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Are you a fan of the “Shark Tank” show? Do you think you have a neat cool idea for a business? Already have a business and need some advice? Do you have business expertise and you are willing to help others?

Are you a fan of the “Shark Tank” show? Do you think you have a neat cool idea for a business? Already have a business and need some advice? Do you have business expertise and you are willing to help others?

A forum in which race and race-related issues can be discussed, examined, and hopefully, better understood through films, performances, Face-2-Face Conversations, and keynote speakers. Rethinking Race hopes to engage the public with important topics such as diversity in the workplace and awareness of issues and culture.

Whether you have already been exporting or are a start-up that will be “born global,” it is good to know what non-US markets look like. The Ninth Annual Ground Hog Day International Trade Forecast Breakfast takes place Friday morning, January 29, 2015. We begin at 7:30 a.m. and will end by 9:30 a.m. We meet at Kent State University at Tuscarawas in the Science and Advanced Technology Center, 330 University Drive N.E., New Philadelphia, OH 44663.

Brainstorming Business Ideas Over a Cup of Coffee!

Are you a fan of the “Shark Tank” show? Do you think you have a neat cool idea for a business? Already have a business and need some advice? Do you have business expertise and you are willing to help others?

Tech Elevator offers an immersive 14-week coding bootcamp that transforms software development novices into junior developers prepared to meet the growing demand for software expertise in today’s workforce.

Experience an entrepreneurial vibrancy like no other as Shaker LaunchHouse is transformed into a one-of-a-kind event space. Immerse yourself in entrepreneurship as you interact with successful young entrepreneurs and learn more about how LaunchHouse is molding Cleveland’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. This unique, innovative event will be a night unlike any other.

1 Million Cups (1MC) is an open and free weekly morning coffee event of, for, and by entrepreneurs where two speakers tell their stories and engage with the audience.

1 Million Cups (1MC) is an open and free weekly morning coffee event of, for, and by entrepreneurs where two speakers tell their stories and engage with the audience.

Connecting top talent with job and gig opportunities in an informal setting.

Managing Your Cash Flow - What all Small Business Owners Should Know! Part two of a two part session focusing on small businesses and learning to manage cash flow. MANAGING YOUR CASH FLOW – MISERLY MARKETING AND SALES METHODOLOGY An old adage in advertising is, “Half of all ad costs are wasted. . . I just don’t know which half!” Entrepreneurs can use alternative marketing techniques to level the playing field against bigger, more experienced competitors.

At this month's Community Welfare Forum speaker luncheon, J. J. Mesko-Kimmich of Jewish Family Services will speak about the Volunteer Guardian Program. Please join us to learn more about this important topic.

1 Million Cups (1MC) is an open and free weekly morning coffee event of, for, and by entrepreneurs where two speakers tell their stories and engage with the audience.

Break out your festive holiday gear and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with hundreds of other Cleveland Young Professionals.

It's that time of year again for the Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Gala! This year, the event is taking place on Friday, December 11th at 6:00 pm inside the gorgeous LaCentre Conference and Banquet Facility. Enjoy a night of dinner, dancing and live entertainment as we celebrate the accomplishments of local Hispanic Entrepreneurs across Northeast Ohio.

Braintree Business Development Center, one of Northeast Ohio’s Third Frontier incubation programs, located in Mansfield, will an information session and open house for high-tech startups interested in learning more about resources available through Braintree and the JumpStart Regional Entrepreneurial Network. It takes place at 3 p.m. Thursday, December 10th, at Braintree’s facility, 201 East Fifth Street in downtown Mansfield.

Managing Your Cash Flow - What all Small Business Owners Should Know! Part one of a two part session focusing on small businesses and learning to manage cash flow. LEARNING BY MISTAKES…OF OTHERS The numbers are telling; 25% of all start-up businesses fail in the first year. The trend flattens out at year five when a full 50% of all new businesses close their doors.

Want to know how to do business with Fortune 100 corporations? What is the procurement structure and processes at one of the world’s largest communications companies and #12 on the Fortune 500 list?

1 Million Cups (1MC) is an open and free weekly morning coffee event of, for, and by entrepreneurs where two speakers tell their stories and engage with the audience.

Discover what crowdfunding is and how it may provide funding for you to start a business, create a social service project, coordinate a community event or develop a non-profit organization. Hosted by the Summit County Reentry Network.

Want free advertising and powerful viral marketing? Come learn about Pinterest for your business—a simple, online way to help people discover the things they want to plan, buy and do. The Hudson Library & Historical Society will offer a Pinterest for Business class to learn the basics of using this website to get noticed, drive traffic and expand your business.

Remember #Fix216 a few months ago? Hack Cleveland hosted their first civic hackathon and we were overwhelmed with the success and energy from that event. We have been quiet for a few months strategizing on how to build and grow from #fix216.

Tech Elevator is excited to host two Student Open Houses this December. Choose the day that works best for you and join us for light bites, drinks and great company.

Attend our matchmaking event to meet qualified, determined junior developers graduating from our Java fall '15 bootcamp.

The Christian Business league serves as a Faith Based organization, using a collaborative approach to community-wide economic development and empowerment.

Some of the activities that will take place during this quarterly faith and finance breakfast is business networking and mentoring, community wealth creation, jobs partnership ministry, financial empowerment program and business trailblazer tribute. Along with guest speaker Alex Johnson, President, Cuyahoga Community College.

Aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs have the chance to pitch their unique, game-changing business ideas at TechPint at The Agora on 12/3. $1,000 in cash prizes will be awarded as the judges see fit. All finalists will receive a 1 month open desk membership to StartMart. Is your idea good enough to take it all home? Or will more than one pitcher walk away with a prize?

Established in 1970, the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) is a nonprofit professional membership organization of minority graduates with MBAs, advance degrees, business professionals, entrepreneurs and graduate students. The NBMBAA is headquartered in Chicago, IL and encompasses 43 Chapters and 25 Collegiate Chapters. The organization focuses on five channels: education, career, leadership, entrepreneurship and lifestyle.

TechPint returns to Cleveland on Thursday, December 3rd at the Agora. The event will feature local startup heroes sharing their stories, startups showcasing their latest work and plenty of pints.

And that’s not all. Come early to attend the Winter Summit, an expanded program for founders who want to be challenged by prominent speakers presenting on topics that will inspire you and help accelerate your business. Doors for the Winter Summit open at 1pm and for TechPint at 5:30pm.

Tech Elevator is excited to host two Student Open Houses this December. Choose the day that works best for you and join us for light bites, drinks and great company.

Andy Boes and Jake Ward, from the law firm of Fraser Clemens Martin & Miller will put on a free seminar to help startups understand the need to trademark their names and logos, as well as establish effective domain names. Their practices focus on preparation of patent applications in technical fields, as well as overall patentability, infringement, patent validity, and freedom to practice.

The Women's Leadership Council of the United Way of Lake County will host it's fourth annual Women's Winterfest & Holiday Food Tasting event for women on Thursday, December 3rd at the new, and very beautiful NOAH'S in Mentor.This fun-filled fundraiser never fails to impress as the night features something for everyone! You'll enjoy a large array of raffle gifts, a Chinese auction, delicious food samplings from some of your favorite area restaurants, wine, and a room full of women that love to laugh, share a good time AND a great cause!

Poise your business for success by learning more about the art of innovation at the Hudson Library & Historical Society with Dr. R. Ray Gehani, Associate Professor in the Department of Management at the University of Akron.

Email marketing is one of the most important tools you can use to promote your business or organization. Get an introduction to email marketing using MailChimp, an online email marketing solution used by more than 8 million people and businesses.

Attend our matchmaking event to meet qualified, determined junior developers graduating from our Java fall '15 bootcamp.

You'll get to meet all Java bootcamp graudates in short, timed incriments, ensuring you find the right fit for your open developer jobs. Learn more about students' background and technical skills, and determine if they're the right cultural fit for your company.

This workshop covers strategies for effectively targeting your ideal client or customer. From the perfectly placed radio advertisement to the subtlety secured sponsorship: join us to find out how to get to your target market.

1 Million Cups (1MC) is an open and free weekly morning coffee event of, for, and by entrepreneurs where two speakers tell their stories and engage with the audience.

The Ice House Entrepreneurship Program is an experiential, problem-based learning program designed to inspire and engage participants in the fundamental aspects of an entrepreneurial mindset. To better understand the Ice House philosophy, Author & ELI Founder Gary Schoeniger traces the insights and principles that led to the creation of the Ice House Entrepreneurship Program in this four-minute Kauffman Sketchbook “Entrepreneurial Mindset” video.

1 Million Cups (1MC) is an open and free weekly morning coffee event of, for, and by entrepreneurs where two speakers tell their stories and engage with the audience.

SunDown RunDown is one of Ohio’s premier entrepreneur pitch nights. It’s a great way for entrepreneurs to connect with investors, mentors, talent, and community leaders. Entrepreneurs give a five minute pitch followed by five minutes of Q&A.;

Since 1949, The Diversity Center has honored men and women of outstanding dedication and community service in our region at the annual Humanitarian Award Dinner. Nominees exhibit an extensive record of involvement in civic, charitable, volunteer, and professional organizations. Each nominee has contributed to the improvement of human relations among diverse groups in Northeast Ohio.

Whether you have an existing company or just an idea, come and whiteboard your venture with a group of entrepreneurs and mentors.

A monthly primer on growing your small business

Join JumpStart for a new event series designed to make the most of your lunch hour by giving you key business insights and networking opportunities. Each month we’ll focus on a new topic from a broad range of subjects pertinent to any small business owner.

1 Million Cups (1MC) is an open and free weekly morning coffee event of, for, and by entrepreneurs where two speakers tell their stories and engage with the audience.

Entrepreneurs are encouraged to get their elevator speech ready in preparation for the the Hudson Library’s third annual “Pitch Night.” This will be a “shark tank” style program where entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to a panel of expert judges in front of an audience. The event is being held as part of the City of Hudson’s celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week

BDPA meetups encourage fun, socializing and high level talks on a variety of technology topics. IT recruiters, entrepreneurs, job seekers and students are all welcome to join us in this examination of the new ways by which technology is being developed, and how we can be better mentors to the next generation.

In 2016, history will be made in Cleveland.

Next year, nearly 50,000 delegates, media and visitors will descend upon our hometown for the Republican National Convention. In addition to experiencing first-hand the $3 billion of investment that has revitalized our region, hosting these visitors provides Cleveland with a unique and crucial opportunity to reintroduce our hometown to the world.

The panel of local entrepreneurs from various industries will talk about being an entrepreneur and participate in Q&A.

Panel members include:

Customer BOOM - Lindsay Sims

Fresh Brewed Tees - Tony Madalone

Cleveland Whisky - Tom Lix

Melt Bar and Grilled - Matt Fish

Wireless Environment - David Levine

Learn more about this modern alternative to the standard business plan. Braintree's Barrett Thomas will speak about using the business model canvas to accomplish the following:

Learning about mass, niche, and segmented markets. Understanding the end user and how to reach them. Understanding and conveying how your product solves a problem. Realizing all stakeholders and resources involved in the success of a startup.

The REDIzone and BioOhio present Life Science Fundraising: Alternative Sources of Financing through International Options Who should attend? Biotech, pharma & medical device companies who are raising money; incubators & accelerators; tech transfer offices and more…

Agenda:

2:00 – Registration & Networking

2:30 – Opening Remarks John F. Lewis, Jr., President & CEO, BioOhio

2:40 – China Investment Options, presented by the China Association of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (CASME) and Hyperion Investment Danny (Jinchao) Ye, Vice President, CASME Brad Yang, Partner, China-based, Hyperion Investment & CEO Techbank Team

3:05 – Alternative sources of financing, including the EB-5 options Keith Conroy, Vice President, Hicks Partners/MidAmerican Global Ventures

3:25 – Crowdfunding OurCrowd, Israel-based, global crowdsourcing option (invited)

3:45 – Tax issues surrounding crowdsourcing deals Marilea W. Campomizzi, CPA, Senior Manager, Skoda Minotti

3:55 – Legal issues to consider when structuring financing & international deals International attorney to be announced

4:25 – Q&A 5:00 – 6:30 Networking Reception

Employers, recruiters and hiring managers are invited to join us for a lunch & learn November 12 at 11:30a. Meet our team and instructors, and hear from current students on why they'll make excellent employees and junior developers.

Jon Elsasser, fund chairman, will introduce to the community the Impact Angel Fund, an investment fund designed to help new, technology-based ventures in Stark County and surrounding areas.

1 Million Cups (1MC) is an open and free weekly morning coffee event of, for, and by entrepreneurs where two speakers tell their stories and engage with the audience.

As you wind down 2015, now is the time to focus on what you envision your company’s growth to look like in 2016. A new year presents exciting opportunities and challenges for your business to tackle. Join us as we dive deeper into all the ways you can manage and grow your business.

Join youth entrepreneurship educators from across Northeast Ohio and the world to learn from the best practitioners in the field.

Do you want to use Facebook to promote your business or side project but don’t know where to start? Get an introduction to business pages on Facebook at the Hudson Library & Historical Society.

George Dively, one of Northeast Ohio's greatest entrepreneurs, served as chairman and CEO of the Harris Intertype Company as it grew from $10 million to $2 billion. He wanted America to celebrate entrepreneurs, and he left this regional award as a part of his entrepreneurial legacy. HBS-NEO has selected the founding team of Explorys as its 2015 Dively Entrepreneurship Award winner. This team created a Big Data platform, captured 315 billion patient records (20% of US patient records), and consummated an acquisition by IBM, all in about 6 years.

Tech Elevator is excited to host our fall Student Open Houses November 5 and 6, 2015. Choose the day that works best for you and join us for light bites, drinks and great company.

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