march
Thinking of starting a business but don’t know where to begin? In this free webinar we'll teach you: the 10 basic steps to follow, what resources are available, important tips
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Thinking of starting a business but don’t know where to begin? In this free webinar we’ll teach you:
Registration is required. Webinar access link and reminders will be emailed prior to event start. You can also attend by typing https://bit.ly/SmallBiz101-32223 into your web browser on the day of the event. See you there!
When: Wed, Mar 22, 2023, 12:00 PM EDT
Where: Webinar
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sba-business-start-up-101-webinar-tickets-529637368627
Questions? Contact Ronda Crouch at ronda.crouch@sba.gov.
(Wednesday) 12:00 pm EST
Webinar
Overview: A cap table (or capitalization table) is a document, like a spreadsheet or a table, that details who has ownership in a company. It lists all the shares of a
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Overview:
A cap table (or capitalization table) is a document, like a spreadsheet or a table, that details who has ownership in a company. It lists all the shares of a company including stock, convertible notes, warrants, and equity ownership grants.
Accurate cap tables also play a major role in due diligence for potential investors or venture capitalists who are considering investing in your startup.
What to Expect:
When: March 22, 2023 5:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M.
Where: 3201 Stellhorn Rd Fort Wayne, In 46815
Who Should Attend: Women interested in learning how to increase their wealth through angel investing. Women looking to change how they spend their money. Women interested in decreasing the wealth gap between men and women.
Price: $0 with an opportunity to gift $100 to a woman business owner
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/get-real-glass-floor-network-cap-tables-tickets-559579907567
(Wednesday) 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
The NIIC
3211 Stellhorn Road
WEOCinfo@niic.net Northeast Indiana Innovation Center WEOC | 3201 Stellhorn Road | Fort Wayne, IN 46815
27mar8:30 pm9:30 pmBusiness @ Bedtime: no-excuse networking
Overview: We like to create, compose, and basically do anything we can to stay behind our desk. However, there must be a balance of client acquisition work and building a solid
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Overview:
We like to create, compose, and basically do anything we can to stay behind our desk. However, there must be a balance of client acquisition work and building a solid foundation for the business. Networking (along with follow-up) is extremely important to your success.
Getting out to network can be hard when we juggle so many demands.
That’s why we established Business @ Bedtime networking. At these monthly events you can show up virtually in your house shoes and curlers. Snuggle down and share what you do, what you need, and what you can offer.
What To Expect:
Conversation with up to 10 people to
When: The fourth Monday of every month in 2023
Where: Online (see zoom link provided after you register)
Who Should Attend: Open to anyone (business owners, entrepreneurs, employees, non-business owners, spouses/ supporters of business owners)
Price: $0 (must provide contact information at registration)
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/business-bedtime-a-no-make-up-meetup-tickets-502676227127
(Monday) 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Online
WEOCinfo@niic.net Northeast Indiana Innovation Center WEOC | 3201 Stellhorn Road | Fort Wayne, IN 46815
april
The U. S. Small Business Administration’s Surety Bond Guarantee Program can help your small business get bonded for projects up to $10 million! Please join us if your small business has…
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The U. S. Small Business Administration’s Surety Bond Guarantee Program can help your small business get bonded for projects up to $10 million!
Please join us if your small business has…
Our discussion will include an overview of contract bonds – what they are and how to get pre-qualified for bonding – and how SBA’s Surety Bond Guarantee Program can open doors to bonding for your small business by reducing barriers to bonding and increasing your contracting opportunities.
In particular, minority-owned, veteran-owned, and 8(a) or HUBZONE certified contractors can receive surety bond support of 90% of the contract value through the SBA program.
The primary presenter of this program will be Tamara Murray of the Office of Surety Guarantees. We also expect to have some perspectives from representatives of top bonding agencies to provide their practical tips on getting bonded.
When: Thursday April 13 at 2pm EST
Where: Webinar
Registration here: https://bit.ly/SuretyBond-41323-RegisterNow
Questions? Contact SBA Cleveland Lead Lender Relations Specialist Ray Graves at raymond.graves@sba.gov
(Thursday) 2:00 pm EST
Webinar
19apr11:30 amDr. Daryl Yost Ideas@Work Event
Join the entrepreneurial community, educators, and business leader colleagues. Be inspired by keynote speaker Patrick Riley, CEO of MORROW. REGISTER FOR EVENT You won’t want to miss this! Join the
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Join the entrepreneurial community, educators, and business leader colleagues. Be inspired by keynote speaker Patrick Riley, CEO of MORROW.
You won’t want to miss this! Join the entrepreneurial community, educators, and business leaders to celebrate innovation and be inspired by our keynote speaker.
We encourage event check-in at 11:15 a.m. for the program, which promptly starts at 11:30 a.m. The event ends at 1 p.m. with optional networking.
Interested in sponsoring this year’s event OR sponsoring entrepreneurs or students to attend the event? Contact Jami Thomas, jthomas@niic.net.
Thank you to our sponsors for supporting our entrepreneurial community and celebrating innovation in Northeast Indiana through Ideas@Work!
(Wednesday) 11:30 am
Parkview Mirro Center for Research & Innovation
10622 Parkview Plaza Drive Fort Wayne, IN 46845
Overview: Women often find their worth in the number of individuals they help not by the amount of money a customer pays them. So they provide
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Overview:
Women often find their worth in the number of individuals they help not by the amount of money a customer pays them. So they provide products or services for free. They want to hire someone to sell their goods or services for them.
It is possible to learn the best sales techniques. It is easy to consume motivational speeches and listen to podcasts and KNOW the steps to take. It is something else do achieve your financial goals through making yourself sell, to get out there and talk about what you offer, to state your fee and take the money.
What To Expect:
Women from all industries share how they closed their first sale and every sale since. They share how they overcame their fear or were too ignorant to know they were selling. The transparent women business owners will share how they moved from being timid/ rejecting money to reaching for higher financial goals.
Where: In-person & Online (link sent in confirmation email)
When: Friday, April 21, 2023 8:30 A.M.-10:00 A.M.
Who should attend: start up business, current business owners, entrepreneurs
Cost: $10.00
Business owners: Meghan Masterson, owner of Ground Down; Diane Utley, owner of 4 U Organic Body Butter; DeShawn Moore, development director Rhythm & Praise radio; Kristine Logan, owner of Kristine Logan Photography.
How to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tales-of-sales-tickets-427521687877
(Friday) 8:30 am - 10:00 am EST
Online and NIIC
2301 Stellhorn Road
WEOCinfo@niic.net Northeast Indiana Innovation Center WEOC | 3201 Stellhorn Road | Fort Wayne, IN 46815
24apr8:30 pm9:30 pmBusiness @ Bedtime: no-excuse networking
Overview: We like to create, compose, and basically do anything we can to stay behind our desk. However, there must be a balance of client acquisition work and building a solid
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Overview:
We like to create, compose, and basically do anything we can to stay behind our desk. However, there must be a balance of client acquisition work and building a solid foundation for the business. Networking (along with follow-up) is extremely important to your success.
Getting out to network can be hard when we juggle so many demands.
That’s why we established Business @ Bedtime networking. At these monthly events you can show up virtually in your house shoes and curlers. Snuggle down and share what you do, what you need, and what you can offer.
What To Expect:
Conversation with up to 10 people to
When: The fourth Monday of every month in 2023
Where: Online (see zoom link provided after you register)
Who Should Attend: Open to anyone (business owners, entrepreneurs, employees, non-business owners, spouses/ supporters of business owners)
Price: $0 (must provide contact information at registration)
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/business-bedtime-a-no-make-up-meetup-tickets-502676227127
(Monday) 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Online
WEOCinfo@niic.net Northeast Indiana Innovation Center WEOC | 3201 Stellhorn Road | Fort Wayne, IN 46815
Overview: All businesses and their owners are exposed to risk every day, some minor and some with catastrophic consequences. However, there are steps that business owners
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All businesses and their owners are exposed to risk every day, some minor and some with catastrophic consequences. However, there are steps that business owners and their employees can take to mitigate, transfer, and even avoid risks.
Proper contingency planning, education and documentation of process can allow businesses, their owners, and employees to recover from interruptions more effectively and efficiently. This planning can help also expand through the business to strengthen their day-to-day operations.
Join us to learn how to plan for the unexpected to help reduce risk for your business.
This training is provided at no charge through NIIC Community Navigator Pilot Program. Purdue Extension Allen County serves as a Spoke Organization for the program, to serve entrepreneurs in Northeast Indiana.
When: Thursday, April 27, 2022 at 1:00 P.M- 2:30 P.M.
Where: Grow Wabash County 214 S Wabash St, Wabash, IN 46992.
Presented By: Purdue University Institute of Family Business and in partnership with Downtown Wabash, Inc., Manchester Alive, and Grow Wabash County.
This training is provided at no charge through NIIC Community Navigator Pilot Program to serve Northeast Indiana entrepreneurs
(Thursday) 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EST
Grow Wabash County
214 S Wabash St, Wabash, IN 46992
may
22may8:30 pm9:30 pmBusiness @ Bedtime: no-excuse networking
Overview: We like to create, compose, and basically do anything we can to stay behind our desk. However, there must be a balance of client acquisition work and building a solid
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Overview:
We like to create, compose, and basically do anything we can to stay behind our desk. However, there must be a balance of client acquisition work and building a solid foundation for the business. Networking (along with follow-up) is extremely important to your success.
Getting out to network can be hard when we juggle so many demands.
That’s why we established Business @ Bedtime networking. At these monthly events you can show up virtually in your house shoes and curlers. Snuggle down and share what you do, what you need, and what you can offer.
What To Expect:
Conversation with up to 10 people to
When: The fourth Monday of every month in 2023
Where: Online (see zoom link provided after you register)
Who Should Attend: Open to anyone (business owners, entrepreneurs, employees, non-business owners, spouses/ supporters of business owners)
Price: $0 (must provide contact information at registration)
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/business-bedtime-a-no-make-up-meetup-tickets-502676227127
(Monday) 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Online
WEOCinfo@niic.net Northeast Indiana Innovation Center WEOC | 3201 Stellhorn Road | Fort Wayne, IN 46815
june
26jun8:30 pm9:30 pmBusiness @ Bedtime: no-excuse networking
Overview: We like to create, compose, and basically do anything we can to stay behind our desk. However, there must be a balance of client acquisition work and building a solid
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Overview:
We like to create, compose, and basically do anything we can to stay behind our desk. However, there must be a balance of client acquisition work and building a solid foundation for the business. Networking (along with follow-up) is extremely important to your success.
Getting out to network can be hard when we juggle so many demands.
That’s why we established Business @ Bedtime networking. At these monthly events you can show up virtually in your house shoes and curlers. Snuggle down and share what you do, what you need, and what you can offer.
What To Expect:
Conversation with up to 10 people to
When: The fourth Monday of every month in 2023
Where: Online (see zoom link provided after you register)
Who Should Attend: Open to anyone (business owners, entrepreneurs, employees, non-business owners, spouses/ supporters of business owners)
Price: $0 (must provide contact information at registration)
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/business-bedtime-a-no-make-up-meetup-tickets-502676227127
(Monday) 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Online
WEOCinfo@niic.net Northeast Indiana Innovation Center WEOC | 3201 Stellhorn Road | Fort Wayne, IN 46815
july
24jul8:30 pm9:30 pmBusiness @ Bedtime: no-excuse networking
Overview: We like to create, compose, and basically do anything we can to stay behind our desk. However, there must be a balance of client acquisition work and building a solid
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Overview:
We like to create, compose, and basically do anything we can to stay behind our desk. However, there must be a balance of client acquisition work and building a solid foundation for the business. Networking (along with follow-up) is extremely important to your success.
Getting out to network can be hard when we juggle so many demands.
That’s why we established Business @ Bedtime networking. At these monthly events you can show up virtually in your house shoes and curlers. Snuggle down and share what you do, what you need, and what you can offer.
What To Expect:
Conversation with up to 10 people to
When: The fourth Monday of every month in 2023
Where: Online (see zoom link provided after you register)
Who Should Attend: Open to anyone (business owners, entrepreneurs, employees, non-business owners, spouses/ supporters of business owners)
Price: $0 (must provide contact information at registration)
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/business-bedtime-a-no-make-up-meetup-tickets-502676227127
(Monday) 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Online
WEOCinfo@niic.net Northeast Indiana Innovation Center WEOC | 3201 Stellhorn Road | Fort Wayne, IN 46815
august
28aug8:30 pm9:30 pmBusiness @ Bedtime: no-excuse networking
Overview: We like to create, compose, and basically do anything we can to stay behind our desk. However, there must be a balance of client acquisition work and building a solid
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Overview:
We like to create, compose, and basically do anything we can to stay behind our desk. However, there must be a balance of client acquisition work and building a solid foundation for the business. Networking (along with follow-up) is extremely important to your success.
Getting out to network can be hard when we juggle so many demands.
That’s why we established Business @ Bedtime networking. At these monthly events you can show up virtually in your house shoes and curlers. Snuggle down and share what you do, what you need, and what you can offer.
What To Expect:
Conversation with up to 10 people to
When: The fourth Monday of every month in 2023
Where: Online (see zoom link provided after you register)
Who Should Attend: Open to anyone (business owners, entrepreneurs, employees, non-business owners, spouses/ supporters of business owners)
Price: $0 (must provide contact information at registration)
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/business-bedtime-a-no-make-up-meetup-tickets-502676227127
(Monday) 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Online
WEOCinfo@niic.net Northeast Indiana Innovation Center WEOC | 3201 Stellhorn Road | Fort Wayne, IN 46815
september
25sep8:30 pm9:30 pmBusiness @ Bedtime: no-excuse networkingMain Sponsor:WEOC Women's Business Center
Overview: We like to create, compose, and basically do anything we can to stay behind our desk. However, there must be a balance of client acquisition work and building a solid
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Overview:
We like to create, compose, and basically do anything we can to stay behind our desk. However, there must be a balance of client acquisition work and building a solid foundation for the business. Networking (along with follow-up) is extremely important to your success.
Getting out to network can be hard when we juggle so many demands.
That’s why we established Business @ Bedtime networking. At these monthly events you can show up virtually in your house shoes and curlers. Snuggle down and share what you do, what you need, and what you can offer.
What To Expect:
Conversation with up to 10 people to
When: The fourth Monday of every month in 2023
Where: Online (see zoom link provided after you register)
Who Should Attend: Open to anyone (business owners, entrepreneurs, employees, non-business owners, spouses/ supporters of business owners)
Price: $0 (must provide contact information at registration)
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/business-bedtime-a-no-make-up-meetup-tickets-502676227127
(Monday) 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Online
WEOCinfo@niic.net Northeast Indiana Innovation Center WEOC | 3201 Stellhorn Road | Fort Wayne, IN 46815
october
23oct8:30 pm9:30 pmBusiness @ Bedtime: no-excuse networkingMain Sponsor:WEOC Women's Business Center
Overview: We like to create, compose, and basically do anything we can to stay behind our desk. However, there must be a balance of client acquisition work and building a solid
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Overview:
We like to create, compose, and basically do anything we can to stay behind our desk. However, there must be a balance of client acquisition work and building a solid foundation for the business. Networking (along with follow-up) is extremely important to your success.
Getting out to network can be hard when we juggle so many demands.
That’s why we established Business @ Bedtime networking. At these monthly events you can show up virtually in your house shoes and curlers. Snuggle down and share what you do, what you need, and what you can offer.
What To Expect:
Conversation with up to 10 people to
When: The fourth Monday of every month in 2023
Where: Online (see zoom link provided after you register)
Who Should Attend: Open to anyone (business owners, entrepreneurs, employees, non-business owners, spouses/ supporters of business owners)
Price: $0 (must provide contact information at registration)
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/business-bedtime-a-no-make-up-meetup-tickets-502676227127
(Monday) 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Online
WEOCinfo@niic.net Northeast Indiana Innovation Center WEOC | 3201 Stellhorn Road | Fort Wayne, IN 46815