GRAND RAPIDS – Entrepreneurs face stiff odds in transforming their dreams into a viable business. Too often they don’t know where to turn to get practical answers to tough questions, for example, where to find start-up funding, how to go to market effectively, or the best way to pitch their business. That’s where Start-Up Central can help.
Start-Up Central is designed to provide straight answers to entrepreneurs’ difficult questions and to offer clear direction on the best start-up practices.
IdeaWorks hosts an ongoing series of meetings and events designed to provide training, mentoring, encouragement, networking opportunities and investor exposure for those starting up a company with high growth potential in any field of endeavor. All events are free to entrepreneurs. Attendees learn through a series of very practical lectures, interactive workshops, open-forum meetings, and networking opportunities organized into five major series:
Planning Your Business
Business Plan Workshops
Office Hours (open mike “ask the experts”)
Funding Your Business
Investor’s Corner (on-stage practice of your investor pitch)
The next Start Up Central is scheduled for March 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the University Club, 10th Floor, FifthThird Bank Building. There is no charge. The event series and title have yet to be determined. To register for the event, Startup Central
