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There’s a Place for You at the Table
Since 2002, the Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL) has been working toward the vision of a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem. Many people have opened doors, made introductions, written checks, and given their time to this work. Whether you realize it or not, you are part of IFEL’s story, and that is why this invitation is in your inbox.
On December 10, 2026, we will host an intimate dinner, by invitation only. This Community Table Dinner will kick off IFEL’s 25th anniversary year.
No gala, no high-pressure paddle raises. It’s a family-style dinner, with some time to honor the people who built this community, and time to talk. Every seat is a gift to our work, and this evening is intimate by design.
That is why Community Table is built around relationships. They drive access to the resources that build businesses, including capital, and they begin when people sit down together.
This seat has your name on it. Get your ticket today.
You do not have to be an investor or an entrepreneur to belong here. We welcome you at our table if you believe that more entrepreneurs, in more communities, should have the opportunity to succeed.
Why December 10 Is Special
December 10 isn’t simply a dinner. It’s the kickoff of IFEL’s 25th anniversary.
As IFEL prepares to mark our 25th anniversary, we’re beginning where so much of IFEL’s impact has always begun: by bringing people together. This evening in New York will launch a year of connection, leading into IFEL’s 25th Anniversary celebration next fall.
December 10 is where our 25th year begins. We would like you there.
Every seat is a gift to the work
This is a fundraising dinner. Proceeds support IFEL’s three program areas: Relationship Capital, Investor Inclusion, and Community Small Business Capacity Building.
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- WhenDecember 10, 2026, 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. Living Legacy Ticket holders: wine tasting at 5:30 p.m. Registration closes at midnight ET on Sunday, November 15.
- WhereCity Winery NYC, The Mezzanine, 25 11th Avenue (Pier 57), New York City.
Parking: Paid parking is available in the garage beneath Pier 57, operated by MPG. Street parking may also be available nearby, but is limited. We recommend allowing extra time if you plan to drive.
Transit: The closest subway lines are the A, C, E, and L at 14th Street/8th Avenue. From there, walk west toward 11th Avenue/Pier 57. - AttireCelebratory Casual and Fabulous Festive
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