Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these "makers" to show hobbies, experiments, projects.
We call it the Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth - a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness.
Finance your Hustle! Come learn some DOs & DON'Ts about making & taking care of your creative cash this month: Friday, April 6, 2018: speaker panel Friday, April 13, 2018: workshop
Join us as we celebrate another great year at LaunchNET Kent State!
Our Awards & Expo event will be in the evening, at Ray's Place in downtown Kent! Come and see what our clients have been building as they exhibit their ventures, meet other friends of LaunchNET, and learn about all we do to support entrepreneurship and innovation in Northeast Ohio.
LAUNCHNET CLIENTS: Sign up NOW as an exhibitor to reserve your table.
INNOVATION COMMUNICATION: Collaborative Connections Learn techniques for creating positive, innovative interactions with a variety of audiences.
This workshop is for students, staff, or faculty who want to improve their interpersonal or presentation skills and tap into innovative thinking and interacting.
NOTE DATE CHANGE! Wednesday, April 25: 10am-noon (lunch provided after workshop)
Are you an international student with a great idea for a business, but aren't sure how to set up a business in the United States? Join LaunchNET to get free legal advice, receive tips on setting up a successful business and learn about business related resources available to you on campus!
All participants of the workshop will have an opportunity to win $380 toward the OPT fee or other business expenses.
Bring your questions. Bring a pen and notepad. Bring a friend!
Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Multicultural Center (KSC 206) 7-8:30pm
A panel discussion about the mental and emotional fallout that can happen as a female business owner.
Wednesday, April 18, 2018 5:30-7:00pm KSU Women's Resource Center Williamson House
All the CEO Ladies is a monthly meet-up for female-identifying business owners (or wannabes!) and is a partnership between the Women's Center and LaunchNET Kent State.
The Provost Leadership Academy group is looking at providing the opportunity for students to sell their creations and/or gently used materials to other students on campus.
This survey will help us determine interest in the concept of "Flash Shops."
Thank you for participating; your time and input is greatly appreciated!
A Kent State faculty member will be recognized with a $1000 Faculty Mentor Award for working with and supporting student innovators and entrepreneurs beyond the classroom.
Kent State students who are LaunchNET clients can nominate a faculty member for the award by filling out this short form.
A new endowed scholarship fund has been developed in honor of Paul L. Pfeiffer to support the students of LaunchNET Kent State. The prizes will recognize one innovative Kent State student and one Kent State faculty member each year.
The $1000 student scholarship will recognize an outstanding, motivated graduate or undergraduate Kent State student who is a regular client of LaunchNET.
Kent State University student & LaunchNET client/student fellow Javon Miller started his business by combining a new hobby with a tool that humans have used for centuries.
Thinking about starting a business with a friend? Be sure to find out how to protect yourself! Sign up to talk with our FREE legal consultant in the LaunchNET office, every Thursday afternoon.
Darrell L. McNair, president and CEO of MVP Plastics Corp. and previous LaunchNET advisory board member, will be the featured speaker at the Geauga Growth Partnership’s Entrepreneur Success Breakfast on April 13.
Students from all majors, colleges, and universities will be presenting the BEST IDEAS for a new technology based business, product or service that addresses a significant market need.
When: April 16, 5:00pm–7:30pm Where: Compass Coffee–The Well 647 E Market St, Akron, OH
Akron's Bounce Innovation Hub Open House Friday, April 13, 2018 at 526 S Main St, Akron Network with local startups, small businesses, program leaders and supporters of innovation in our region
5 MINUTE PITCHES 5 MINUTES OF FEEDBACK SERIOUS CONNECTIONS The audience at our events is made up of members of the local entrepreneurial community that want to help create, nurture and grow the next generation of great companies. April 18, 2018 at Blu Jazz in Akron
Bringing community together to talk about social issues and come up with innovative solutions, launching new ideas and businesses, and fostering sustainable solutions.
The Youngstown Business Incubator, along with America Makes, and Team NEO, are developing an infrastructure to provide commercialization services for technologies related to Additive Manufacturing (AM).
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