"GOOD - a platform for people who want to do well by doing good. We engage and challenge the people, ideas and institutions driving change in the world." (Posted on the GOOD facebook page.)

Alissa Walker, free-lance writer for GOOD, is one of 15 presenters at the Ringling College 2010 Sarasota International Design Summit (www.sarasotadesignsummit.com/2010), Feb 5-6. Alissa blogs about exceptional use of design to create a better, more functional world. She emphasizes that "Design is a verb." See her recent blog on "GOOD Design NYC: The Big Apple, Better" where 6 teams designed solutions to improve city life. (http://www.good.is/post/good-design-nyc-the-big-apple-better/). From the simple promotion of biking - "Bike it!" with street-side posters around the city that included weekly savings for individuals - to a unique approach to overhaul the NYC sewer system - "Paint the town BROWN," her blogs highlight how individuals are making a difference by creating change!

If you are affiliated with any of the following "Summit PromoPartners," you can register for $295 instead of the current $495 conference fee.... FPRA (Florida Public Relations Association), Ad Fed of the Suncoast, YPG/Sarasota Chamber, Sarasota Convention & Visitors Bureau, GravityFree and North Florida PRSA (Public Relations Society of North America)! Only 25 seats are left.

HGTV's David Bromstad To Speak February 6th

When David Bromstad was crowned the original HGTV Design Star, he was an accomplished artist and muralist and had spent years designing dream bedrooms for children across the Southeast US. A self-taught builder, David also honed his carpentry skills by creating all the furnishings and props for each of the fantasy rooms he created. But designing kitchens, baths, master suites and great rooms?

Today he is one of the most celebrated interior design personalities on television and the star of his very own design show, Color Splash, on HGTV. But even a few years ago David could not have anticipated his swift rise to fame.

David’s infectious blend of energy, creativity and dedication to each project distinguish him as a truly unique artist, design personality and television host! In addition to Color Splash, he has appeared on HGTV Showdown, HGTV’s $250,000 Challenge, The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Wendy Williams Show, Martha Stewart Living Radio and CNN.