February 1, 2010
Congressman Charlie Wilson, from Ohio’s 6th District, will be the featured speaker at a series of unprecedented events focusing on small business development TechGROWTH Ohio is sponsoring throughout southeast Ohio. “Re-Inventing Small Business in Appalachia” will attract local business owners, inventors, staff members, members of the investment community, and entrepreneurs with new opportunities. This invaluable event is part of a month-long series of seminars focusing on business growth in southeast Ohio.
"I look forward to meeting with our regional business owners and entrepreneurs to get a firsthand report of their opportunities and challenges.” said Mr. Wilson “I know that a significant portion of the economic recovery in our area will come from small and mid-sized businesses. I am grateful to TechGROWTH Ohio for its important work in helping to develop these economic engines."
TechGROWTH Ohio is an Entrepreneurial Signature Program (ESP) funded by the Ohio Department of Development's Third Frontier initiative to serve southeast Ohio. TechGROWTH Ohio’s Partners, including Ohio State University South Centers; East Central Ohio Tech Angel Fund; WesBanco; the Muskingum Business Incubator; Adena Ventures; and Ohio University’s Voinovich School, the Innovation Center and Edison Biotechnology Center are delighted to join in heralding this important series of events.
“TechGROWTH is pleased that we've been able to assist so many companies speed up their commercialization, and we appreciate Representative Wilson's leadership in helping small businesses in our region gain access to the resources that help them succeed and create sustainable growth and jobs,” stated TechGROWTH Director John Glazer.
This program will connect participants with valuable resources from state and local organizations designed to foster technology and innovation. “Fast Pitch” is an opportunity to present a formal or back of the napkin idea to a panel of experts for feedback and resources to advance to the next level. Through interactive discussions, presentations, and networking opportunities, Re-Inventing Small Business participants will discover the realm of possibilities Appalachia offers new and existing businesses.
The “Re-Inventing Small Business in Appalachia” series will be offered free of charge in three communities in Southeastern Ohio. Lunch will be provided. Registration is highly recommended online at www.techgrowthohio.com or by calling (740) 593-9588.
February 5, Marietta
Lafayette Hotel
February 8, Steubenville
Eastern Gateway Community College
February 19, Ironton
Ohio University, Southern Campus
TechGROWTH Ohio is an Entrepreneurial Signature Program (ESP) funded by the Ohio Department of Development's Third Frontier initiative to serve southeast Ohio. Located at Ohio University, TechGROWTH Ohio supports technology-based entrepreneurs and businesses by offering operational assistance and access to early-stage capital.
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