Events

Building Community and a Rock Star Business

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Katie Krimitsos is the Chief Operating Officer and Co-Owner of the Tampa Bay Business Owners, a facilitated community of business owners who come together for education and collaboration to exponentially grow their companies. She is also the founder of Biz Women Rock, a podcast and online community of savvy business women. An Arizona girl turned Florida beach lover, she spends most of her off time exploring the state with her husband and hanging out with her two parrots.

Open CoWorking Station 2 Innovation Center

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Why coworking anyway? Come join us at Station 2 today and find out. Station 2 offers free coworking on most Tuesdays from 9am-5pm. This is drop-in open work space during standard office hours. Wi-Fi, like-minded people, print and office center, access to meeting space and coffee are included

A culture of collaboration, community, openness and productivity are the cornerstone of shared working environments. Today’s technology allows businesses the opportunity to scale services up or down quickly based on needs, coworking spaces allow businesses to scale space and service needs. Whether independent professionals, virtual workers, and/or entrepreneurs – creating different places to work, and as a result, better ways to work.

Mandatory Considerations before using Open Source Code

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Presentation Summary: There is rarely a topic in business that can divide a crowd with as much passion and fury as a political debate. However, Open Source Code has that ability. Whether you’re a software developer, a business owner or an acquirer of businesses, you need to understand Open Source Code. It’s too advantageous to ignore and too dangerous to underestimate.

This presentation will cover:

i) A general history and overview of Open Source Code,
ii) Its legal mechanics and potential legal pitfalls, and
iii) Prudent courses of action for:

Software Developers who are looking to avoid malpractice;
Business Owners who are looking to avoid unforeseen litigation; and
Business Acquirers who are looking to save money on the purchase price of acquisitions.
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Bio: William F. McDonough is the owner of The McDonough Law Office, P.L., where he focuses his practice on Technology Law and related contracts. Mr. McDonough is admitted to practice law in Florida and holds a law degree from Stetson University College of Law, a LL.M. from University of Miami School of Law and a M.B.A from Stetson University. Prior to opening The McDonough Law Office, P.L., Mr. McDonough practiced Mergers and Acquisitions for Allen Systems Group Inc., an enterprise software provider.

Disclaimer: This presentation, along with any subsequent information provided during any Question and Answer session, is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.

Open Cowork @ Station 2 Innovations

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Why coworking anyway? Come join us at Station 2 today and find out. Station 2 offers free coworking on most Tuesdays from 9am-5pm. This is drop-in open work space during standard office hours. Wi-Fi, like-minded people, print and office center, access to meeting space and coffee are included

A culture of collaboration, community, openness and productivity are the cornerstone of shared working environments. Today’s technology allows businesses the opportunity to scale services up or down quickly based on needs, coworking spaces allow businesses to scale space and service needs. Whether independent professionals, virtual workers, and/or entrepreneurs – creating different places to work, and as a result, better ways to work.

Women in Technology

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Our speaker, Renitia Bertoluzzi, MSEE, has led a remarkable career ranging from overseeing Intel worldwide manufacturing operations to a mentor-in-residence at TechStars Boston, one of the top technology accelerators in the world. In Boston, Reni mentored the 12 Fall 2014 startups that were chosen out of more than 1000 applicants. She intimately knows how actively recruiting women into technology brings breadth, depth to any organization, and measurably increases competitiveness in our marketplaces.

Reni will share:

– Her first-hand account of common challenges that can block entry and success for women in technical fields
– Current state of women in technology, and why we should care
– Principles and best practices in use today at Intel and elsewhere, directly applicable to local Suncoast Florida businesses

Are you ready? Is your business purposely recruiting for diversity? What unique challenges will you face? What practical, pragmatic steps ensure a successful process? Join us to learn from an exceptional industry leader, how to leverage Women in Technology to create more competitive advantage in our local Suncoast businesses.

About Renitia Bertoluzzi:

Renitia Bertoluzzi, MSEE has led a career that’s ranged from overseeing worldwide manufacturing operations for Intel to mentoring startups through a variety of design and technology challenges. She has experience growing and leading high performance teams in a multitude of countries – Malaysia, Costa Rica, Philippines, China, Vietnam, and the US – and uses a combination of hands-on problem-solving and the big-picture vision to inspire organizations to reach their full potential.

Reni now consults with companies around the world to address their manufacturing and organizational growing pains, as well as rescue at-risk projects. When she’s not tackling complex business problems, Reni travels, collects indigenous art, and finds awesome new places to sail. Reni can be contacted at reni@redinnovations.com and on LinkedIn: https://ww.linkedin.com/in/renitiabertoluzzi

Reni is a mentor-in-residence at TechStars Boston, one of the top technology accelerators in the world. Reni mentored the 12 Fall 2014 startups that were chosen out of more than 1000 applicants. https://www.techstars.com/program/locations/boston/

Growing Small Business, an invite from Congressman Vern Buchanan

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BRADENTON, Fla. – Congressman Vern Buchanan invites you to attend a small business seminar in Bradenton on Tuesday, October 13. Buchanan has invited representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration and U.S. Department of Commerce to discuss federal programs available to assist start -ups and entrepreneurs. The event will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 at Station 2 Innovation, 912 7th Ave East, Bradenton, FL 34208

The event will include the following:

Remarks by U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan How to Start, Build and Grow your Business, presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration Senior Area Manager, Robert B. Chavarria Lunch provided by the Center for Entrepreneurship and Riverhouse Grill Export Basics and Resources, presented by the Director of the U.S. Department of Commerce Tampa Bay Export Assistance Center, Sandra Campbell

Event Information

Meeting link here

For more information about Station 2, visit https://station2innovation.com/ or contact Stan Schultes at stan@sparkgrowth.net or 941-877-1599

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Mandatory Considerations before using Open Source Code

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Whether you’re a software developer, a business owner or an acquirer of businesses, you need to understand Open Source Code. It’s too advantageous to ignore and too dangerous to underestimate.

This presentation will cover:

i) A general history and overview of Open Source Code,

ii) Its legal mechanics and potential legal pitfalls, and

iii) Prudent courses of action for:

a. Software Developers who are looking to avoid malpractice;

b. Business Owners who are looking to avoid unforeseen litigation; and

c. Business Acquirers who are looking to save money on the purchase price of acquisitions.

Bio: William F. McDonough is the owner of The McDonough Law Office, P.L., where he focuses his practice on Technology Law and related contracts. Mr. McDonough is admitted to practice law in Florida and holds a law degree from Stetson University College of Law, a LL.M. from University of Miami School of Law and a M.B.A from Stetson University. Prior to opening The McDonough Law Office, P.L., Mr. McDonough practiced Mergers and Acquisitions for Allen Systems Group Inc., an enterprise software provider.

Disclaimer: This presentation, along with any subsequent information provided during any Question and Answer session, is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.

It’s a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting!

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Friday, Oct 2 2016
2pm – 6pm with refreshments
It’s a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting!
Manatee Chamber Event

At Station 2 Innovation our mission is to be a catalyst for business growth.

Through coworking – bringing people together to work in a shared space – we are creating better places to work and as a result, a better way to work. Community events educate, empower and develop entrepreneurs. Business incubation programming, access to advisors and mentors, and preparation for funding accelerates and strengthens business growth. Soft landing services attract companies expanding into the region and fast track their entry into this marketplace.

Our goals are to create a rich environment for growing sustainable, high-wage jobs that will stay in the local area and to attract entrepreneurs and capital for building new businesses in the region. Stronger business growth means more jobs, higher wages, and a diversified and fortified place to live, work and play.

It’s A Quick Pitch

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Come cheer on local entrepreneurs in their 90 second pitch as they bid for judges and community votes.

Whether pitching for investment, or sharing a unique value proposition – mastering the art of the pitch is a crucial skill that every successful entrepreneur works to master.

Who will win your vote?

 

Do you want to pitch?

In order to participate in the quick pitch competition, you must first attend a pitch mentoring sessions.

 

 

It’s Not Just About the Right Place @ the Right Time!

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Top 3 do’s and top 3 don’ts from Jim Bowie who has been on both sides of business development as an entrepreneur and a business incubation professional.

Jim Bowie is an Associate Director & Site Manager of the UCF Business Incubators in Kissimmee & St. Cloud, FL. He also manages the Professional Partner/Advisor Coaches for the Incubator Program. Before joining UCF in the spring of 2010, Bowie was Executive Director of the Columbus Regional Technology Incubator, operated by the University System of Georgia. Jim has a BBA & MBA from (TCU) Texas Christian University. He has served the National Business Incubation Association over the past 7 years as an instructor and judge.

Jim has more than 20 years of experience in business development including AT&T, Orkin Exterminating Company and four entrepreneur start-ups. He is a former Adjunct Profession of Sales, Marketing & Management at Columbus State University in Columbus, GA. He is on the Board of the St. Cloud/Greater Osceola Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Kissimmee Area Council of the Kissimmee/Osceola Chamber of Commerce & the Florida Business Expo.