February 2017
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FROM THE ACCELERATOR TEAM
Nine tips for hiring in a young, growing company
 
Amy Wong, founder of Dot Org Solutions, a marketing and consulting firm located in the Accelerator shares her thoughts on how to make smart hiring decisions. 

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ACCELERATOR UPDATES
Accelerator partners with ECDI and Women's Business Center
Both programs will join the  long list of service providers  at 
the Accelerator who are available to work with our clients as well as local business owners.


The Bit Factory makes five investments
The Bit Factory, Akron's premier software accelerator, finished out 2016 by investing in the following portfolio companies. Keep an eye on these exciting NEO startups! 

A-Ha! Innovations

Local student groups visit the Accelerator
Thank you for visiting: Junior Leadership Akron, Hudson Junior Leadership, Akron Public Schools and Summit County students through Business Technology Science Day.
 
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Client companies in the news
UPCOMING EVENTS
Small Business Development Center
Just say NO to taxes: Feb. 15, 4-6:30 p.m., Akron Global Business Accelerator
Business Basics: Mar. 1, 4-7 p.m., Akron Global Business Accelerator

How to Write a Business Plan: Mar. 9, 10 a.m. - noon, Akron Global Business Accelerator

Spectrum Gallery
(dis)ABLED BEAUTY exhibit: Feb. 18, 5 p.m., Akron Global Business Accelerator

SparkAK
Team startup competition: Feb. 18 and 19, OSC Tech Labs