Wednesday, November 8
2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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This seminar is not just for "engineers". It is about engineering (as a verb - i.e. "developing") the skills of entrepreneurs of all kinds. For entrepreneurs, engineering students, practicing engineers and small business owners pursuing product development. Come join Houston Community College and our partners as we "engineer entrepreneurs" and empower you to turn your ideas into new products and services.
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Engineering Entrepreneurs: Turning Ideas Into New Products & Services
John Vasselli, Dean, Engineering Center of Excellence
John will cover key elements of a proven engineering product/services "design process" applicable to one-person company entrepreneurs as well as individuals working in large corporations.
- Idea Creation - How does it happen?
- Market Assessment - What is your unique advantage?
- Technology Assessment - How will your product or service work?
- Product Development - How do you go from a "prototype" to a "product"?
- Protecting Your Intellectual Property - to patent or not to patent?
- Commercialization Strategies - license, partner, or sell directly?
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SBA Grants
for Idea Development and Proof of Concept
Tim Jeffcoat, Director, SBA Houston District
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program
awards small businesses grants for up to $100,000 to develop innovative ideas and grants for up to $1.5 million for proof of concept.
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Pitching Your Idea - Tips & Techniques
Round Table Pitch Practice Excercises
John Vasselli, Filip Valica, Jim Gosnell & Adolfo Morales
See others pitch their ideas. Practice communicating your great idea with key compelling statements. Get feedback and encouragement from table facilitators and your peers.
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John Vasselli
Entrepreneur, Dean, HCC Engineering Center of Excellence,possesses over forty years of engineering experience ranging from the Federal research environment, through large corporations, to starting and owning his own engineering businesses.
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Tim Jeffcoat
Director, SBA, Houston District
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program awards small businesses grants for up to $100,000 to develop innovative ideas and grants for up to $1.5 million for proof of concept.
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Filip Valica
Owner ,
The Product Startup,
Winner, 2nd Place, 2010 HCC Newspring Business Plan Competition.
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Featured Resource Partners
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SCORE
is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. Featuring SCORE mentors: Jim Gosnell and Adolfo Morales.
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Reduced Rates to External Community
Sponsored by our Partners
This Workshop-Includes Refreshments & Snacks:
$25 online , $35 at the door
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FREE to HCC Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni and Veterans
Sponsored by our Partners
HCC Students, Faculty Staff & Alumni use code HCCS.
Veterans Use Code VETS
Register Now to Pay Online and Save
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Join us for learning, inspiration, support, connections and small business empowerment!
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Sincerely,
Sandra Louvier
Director
Center for Entrepreneurship
Houston Community College - Northwest
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For Proposed, Startup and Existing Entrepreneurs!
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HCC Alief Hayes
Third Floor
Room A319
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About the Center for Entrepreneurship
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The mission of Houston Community College's Center for Entrepreneurship is to provide education and training for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Our mission fosters economic growth through business and community development.
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Marketing Plans for Small Business Owners
9:00 am - 12:00 pm,
HCC Alief Hayes, 3rd Floor, A319
Featured Topics:
- Marketing Plan and WorkBook
- Build Your Marketing Toolkit: Engage Customers and Prospects with Email, Events, Social Media, and More!
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More Upcoming Opportunities
Small Business Mentor Matchmaking Event November 16 -
Monthly Marketing & Sales Seminars from now through January.
Choose 1, 2 or all 3! First up is November 14!
More news coming soon on
- Sales Dominance -The Key to Creating & Sustaining Success-December 5
- Taking Your Small Business Online - January 9
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Class, Competition and Prize Money!
HCC Newspring Business Plan Competition
$30,000 in Seed Money and In-Kind Prizes - Free Mentoring & Training & Chance to Win Prize Money - The annual HCC Newspring BPC is an opportunity for proposed, startup and existing entrepreneurs to develop focused plans to start or grow their businesses through free mentoring and training in the competition.
Creating a Successful Business Plan - Online Class
Proposed and Startup entrepreneurs are required to take this 6-week online class prior to the competition.
This class takes 24 hours of your time online over 6 weeks. Next class starts November 8. Or choose the class that starts December 13. Sign up in less than 3 minutes!
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Great Events!
Great Photos!!
Lender Borrower Matchmaking - 10/20 -
Photos
From Freelancing to Starting Your Own Business in Media Arts and Technology - 10/25 - Photos
Location Location Location: Leases, Landlords, Permits and Financing for Small Business Owners - 11/3 - Photos
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