February 2019
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How Can Bounce Help Me?

In this blog post, Robert "Robbie" Coon, program coordinator for Bounce, provides insight into what Bounce is, who the Bounce team serves and how startups can benefit from our unique programs and services.

BOUNCE NEWS

CEO Doug Weintraub talks innovation hubs
In this Smart Business Magazine column, CEO Doug Weintraub defines innovation hubs and discusses how they contribute to  economies and ecosystems.

Take a dive into Bounce
News 5 Cleveland visits Bounce and takes a look at the startups in the first product development accelerator cohort, including SeeLife, and New Territory. 

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Akron-based startup to shed some light in the Generator
Whiskertin Lighting is set to repurpose industrial relics into custom lighting fixtures for Bounce's first floor coworking space.


Bounce's first product development accelerator cohort takes off
During the first weeks of the inaugural product  development accelerator program, the
participating startups have worked with mentors to build and refine minimum viable products (MVP's), practice pitches and more.

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Watch our product development accelerator companies pitch:

Feb. 13, 2:30 p.m., University of Akron Quaker Station
Email pihlblad@uakron.edu to register 
Company Features: Akron Ascent Innovations
Akron Ascent Innovations, a startup founded at the University of Akron, was inspired by gecko feet to create dry adhesive products. Now located on the eighth floor of Bounce, this company has publicly launched these products, under the name ShearGrip.

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Call for Artists and Photographers
Hazel Tree Design Studio is looking to purchase artwork and site-specific photographs from local artists. These pieces will be incorporated into the interior design plan of the Generator.

Deadline for artwork submission: March 1
Deadline for photograph submission: March 5

More information
SOCIAL/NETWORKING EVENTS
Start in CLE - Founder Dinner: February
Feb. 26, 7-10 p.m., Touch Supper Club, More information

Akron Entrepreneurs and Akron Urban League - Akron Entrepreneur Meet-Up
Feb. 28, 5-6:30 p.m., 440 Vernon Odom Blvd., More information

JumpStart Inc. - Open Mic Pitch Night
Feb. 28, 5:30-8 p.m., Canton Brewing Company,  Register

Smart Business - Cleveland Technology Awards Luncheon
Featuring Drips as an award honoree
March 7, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Cleveland Marriott East, Register 
CLASSES/CONFERENCES/SEMINARS 
MAGNET - 2019 State Manufacturing: Survey Results Rollout 
Feb. 14, 7:45-10 a.m., DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cleveland-Independence, Register
Feb. 15, 7:30 a.m.-Noon, Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, Register

Ohio University PTAC - Creating Winning Proposals: Understanding and Qualifying for Free Business Opportunities
Feb. 19, 4-6 p.m., Reed Memorial Library, Register 

ECDI Northern Ohio and Women's Business Center of Northern Ohio - Small Enterprise Education Development Training Series
Session dates: Feb. 20, Feb. 27, March 6 and March 13 
7000 Euclid Ave., More information

JumpStart Inc. - Spending Smart: Making the Most of Your Marketing Dollars 
Feb. 20, 5:30-8 p.m., 6701 Carnegie Ave., More information

Women's Network - Medina Lunch with a Notable Woman March
March 12, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Weymouth Country Club, Register by March 1

Crafty Mart - The Maker Sessions: Crafty Canvas (with FREE headshots) 
March 7, 6:30 p.m., Bounce Innovation Hub, More information
FUNDING/AWARD OPPORTUNITIES
Innovation Fund Northeast Ohio
Financial requirement due: March 5



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