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Oct 17 2019

LaunchNET News: Chilly temps & Hot opportunities!

We coach Kent State founders, innovators, dreamers, and doers!
The latest & greatest from LaunchNET Kent State
Creating a community of Kent State makers, innovators, creators, collaborators, and business owners.
SkyHack Design Challenge
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: OCT 25!
Friday, November 1, 2019 through Sunday, November 3, 2019 

Open to students 18 years of age or older from any US college or university, in any area of study.

Five challenges related in some way to the aviation/aeronautics industry will be presented. Over the course of the weekend, students will establish interdisciplinary teams, innovate, produce prototypes and pitch their ideas to a panel of judges for a chance to win the Burton D. Morgan grand prize of $10,000.

Each challenge stream will have a $1,000 winner. 
learn more & apply
Help us help high school students get innovative!
We need about 30 students, staff, and/or faculty members to help out with a STEM-focused entrepreneurship and innovation program aimed at high schoolers!

The event takes place on Tuesday, October 29, and you will be needed from 10:45am - 1pm. You will be helping to facilitate a table of students working on an innovative solution. Lunch will be served and anyone who helps out will also receive a $25 Visa gift card! 
sign up
The Entrepreneur Life: A LaunchNET workshop series
"Let's talk about the real-life stuff of entrepreneurship"

10-23-2019 | EFFECTIVE MARKETING & ADVERTISING

Every Wednesday from 2-3pm, in the LaunchNET office

Gather with other KSU entrepreneurs to learn, converse, and share. Speakers & snacks! 
Check out all the cool topics!
Adobe Creative Jam at Kent State
Kent State University will be hosting an Adobe Premiere Rush Creative Jam on October 28th and 30th from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. in the Garden Room

What is a Creative Jam? A Creative Jam is an event where:
  • Speakers inspire with thought-provoking talks
  • A bootcamp provides software know-how
  • Student teams compete in a fast-paced tournament based on a theme
  • Professional judges give real-time feedback on projects
  • Winning teams are awarded for outstanding design thinking
find out more!
Panel Discussion: "Women in Entrepreneurship" | Baldwin Wallace University
October 21, 2019
5:30 p.m.

Join us as we discuss where women entrepreneurs stand today, the hurdles we still need to jump and how we can get there.
Presented by our friends at LaunchNET BW! 
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Help out a LaunchNET client who is doing customer research! 
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2nd Annual FlashLab Pitch Contest | Kent State Student Media
WHAT: A fun, competitive contest to develop innovative ideas in the areas of content development, revenue generation, audience engagement and collaboration. Winning ideas have the chance to receive funding to launch their ideas within Kent State Student Media.

WHEN: Contest opens Sept. 16th and closes Oct. 27th at 11:59 p.m., with final judging to be completed by Dec. 4, 2018

WHO: All currently enrolled Kent State University students are invited to pitch. Entrants do not have to be connected to a Student Media partner, though they are encouraged to collaborate as they see fit.
Pitch your idea!
Apply for a Kent State of Wellness Seeds of Wellness Mini-grant
Do you have an idea for a collaborative initiative to promote health and wellness on campus? 

LaunchNET can help you put together a proposal for a Kent State of Wellness mini-grant! 
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For & About Clients
Legal consulting at LaunchNET
Have a legal question about your venture? 

Sign up to meet with a legal consultant for FREE! 
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Accounting help is Back!
Not sure if you need a vendor's license?
Need help setting up your bookkeeping? 
Have another business finance question?
Sign up to get FREE help in the LaunchNET office!
Flash Grants: Seeking Collaborators!
Arts Funding Available for Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Student Projects! 
KSU College of the Arts has competitive funding for collaborative projects with students in the arts. 
learn more & apply
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Limitless Ambition 2019 Fall Social and Fundraiser
Limitless Ambition 2019 Fall Social and Fundraiser
Thursday, October 24, 2019 at The Mustard Seed Market and Cafe, Akron
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Around the Ecosystem
Five teams will present their research findings on how the Internet of Things (IoT) may impact business operations at Akron Children’s Hospital, First Energy, Goodyear, The J.M. Smucker Company and Timken.  This is a chance to celebrate the students’ work and foster new connections around innovation.
Female Entrepreneur Summit—where Cleveland’s female entrepreneurs meet to connect, learn and grow.  Engage with successful entrepreneurs, dynamic speakers and experts who will share resources, opportunities and personal testimonials. Grow your knowledge and expand your network during a day-long program specifically designed for you, whether you’re in start-up or scale-up mode. 
The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship located within the Monte Ahuja College of Business at Cleveland State University and the Asher Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK) located in Lebanon, will jointly host the 2nd International Entrepreneurship Applied Research Symposium on October 24th and 25th, 2019 on the Cleveland State University Campus.  The theme of the symposium is: Building the Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in Changing Times: Technology, Education and Globalization.
THINKBIG: Employment & Entrepreneurship at Kent State Stark
THINKBIG is a day of county-wide community conversations. Organized by Stark Community Foundation and Strengthening Stark, the inaugural event is designed to give residents a voice and bring people together to brainstorm solutions to community needs while celebrating the good in Stark County.
Join fellow educators November 8-9 at the fifth annual Enspire Conference - Teaching in the 21st Century.
Friday, November 8 - 1:00-5:00pm
Saturday, November 9 - 8:00am-12:30pm
Blockland Student Coding Workshop
Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Cleveland State University 
This full day workshop is for high school juniors & seniors and college students to focus on foundational concepts and code reviews. Basic prior coding experience is suggested, but not required.
Bounce Innovation Hub presents Bounce Startup Showcase - Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Bounce Innovation Hub, Akron
This is an event for entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, side-hustlers, dreamers and doers. WED Cleveland is bringing together a force of local women in business to spark new ideas and build bridges of support and collaboration. And we want YOU to be a part of it!
Other Competitions & Opportunities
October 21–23, 2019
Students, developers, designers, investors, engineers, researchers, and community members will have the opportunity to participate in this high-energy, all-night problem solving session to help solve some of healthcare’s most pressing issues.
Ventures who apply to SheEO are majority women-owned, women-led, revenue-generating (at least $50K up to ~$2M in revenue at the time of application)  with export potential and able to answer how they are creating a better world.
For undergraduate or graduate college/university students with a company: operating for at least 6 months with at least $500 in generated revenue.
Local & National winners!
Learning Corner
How to Set Up an Online Store for Success: New Store Checklist

Everything you need to know about how to set up an online store for success with these overlooked steps every merchant needs to execute.
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Client Success Stories
We want to feature YOU! 
We'd love to talk about you and your success! What have you done lately to move your venture or innovation forward? Share your story with others! 
Answer some questions, get some exposure!

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