What understanding of entrepreneurship do we need now more than ever? Larry Robertson will answer that question and more in his presentation as part of the EDGE Distinguished Business Author Series.
Angels Changing Their Wings
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Four Points Sheraton North, Mars, PA
Angel investors have a new attitude when it comes to providing funding for Life Sciences and Bio-Tech startups. Join TiE for a panel discussion featuring angel investors from Cleveland and Pittsburgh as well as entrepreneurs who have gone to the mountain and came down with some dollars.
An unprecedented wealth of business opportunities related to advanced energy now exists in the heart of Appalachia. Join TechGROWTH Ohio and the Consortium for Energy, Economics and the Environment (CE3) at “Advanced Energy – A New Opportunity for Appalachian Business Growth,” for the largest assembly of resources related to the business of advanced energy in this region.
Ad-Ventures is a one-day program which will bring together small business managers, aspiring entrepreneurs, educational institutions, and state and local government. This program will explore resources to develop an environment to create jobs for small business, prepare aspiring entrepreneurs for success, and improve the quality of life in our region.
Advance 20|30 Website Weekend
Friday, February 26 - Sunday, February 28, 2010
LeanDog Software, Cleveland
The 20/30 Club is hosting an unprecedented weekend event this February. Scores of web developers, programmers, graphic designers and other passionate members of the community are coming together to build a website for the Cleveland Professional 20/30 Club. At the end of the weekend, the new site will debut.
BioOhio is pleased to host Kay Etzler of the NIH SBIR/STTR Program's Office of Extramural Programs to review important changes to the NIH SBIR Funding & Application process.
The Ohio Venture Association will host its 5th annual Venture Capital Summit featuring a keynote address by Dave Berkus, Founder and President of Berkus Technology Ventures LLC, as well as multiple panels on entrepreneurship and investing.
JumpStart is pleased to announce that Dave Berkus, who brings decades of experience as a venture capitalist and technology entrepreneur, will lead the next Growing Bright Ideas seminar with a discussion on startup governance.
Break out of the island that is your small business and share your stories, ideas, needs, and advice with other similarly stranded entrepreneurs at Hudson Library & Historical Society’s first-ever entrepreneurship networking event.
Recently, Ohio legislators voted to place a $700 million, four year renewal of the Ohio Third Frontier Program on the May 2010 ballot. This latest development is great news for the future of Ohio's high tech economy. A campaign to raise awareness about Ohio Third Frontier will be ramping up around the state to help ensure the bond issue is successfully passed by Ohio voters in May.
Stark County Entrepreneur Week
Monday, February 22 - Friday, February 26, 2010
The University Center, North Canton
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Kent State University Stark is proud to announce its first annual Stark County Entrepreneur Week. This event-filled week will provide opportunities for all entrepreneurs and feature keynote addresses by Dan Gilbert, founder of Quicken Loans and majority owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Ray Leach, CEO of JumpStart.
Starting a small business begins with an enthusiastic innovator’s idea. But the long road from idea to market presents many challenges. Join TechGROWTH Ohio in Ironton to ignite the spark and simplify the path to commercialization. This unprecedented event is part of a month-long series of seminars.
Cleveland Entrepreneur's Club welcomes speaker Thom Ruhe, Director of Entrepreneurship for the Kauffman Foundation, to its February meeting.
Rebecca O. Bagley, President and CEO of NorTech, the Northeast Ohio Technology Coalition, will discuss “Growing Northeast Ohio’s High-Tech Economy.”
Do you know what to expect when you are negotiating with a potential investor? How do you determine if an investor is the right fit for your company? Learn all you need to know about the due diligence process and courting potential investors.
The nationally respected and oft-quoted authority on emerging trends in small business, Anita Campbell, will offer her insights into the trends driving today’s small business market in a presentation at the Hudson Library & Historical Society.
Presented by a business professional that has worked with hundreds of business owners transitioning their companies, this presentation is geared for any existing or future business owner that is looking for ideas to create value in their company. Come to hear "real-world" examples of how business owners have been both successful and unsuccessful in how they handled their exit.
Nancy Horton, Project Manager for Energy Industries Ohio (EIO), will speak on the development of Ohio’s advanced materials supplier base for clean coal, nuclear power, advanced energy, and defense applications.
TheFunded.com's Founder Showcase is an open startup pitch and networking event that highlights the newest cutting-edge businesses and helps innovators gain traction among the Silicon Valley elite.
Learn how to do business with the largest and growing buyer of products in the world, the United States government and state and local government agencies, at a workshop featuring Rich Delisio of the Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) of Ohio.
Alternative Energy Gala
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Great Lakes Science Center, Cleveland
The MIT Club of Northeast Ohio is proud to announce a gala dinner and lecture by MIT Professor Ernest Moniz. He will be speaking on how we can use alternative energy to tackle the world's energy problems.
The Ohio Third Frontier will issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) in December for Biomedical Program Grants. Once the RFP issues, you will have only a short time to write your proposal...are you ready?
JumpStart's first seminar of the second Growing Bright Ideas Lunch Series brings you Larry Albukerk, a California-based serial entrepreneur and leading expert in founders equity.
On Monday, December 14th, NorTech's Advanced Energy Speaker Series will present a discussion on "Biomass to Energy: An Emerging Industry."
Businesses from Lorain, Cuyahoga, Lake, and Summit counties are encouraged to attend the Certification Workshop that the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD) is presenting on December 10th.
Immigrants and their friends from throughout Northeast Ohio will gather at an Ohio City nightclub Monday, December 7th, to welcome a book that tells their success story.
JumpStart, in partnership with the Christian Business League, is bringing you a Special Edition of the "Faith and Finance Breakfast" with Darrin Redus, JumpStart Inclusion Advisors President.
This event is brought to you by JumpStart, in partnership with the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City, The Marathon Club, The Institute for Entrepreneurial Thinking, The Presidents' Council, and other regional/national partners, to educate entrepreneurs on successful strategies for raising equity capital to grow larger scale businesses.
Mid-Atlantic SBIR/STTR Conference
Monday, November 30, 2009 - Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Waterfront Place Hotel, West Virginia
The 2009 Mid-Atlantic SBIR/STTR Conference will bring together federal agencies, entrepreneurs, small companies, large companies, researchers, colleges and universities, venture capitalists and angel investors, federal laboratory, and university representatives, as well as experts who provide assistance to or have an interest in doing business with ventures at various maturity levels.
Cleveland Startup Weekend
Friday, November 20, 2009 - Sunday, November 22, 2009
The Idea Center at Playhouse Square, Cleveland
A Special Startup Weekend in conjunction with Global Entrepreneurship Week is coming to you this month! It is a 54-hour startup event that provides the networking, resources, and incentives needed for individuals and teams to go from idea to launch.
A panel of guest speakers from NorTech, JumpStart, and Tucker Ellis & West will be present to discuss how to get alternative energy companies off the ground in Northeast Ohio.
WIRE-Net invites you to attend a special program that will sharpen your 'street fighting' skills to bring new business, customers, and profits to your manufacturing company.
The intricacies of both federal and state tax filings for small businesses will be addressed at the Small Business Tax Workshop on Saturday, November 14th at the Hudson Library & Historical Society as part of its Fall 2009 Entrepreneurship Series.
Discover how our region’s business incubators are assisting entrepreneurial companies with their innovative spectrum of business support by attending the Breakfast Seminar Series.
VentureTech is much more than just a venture fair. You'll have three days of networking, learning, and exploring everything from technology to wealth creation. Entrepreneurship begins here.
The Cleveland Council on World Affairs, The Cleveland Foundation, and NorTech present Dr. Zhao Gang on 'China: Collaboration Opportunities in Developing and Deploying Advanced Energy.'
Entrepreneurship Extravaganza
Thursday, November 5, 2009 - Friday, November 6, 2009
Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation, Kent
Learn from experienced entrepreneurs about launching at accelerating your business on November 5th and 6th and Kent State University's fourth annual Entrepreneurship Extravaganza!
CFA Career Day: Cleveland
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Downtown Marriott, Cleveland
The CFA Society of Cleveland is very excited to be co-hosting the upcoming CFA Career Day: Cleveland with the CFA Institute. The purpose for this is not only to invite you and your membership to attend the full program and/or the networking reception, but also to provide some information about the CFA Society of Cleveland.