December 20165
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FROM THE ACCELERATOR TEAM
FUELing Growth - A successful first event and three new Bit Factory startups
 
Bit Factory mentor Jack Hilton gives an inside view of last month's inaugural FUEL competition, highlighting each winning startup.  

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ACCELERATOR UPDATES
Akron Ascent Innovations forms partnership with Velcro Companies
The strategic partnership includes a capital investment and a joint development and commercialization agreement. 

Timocco presents new gaming platform
Timocco's new platform combines play with physical therapy for special needs students.
 
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7signal named IDC Innovator for 2016
International Data Corporation named 7signal an IDC Innovator within the cloud-hosted network monitoring and visibility market.
 
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Senator Rob Portman visits Accelerator
A big thank you to Senator Rob Portman for visiting the Accelerator this week. Visit @AccelerateAkron for more photos and tweets about his visit.The Senator spent some time with the Accelerator team and several of our client companies, exploring and discussing opportunities for federal support for current and future programs.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Small Business Development Center
Business Basics: Jan. 4, 2-5 p.m., Akron Global Business Accelerator

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

Numbers Demystified: Jan. 11, 2-4:30 p.m., Akron Global Business Accelerator