NorTech

As reported yesterday in Crain’s Cleveland Business, the Burton D. Morgan Foundation dedicated to strengthening the free enterprise system by investing in organizations and institutions that foster the entrepreneurial spirit, has announced its final round of grants for 2007.

NorTech, was among several grant awardees, receiving $150,000 to employ an advanced energy entrepreneur-in-residence (EIR) for their regional TechLift program. TechLift is dedicated to serving the needs of Northeast Ohio’s technology entrepreneurial companies by providing unique services, entrepreneurial mentorship and access to resources. Additional services provided by TechLift include: Capital Formation and Fundraising, Strategic Planning and Business Planning Coaching, Connections to Partner and Customers, Grant Funding Assistance, Talent and Staffing Assistance, EDGE Minority Entrepreneurship Program, and Entrepreneurial Experts in NEOinc Regional Incubators. Again, all services are provided to technology entrepreneurs free of charge.

Northeast Ohio entrepreneurs interested in starting a technology-based business are encouraged to attend the TechLift launch events scheduled throughout October. Please click here for more details.  

TechLift is within NorTech’s mission of continuing efforts to create and support the development of high growth, high-tech companies in Northeast Ohio.

On Friday, October 26, the Mahoning Valley will host the Nanotechnology Manufacturer’s Forum. This event, which is part of the Nano Network’s Nano Week 2007, is designed to provide traditional manufacturers with information about how their products and processes may be influenced and improved by nanotechnology.

Location:
DeYor Performing Arts Center
260 Federal Plaza West
Youngstown, Ohio

Time:
8:00am-8:15am Registration
8:15am-1:00pm Program

Program Cost:
General Attendee;
$50 (until October 5)
$65 (after October 5)

College Students;
$25 with valid student ID
*Onsite registration available

For more information and to register; www.nano-network.org/nmf2007
  
2007 speakers include:

TechLift, a NorTech led initiative of the Third Frontier Project Entrepreneurial Signature Program will make its debut in Greater Cleveland on Thursday, October 4 at the MAGNET Innovation Center from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

The newly announced TechLift program is dedicated to serving the needs of Northeast Ohio’s technology entrepreneurial companies by providing unique services, entrepreneurial mentorship and access to resources.

TechLift is focused on supporting, coaching and nurturing Northeast Ohio entrepreneurs in the region’s five technology strengths: advanced materials, electronics, information technology, biosciences and advanced energy. A number of direct services are delivered through Signature Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, who are entrepreneurs and industry experts in those signature technology areas.

Additional services provided by TechLift include: Capital Formation and Fundraising, Strategic Planning and Business Planning Coaching, Connections to Partner and Customers, Grant Funding Assistance, Talent and Staffing Assistance, EDGE Minority Entrepreneurship Program, and Entrepreneurial Experts in NEOinc. Regional Incubators. All services are provided to technology entrepreneurs free of charge.
Event Details 

Agenda:
5:00 - 5:30pm        Registration, Networking, Complimentary Appetizers, & Cash Bar
5:30 - 5:55pm        Welcome, Wayne Zeman, MAGNET
                               TechLift Introduction, Chris Mather, TechLift
                                    Entrepreneurs-in-Residence:
                                            Kent Kristensen - Electronics
                                            Donna Richardson - BioSciences
                                            Ron Zieske - Advanced Materials
                                    Darrin Redus, JumpStart                 
5:55 - 6:05pm        IdeaCrossing, Tiffan Clark, JumpStart
6:05 - 6:15pm        Regional Partners
                                    MAGNET, Wayne Zeman
6:15 - 7:30pm        Networking

Venue:
MAGNET Innovation Center
1768 East 25th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
(216) 391.7002
Driving Directions

Parking:
Complimentary parking is available in Lot Y2 on the corner of 24th and Payne.

Cost:
There is no cost to attend this event, but registration is required.

Registration:
Contact Kate Hanna at mailto:Kathryn.Hanna@jumpstartinc.org?subject=Cleveland TechLift Waiting List or 216.363.3435.

If you are a technology entrepreneur interested in TechLift’s services and cannot attend a regional event, please visit www.techlift.org apply and connect with a Signature EIR today!