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
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Early Stage Technology Firms
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Life Science Firms
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Serial Entrepreneurs
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Scalable Businesses (Up to $50 million)
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Businesses Undergoing a Leadership Transition
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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:
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March 4-5, 2010 |
Entrepreneurship Boot Camp featuring Derby Management, Boston, MA |
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April 8-9, 2010 |
Building Block Boot Camp featuring Upstate experts and funding sources |
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May 6-7, 2010 |
Sales Effectiveness Boot Camp featuring Derby Management, Boston, MA |
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June 3, 2010 and June 17, 2010 |
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.
Do you have a Plan “B”?
September 29, 2009
In follow-up to the TEN Lunch & Learn meeting held at the Infotonics Technology Center regarding “Plan B” technologies, we are reaching out to help you vet your good ideas. The Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development (WIRED) program realized this region holds many good ideas not presently being pursued that are well suited for regional job creation and economic advantage. Therefore, through WIRED, ITC is providing a rare opportunity for individuals who have a Plan “B” idea to assist them in the process of vetting those ideas and receiving training around the entrepreneurial process.vuon@earthlink.net to set up an initial interview meeting. You will have the opportunity to discuss your Plan “B” idea/technology to a technologist, receive training around the entrepreneurial process and the resources available to help you through that process, and, who knows, maybe become the next upstate New York Plan “A” enterprise!
Sometimes referred to as an orphan idea, invention, or technology, it is the great idea that an innovator just doesn’t have the time to pursue. However, we are providing the opportunity to vet Plan “B” concepts with a technical expert in residence (TEIR) at the Infotonics Technology Center who will provide technical analysis and investigate potential market opportunities. Furthermore, for the technologies/ideas that show promise, additional WIRED training resources are available for assistance in forming a new company, market analysis, business plan writing, grant proposal writing, etc.
If you are one of those Plan “B” innovators, or know of someone who is, please contact Michael Potter at (585)415-7272 or email
The Entrepreneur’s Network accepting applications for Class VIII
July 20, 2009
As a TEN graduate myself, I can highly recommend TEN’s excellent program. As the press release below points out you get a $7500 value for only $350, thanks to the use of Monroe County and WIRED grant economic development funds. This is YOUR TAX DOLLARS at work, and an excellent example of how stimulus dollars are being applied at a local level. If you’re an entrepreneur, and need help getting started this is the best $350 you could possibly invest in your new business.
The Entrepreneur’s Network is now accepting applications for its next class, which begins September 23, 2009. Based on best practices of leading entrepreneurial training, education and networking programs, TEN’s mission is to grow life sciences, technology-based, and/or scalable, high-revenue potential firms across the upstate region. TEN is an intense six-month program, focused on helping entrepreneurs - new or old - avoid the pitfalls that can limit growth or decrease the likelihood of securing investment. Even if you’re a proven entrepreneur, business is an ever-changing environment and we cover the latest strategies for improving sales, securing financing, building or enhancing business plans, and presenting your firm to key stakeholders - be it venture capitalists, banks, insurance companies, or potential customers. We constantly hear from our alums the message, “If only I knew these things before I got started. I could have saved so much time and done a better job!”
Class size is limited to 20 participants to allow for maximum interaction. The cost of this program is $7500 per participant, but thanks to the support of the County of Monroe, Finger Lakes WIRED, and COMIDA, the cost to you is only $350 per person - payable only if you’re accepted into the program. The deadline to submit is September 7, 2009.
Here’s the Class VIII schedule:
- September 23: Class VII Graduation AND Class VIII Kick-Off Celebration
- September 24-25: Derby Management Entrepreneurship Boot Camp
- October 15-16: Building Financial Models / Sources of Funding & Term Sheets
- November 12-13: Derby Management Sales Effectiveness Boot Camp
- December 1 and 15: Investor Presentation Boot Camp
The sessions lead by Jack Derby and George Simmons from Derby Management are invaluable, and bringing them to Upstate New York only raises the level of awareness of the business opportunities that exist here. Some of you may have heard Jack present the keynote address at the last Rochester Regional Business Planning Competition. If you’re interested in participating in this year’s program, click on the TEN Membership Application to register.
If you’re interested, or have any questions, feel free to drop Jean Kase a note at jkase@monroecounty.govor call at 585.753.2031. For more information you can check out TEN’s website: www.ten-ny.org
The Entreprenur’s Network accepting applications for membership
March 16, 2009
The Entrepreneur's network
The Entrepreneur’s Network (TEN) is currently accepting applications for Class VII which will start in May 2009.
Click on this link for the current TEN Membership Application If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me directly, or David Gottfried at (585) 919-3081 or davidg@javelin-group.com.
Thanks!
Jean M. Kase
Executive Director
The Entrepreneurs Network - TEN
Helping High-Growth Companies Succeed
585.753.2031
jeankase@ten-ny.org
