The Entrepreneurial Center of Northwest Connecticut Community College (NCCC) is thrilled to announce the upcoming Northwest Startup Community Night on January 30 in Salisbury at the White Hart Inn, co-sponsored by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation and Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation. This free event is an opportunity for local entrepreneurs to present their startup and receive professional feedback and advice from experienced business founders and mentors in a small group setting.
John Fiorello, director of the Entrepreneurial Center, expressed enthusiasm about the event, stating, "This is the first time we are bringing Community Startup Night to Salisbury, and it will be a great opportunity for local entrepreneurs to connect, learn, and grow in a supportive environment. We are grateful for the support from Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation and Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation for their support."
Peter Taylor, President of Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation said, “Providing opportunities for emerging entrepreneurs to connect with skilled mentors can help shape new enterprises and strengthen resolve to push forward with new ideas. Supporting events like Community Startup Nights is one way that Berkshire Taconic can foster economic opportunity in the Northwest Corner.”
The Community Startup Nights are one of many offerings of the NCCC Entrepreneurial Center whose mission is to provide training, resources, space, and support for creators looking to build businesses, giving them the tools they need to execute from inception to completion.
“It provides a safe space for entrepreneurs to innovate even when uncomfortable and inspires them to persevere guided by tools and expertise that forges a track to succeed. Most important to me, it has invited me into a philanthropic community of which I am grateful to be a part,” said Marinka Natale, Founder of LyfeLynx and LynxIQ.
As of January 22, there are six startups participating in the Salisbury event, and registration remains open for additional participants:
- RIC: Insurance for communities to provide immediate financial relief after storms
- The Pattern Recognition Research Collective: Investment advice and vehicles for higher education foundations
- intelliTransit Solutions: Software solutions to optimize delivery logistics
- Jodi Cup Of Health: Natural skin care and beauty products
- AREA: Providing financial education and assistance to affordable housing communities and their residents.
- Familiar Fix: A concierge service for second-home owners
Event Details and Registration
The Salisbury Community Startup Night will take place on Tuesday, January 30, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at The White Hart Inn, 15 Under Mountain Rd, Salisbury, CT 06068. Complimentary food and beverages will be provided.
Local entrepreneurs and business mentors are encouraged to register for this free event at the NCCC Entrepreneurship website: https://nwcc.edu/entrepreneurial-center-northwest-connecticut/northwest-startup
To learn more, schedule a call with John Fiorello, Entrepreneurial Center Director: www.calendly.com/nwcc
About NCCC Entrepreneurial Center
Our vision is to serve as a central hub for entrepreneurship in our community, working to empower anyone with a desire to create, from startups focused on global benevolent world domination to micro-companies serving the local community. Our mission is to provide training, resources, space, and support for creators looking to build businesses, giving them the tools they need to execute from inception to completion. We work with national, state, and community partners who champion economic development, community engagement, and healthy competition.
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About Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation
Founded in 1969, NCCF transforms lives and strengthens communities in Northwest Connecticut by connecting donors who care with causes that matter. NCCF has granted more than $50 million to area non-profits and scholarship recipients, making a meaningful difference for the homeless and hungry, for our libraries, our schools, our churches, and our environment.
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