Incuba8 Business Starter

Do you know anyone with great business ideas but doesn't know how to refine the idea? People with technology/science products that want to commercialize their idea? Companies that need help with intellectual property strategy, patents, trademarks, or licensing? Startups who are trying to set up their organizational structure and/or accounting?

I'm putting together a week and half of events called Incuba8 with events geared toward entrepreneurs of different ages in Midland, MI. Check out our site. They occur Aug 10- Aug 18th. As a young entrepreneur myself (22 yrs old) I'm excited to help foster a statewide community of entrepreneurs passionate about pursuing their ideas. They can come to one or multiple events. I've listed the events below and attached our press release.

Young participants may especially be interested in hearing Alex Lindahl, Founder of College Mogul speak.

Entrepreneurs of all ages may be especially interested in our Area Innovation Showcase, Entrepreneur Meetup, and Business Setup Conference (Link to a agenda).

People from all backgrounds may be interested in attending our Participant Presentations.

Web Developers and Graphic Designers may be interest in participating in our Business Launch Weekend.

- Do you know of anyone who may be interested in attending?

- Do you know of anyone else I should contact about our event?

- If anyone is interested let me know and we will arrange a place for them to stay.

If you could pass on the website and/or give me names of people with an interest in being involved with a startup or who have a business idea, that would be great!

Thanks,

President & CEO, Opportunity Analysts, LLC

cshick@opportunityanalysts.com

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Area Innovation Showcase - August 10^th, 10:15- 11:30 am, Alden B. Dow Creativity Center, Midland, MI

· Meet the area’s most creative innovators, services providers , inventors, and product creators.

· Showcase your new invention or business idea to angel investors, customers, and other entrepreneurs at the first Area Innovation Showcase. REGISTER Here!

Concept Crafting Boot Camp - August 10-12^th, Alden B. Dow Creativity Center, Midland, MI

· A workshop that helps you create a viable and feasible business proposal by helping you walk through the ideation process needed to outline your startup’s purpose, strategy, and revenue model. This workshop targets motivated entrepreneurs under 30.

· Suggested donation: $65 (scholarships available upon qualification). REGISTER Here!

Entrepreneurial and Social Entrepreneurial Meetup - August 12^th, 7:00 pm, 2470 E NewCastle Ln, Midland

· A networking event creating connections among smart, driven people from all walks of life in Mid-Michigan to build a better community and world together.

· Suggested donation: $5

Mid Michigan Innovators Speakers Series, Alex Lindahl, Co-Founder of College Mogul - August 13^th, 4:30 pm, The Sloan Building at Northwood University, Midland, MI

· Come hear a young entrepreneur share his journey of founding CollegeMogul.com and the Boston chapter of Ultra Light Startups. REGISTER FOR THE SPEAKER SERIES Here!

Business Launch Weekend - August 13-15^th, The Sloan Building at Northwood University, Midland, MI

· Develop your own business concept with the help of our mentors and experts targeting motivated individuals under 30.

· Don’t have a business concept? Jump on board with some of the hottest new concepts in Michigan and contribute your talent to making them a reality. REGISTER Here!

Participant Presentations- August 16^th, The Sloan Building at Northwood University, Midland, MI

· Come hear what has happened over the week at Incuba8 by attending our Community Presentation Day. Participants will present their concepts, progress made, and future plans.

Business Setup Conference - August 18^th, 8:00 am-7 pm, Mid Michigan Innovation Center, Midland, MI

· Have all of your startup questions answered by the experts.

· This event is focused on walking startups through the organizational structure, legal & accounting setup, intellectual capital strategies, and licensing your idea.

· Attendees will receive instruction from Intellectual Property Specialists, Start-up Lawyers, Accounting Specialists and more.

· Suggested donation: $100. REGISTER FOR THE BUSINESS SETUP CONFERENCE Here!

If you or someone you know is interested or is considering a business start-up check out www.incuba8.com or contact them at cshick@opportunityanalysts.com.