear through the wonders of the internet.

Perhaps you'd like to get that special Mommy-and-Baby-to-Be something just as special as they are. 

Please visit our Get Canned Store where you can find additional merchandise ranging from travel mugs to hoodie sweatshirts. 

Click here to visit the Get Canned Store

If there's something missing from our store, don't be shy. Get Canned encourages you to leave a comment below to use your voice - You CAN make a difference!

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