events - April 2010
April 30: SPRING DEADLINE
Get ready for the new Lab spring deadline: April 30, 2010. In order to apply please do the following:
- Attend the Application Prep and Communicating Your Idea workshops
- Download the Proposal Application Form (save it to your hard drive)
- Name the file as LastNameFirstName.doc (i.e. SmithJane.doc)
- Complete the proposal application answering the questions in 10 pages or less
- Once finished, resave your document and e-mail it as an attachment (Word document) to apply@civicinnovationlab.org.
We will notify you regarding application receipt. Your proposal must be received no later than 11:59pm on April 30, 2010 to be eligible for consideration. No additional attachments will be accepted.
April 21:
TiE Ohio / GCA Portfolio Showcase
What are the newest startups in Cleveland? Who are the innovators behind them? Which industries are attracting investment? In a down economy, entrepreneurship is booming. Come and see what Cleveland has to offer! In addition to four company presentations, there will be more than ten startups featured in the exhibit area.
This event is FREE and open to entrepreneurs and investors but you MUST register online!
Event details:
5:00 - 5:45pm Reception
5:45 - 7:00pm Presentations
7:00 - 9:00pm Networking
Location:
GCA Offices
10550 Carnegie Ave. Cleveland, OH 44106
(the old Brunswick Florist Building)
Meet The Champions Breakfast
Meet Champion and Community Entrepreneur, Christopher Clark, Founder of Sunflower Solutions. Learn how his initiative will positively impact many communities around the world. Enjoy a free breakfast and great conversation with other involved community members.
Hosted by Civic Innovation Lab
This even is free and open to the public. You must RSVP via EMAIL at info@civicinnovationlab.org to attend. Details will also be included in the confirmation email.
For more information click here.
April 13: Founder's Cafe
Hosted by: Dan T. Moore
Event: Founder Creation/Entrepreneurship Development
Cost: $15.00
Location: Tyler Village, 3615 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio
Tyler Village is one of Cleveland's largest-ever downtown redevelopment projects. This historic business complex offers unique and customizableoffice and technology space for a huge variety of businesses. If you would like a tour of the Tyler Village complex and learn more about the possibilities that exist there, please plan to arrive at 5:30.
April 10: Minds Matter of Cleveland
Minds Matter of Cleveland has launched its second year of programming, adding 12 new students and 30 new young professional volunteers! They're holding a fundraising event for volunteers, colleagues and supporters to raise money for their students.
A $25 donation (paid at the door) gets you three hours of drinks and appetizers.
More details here: http://snipr.com/v1hal
April 8: TiE Ohio
Business and immigration attorney Richard Herman and Bob Smith Plain Dealer reporter, authors of Immigrant Inc.:Why Immigrant Entrepreneurs are driving the local economy (and how they will save the American worker). TiE Ohio has partnered with the Hudson Library & Historical Society, and the Cuyahoga County Public Library System to deliver a series of events for entrepreneurs.
Cost: FREE
Time: 7:00 - 9:00pm
More details here: http://snipr.com/v1h56
April 7: TiE Ohio
Product Globalization: A Ten Point Checklist and One Bad Example
Bob Chalfant of NEO Management LLC introduces you to a checklist of guiding strategies for product globalization and share some success stories and some not so successful endeavors. TiE Ohio has partnered with the Hudson Library & Historical Society, and the Cuyahoga County Public Library System to deliver a series of events for entrepreneurs.
Cost: FREE
Time: 7:00 - 9:00pm
More details here: http://snipr.com/v1g2u
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