September 2017 Newsletter |
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Upcoming Events: you don't want to miss... |
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The Illinois University Incubator Network (IUIN) is offering a free Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer Program (STTR) workshop this Friday September 29th at Innovate Springfield, (15 South Old State Capitol Plaza Springfield, IL 62701) from 8am – 12pm. Nationally recognized SBIR / STTR consultant Jim Greenwood will provide a free half day workshop detailing the SBIR and STTR programs. The SBIR and STTR programs provide qualified small businesses opportunities to propose innovative projects that meet specific federal needs. These programs offer more than $2 billion dollars annually to support the research and development of technology by small businesses across the nation. Entrepreneurs can be awarded between $150,000 to $1.5 million in non-equity capital to determine a technology’s feasibility and develop a prototype. We hope you can join us this Friday, September 29 from 8 AM – 12 PM here at iSPI to learn more about the SBIR and STTR Programs. Breakfast will be served. For additional information on the SBIR / STTR program visit the SBIR website: www.sbir.gov. |
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Deep Dive: Investment We're taking a Deep Dive in Investments on Thursday, October 12 from 5:00 PM-6:15 PM. Join us! Learning Objective: Participants will gain a clear understanding of the various types of investments; learn when to seek investment; and how to ask for investment based on their stage of business. Lead by: Greg Turk, Director of Investments at Teachers Retirement System of Illinois |
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Welcome New Members We're excited to add a few new names to our chalkboard and want to extend the warmest of welcomes to our new members: - Ability Marketplace
- Midwest PBIS
- Soggy Dog
Be sure to extend a warm iSPI welcome the next time you're in the space. |
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Advance Illinois @iSPI Innovate Springfield hosted Advance Illinois' Educational Policy Brief panel discussion lead by Dr. Susan Koch, Chancellor of University of Illinois Springfield; Jennifer Gill, Superintendent of Springfield Public Schools - District 186; and Tiffany Simmons of Community Connection Point. The group discussed recent policy changes, the impact these policies have on local education systems and emerging needs. |
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iSPI Space Make-Over We recruited a few fabulous volunteers (thanks Jeremy and Dinesh!) and got to work painting the space to make it look great! Be sure to check out the latest updates to the lounge the next time you're in. We aren't finished yet, so stay tuned for more space make-over updates, and drop us a line if you're up for throwing on some paint clothes and helping us redecorate. |
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iSPI <3s one.eighty.six Pop-Up Book Shop Innovate Springfield is proud to support the Springfield Public Schools Foundation Pop-Up Book Shop on Saturday, October 14, from 8 AM to 4 PM, located in the heart of the Old Capitol Farmers Market (407 East Adams). There will be a wide variety of books available for purchase for both children and adults. Proceeds from the event will be used to supply books for school libraries district-wide. |
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iSPI Spirit Week We celebrating everything iSPI with Spirit Week October 23-27, 2017. Be sure to snag your very own iSPI spirit wear and show everyone how much you care about Innovate Springfield and the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Here's a rundown of our spirit week schedule: Monday: Jacket Day
Tuesday: iSPI Color Day
Wednesday: Silly Socks Day
Thursday: Plaid Day
Friday: iSPI Swag Day & Family Movie Night with a Hocus Pocus film screening starting @4 PM | | |
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What We're Into This Month |
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"The only cities worth building - indeed the only futures worth dreaming of - are those that include all of us." -OluTimehin Adegbeye, Who Belongs in a City? |
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iSPI Leaks You made it this far in the newsletter! Congratulations, you get to have inside information! iSPI will be hosting an i-Corps Node. What the heck is an i-Corps Node you say? We're glad you asked. Find out more here. Stay tuned as we role out this incredible program that ignites innovation. |
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