Rochester Startup Blog written by Lee Drake

The Entrepreneur’s Network begins recruiting 9th class

February 15, 2010

The Entrepreneurs Network is now accepting applications for Class IX

Eligibility

Candidates should be Founders, Senior Executives, CEO’s or hold a controlling position in an early stage technology, life science, and/or scalable high-revenue potential firms with business operations primarily in Upstate New York.

Who Should Apply

  • Early Stage Technology Firms
  • Life Science Firms
  • Serial Entrepreneurs
  • Scalable Businesses (Up to $50 million)
  • Businesses Undergoing a Leadership Transition
  • Family-owned Businesses

Application

TEN is now accepting applications for Class IX. Please submit an application form, a brief non-confidential executive summary (maximum length 3 pages) describing your business, and a summary of your professional background for review and acceptance into the next four-month program. Class size is limited to 20 participants per class to allow for maximum interaction.

Cost

Approved applicants will be charged a one-time processing fee of $350.00.

“Class IX” is a member-only 4-month program comprised of the following boot camps:

March 4-5, 2010
7:30-8:00 am: Networking and Check in
8:00-5:00 pm: Program
Location: Lennox Tech Enterprise Center, 150 Lucius Gordon Drive

Entrepreneurship Boot Camp featuring Derby Management, Boston, MA

April 8-9, 2010
7:30-8:00 am: Networking and Check in
8:00-5:00 pm: Program
Location: Ebenezer Watts Building
130 S. Plymouth Avenue

Building Block Boot Camp featuring Upstate experts and funding sources

May 6-7, 2010
7:30-8:00 am: Networking and Check in
8:00-5:00 pm: Program
Location: Lennox Tech Enterprise Center, 150 Lucius Gordon Drive

Sales Effectiveness Boot Camp featuring Derby Management, Boston, MA

June 3, 2010 and June 17, 2010
7:30-8:00 am: Networking and Check in
8:00-5:00 pm: Program
Location: UR Medical Center, Rm 1-9576

Investor Presentation Boot Camp featuring Upstate experts and funding sources

 

To apply for Class IX, Submit an on-line application: online application.

 

Apply Today!

 

About The Entrepreneurs Network The Entrepreneurs Network-TEN - is an innovative program designed to provide Upstate entrepreneurs significant hands-on exposure to, and interaction with, national and regional business experts and funding sources. TEN has an exclusive, members-only class consisting of boot camps on securing equity investments and traditional financing, effective sales and marketing strategies, leadership and business strategy for today’s competitive environment. TEN augments its program activities with “Lunch and Learn” and other special events to offer training, educating and networking to connect entrepreneurs, established firms, academic institutions and investment resources to advance the regional economy.

 

About County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency COMIDA’s goal is to promote, encourage, attract and develop job and recreational opportunities and economically sound commerce and industry throughout Monroe County. COMIDA’s projects generate a 4 to 1 benefit to incentive ratio. They do not lend money nor guarantee loans. Assistance is provided though incentives.

About High Tech Rochesteris a non-profit economic development organization driving growth in the Rochester/Finger Lakes region through the Creation, Mentoring, and Incubation of high-tech start-up businesses, and through advanced consulting services provided to small manufacturing firms through its NYSTAR-funded Regional Technology Development Center.