News from Westchester’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Featuring news, entrepreneur profiles, and mentorship and growth opportunities
Element 46 Tech Accelerator Shines Bright in Times Square
L-R: Sandy Wollman, co-founder and managing director, Westchester Angels; Deborah Novick, Westchester County’s Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Bridget Gibbons, Westchester County’s Director of Economic Development; Ken Jenkins, Westchester County Deputy County Executive; John Lynn, Element 46 Managing Director and Cela Innovation Co-Founder; Justin Kim, Head Brand Strategy and Design, Cela Innovation; and Ariela Bitansky-Shai, Program Director, Cela Innovation

Recently the Westchester County Office of Economic Development and Element 46 team celebrated the upcoming cohort of the Element 46 Tech Accelerator Powered by Cela with Nasdaq in Times Square.

Tech startup founders: want some help scaling your venture? Apply now before the Fall 2022 Cohort fills up! The cohort will begin in mid-September. Learn more about the accelerator by attending an info session on August 29. Details here.
Apply to Pitch to Investors with Accelerate! Hudson Valley
 
Think Dutchess and Upstate Capital present Accelerate! Hudson Valley, an event to highlight the entrepreneur and start-up community in the region. The pitch event will take place on September 15 at Revel 32 in Poughkeepsie and will introduce a vetted pipeline of entrepreneurial talent to the local community and potential investors.

Applications are now being accepted on a rolling basis. The deadline to apply is Thursday, August 18. Click here for more information and to apply.
WCBA Alum Laronix Moves US Headquarters to White Plains
 
Laronix, an alum of the Westchester County Biosciences Accelerator and the creators of Bionic Voice, the world’s first smart wearable electronic voice prosthesis for laryngectomy patients, has relocated its US headquarters to White Plains. The company said in the announcement, “We are very excited to expand our collaborations and operations in the vibrant and innovative environment of Westchester County.”
Launch1000 Grad Named ‘Best of Westchester’ Winner
 
Congratulations to Launch1000 alum Mama Faye, whose Larchmont boutique Taaru Majeure was recently named a Best of Westchester Winner for Global Gift Boutique!

The Taaru Majeure boutique, which is also available to shop online, features exclusive skin care products with advanced, luxurious formulas suitable for all skin types and tones. Taaru Majeure is the result of a merger of Africa’s most potent ingredients, cutting-edge science and avant-garde, custom beauty treatments in service of the most demanding, perfection-seeking modern woman.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Strengthening Your Application Workshop
Westchester County Biosciences Accelerator
 
Date: August 16
Time: 12:00 PM
Work for Yourself@50+
WEDC
 
Date: August 16
Time: 6:00 PM
WEDC
 
Date: August 17
Time: 6:30 PM
Email Marketing Strategies to Propel Your Business Growth
SCORE Westchester
 
Date: August 18
Time: 1:00 PM
WCBA Info Session
Westchester County Biosciences Accelerator
 
Date: August 18
Time: 12:00 PM
Three Key Principles to Help Your Business Work for You
SCORE Westchester
 
Date: August 23
Time: 1:00 PM
A Step-by-Step Guide On How To Create A One Page Marketing Plan
SCORE Westchester
 
Date: August 23
Time: 1:00 PM
Strengthening Your Application Workshop
Westchester County Biosciences Accelerator
 
Date: August 24
Time: 12:00 PM
How to Start a Business for Creative Types, Idea People, and Anybody with Passion
SCORE Westchester

Date: August 25
Time: 1:00 PM
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