PUBLIC (FREE) SPECTATOR EVENT – On Sunday, July 26th 2:30-5pm at Central Library, participants of Entrepreneur Summer events at Greensboro Library’s different branches will compete in the PitchPocalypse business plan contest to win cash and prizes towards launching their own startup. This final event of the series is sponsored by Greensboro Municipal Federal Credit Union with organizing help from Shift.
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7/25: ReBuildUp Course (adults) @ Central Library sponsored by GMFCU
PUBLIC (FREE) EVENT – On Saturday, July 25th 1-5pm, ReBuildUp Course consisting of four business mini games covering business fundamentals will be held at Central Library for adults (18+) sponsored by Greensboro Municipal Federal Credit Union with organizing help from Shift.
This is the seventh event of the Entrepreneur Summer at Greensboro Library and only chance for adults to qualify to compete in the PitchPocalypse business plan contest on Sunday 2:30-5:00 at Central Library also sponsored by GMFCU.
5/16: ReBuildUp Course (for Adults) @ Central Library sponsored by Michael Robinson Accounting
PUBLIC (FREE) EVENT – On Saturday, May 16th, our ReBuildUp Course for adults will be held from 1-5pm at Greensboro Central Library in Downtown Greensboro.
For the first time, this event will be open to adults 18 and up although a small number of select teens will be allowed to participate (contact us for teen details).
The ReBuildUp Course is part one of our three part Startup Program developed to help aspiring entrepreneurs learn the basics and find out if they truly want to take the plunge into entrepreneurship BEFORE committing to business courses, expensive leases, and borrowing money.
Part two takes place the next day on Sunday 2:30-5:00pm (also at Central Library) with our PitchPocalypse business plan pitching contest with up to 8 contestants from our ReBuildUp Course competing for money towards their startup effort along with other prizes like Greensboro Chamber of Commerce membership for 1st and 2nd place and 3 months of accounting help from Michael Robinson Accounting for all three top winners.
Part three is our Startup Test Flight running for 3 months for winners and non-winners of the PitchPocalypse to use techniques learned during our ReBuildUp Course to test the startup waters on your own time to figure out what you want to do for a business.
Sign up here for this event:
3/14: ReBuildUp Course @ Co//ab sponsored by Michael Robinson Accounting
PUBLIC (FREE REGISTRATION) EVENT – We’re happy to announce the next ReBuildUp Course (Economy, Jr., Million Dollar Idea, Pitch Drill, and Cashless Incubator) will be held at the Co//ab in Downtown Greensboro on Saturday, March 14th 1-5pm. The Co//ab (pronounced “Co-Lab”) is the new collaborative coworking space for Triad entrepreneurs.
Free Parking Behind Co//ab Building (click to enlarge)
This ReBuildUp Course sponsored by Michael Robinson Accounting will also serve as the qualifying event for the March 15th, 2:30-5:00pm PitchPocalypse business plan pitching contest held the next day at the Greensboro Central Library also in Downtown Greensboro.
If you’re 13-19 years old or want to enroll your teen to participate in both events, fill out this form to reserve your spot:
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PICTURES: 2/21 ReBuildUp Course @ Central Library sponsored by Michael Robinson Accounting
Here are the pictures from the Saturday, February 21st ReBuildUp Course held at Central Library in Downtown Greensboro sponsored by Michael Robinson Accounting. Stay tuned, we’ll be announcing the location of the next ReBuildUp Course to be held also in Downtown Greensboro on Saturday, March 14th, 1-5pm the day before the rescheduled PitchPocalypse at Central Library on Sunday, March 15th, 2:30-5pm.
First up, Economy, Jr.
Time for cards with Million Dollar Idea.
The presentations begin with Pitch Drill.
It all comes together in the Cashless Incubator held at the end.
2/21: ReBuildUp Course (Today!) @ Central Library Sponsored by Michael Robinson Accounting
QUALIFIER EVENT – Today’s ReBuildUp Course event at Central Library in Downtown Greensboro will take place from 1:00-5:30pm. This event is sponsored by Michael Robinson Accounting, LLC with Shift, the Nussbaum Center’s Entrepreneur Group, helping coordinate volunteers.The purpose of this event is to have players participate in four entrepreneur mini-games to help select up to 8 finalists for the PitchPocalypse business plan pitching contest held next Thursday, February 26th 6-8pm also at Central Library.
1ST PLACE WINNER of the PitchPocalypse will receive:
– $300 towards launching their company
– 1 year membership to the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce
– FREE business filing assistance from Elon University’s Business Clinic (does not include local and state filing fees).
– 6 months FREE business accounting help from Michael Robinson Accounting, LLC
2ND PLACE WINNER:
– 1 year membership to the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce
– FREE business filing assistance from Elon University’s Business Clinic (does not include local and state filing fees).
– 6 months FREE business accounting help from Michael Robinson Accounting, LLC
3RD PLACE WINNER:
– FREE business filing assistance from Elon University’s Business Clinic (does not include local and state filing fees).
– 6 months FREE business accounting help from Michael Robinson Accounting, LLC
The ReBuildUp Course is part of ReBuildUp’s Startup Program.
PICTURES: Economic Literacy Summer Series Complete sponsored by Greensboro Municipal Federal Credit Union
Thanks to all the branches of the Greensboro Public Library along with sponsor Greensboro Municipal Federal Credit for making the Economic Literacy Summer Series possible. Not to mention all the volunteers and participants. We’ll be announcing a similar event in the fall, but in the meantime, check out pictures from this June 7th to August 5th summer program:
Bow Times Founder on Front Page of News & Record
You may recall Noah Cameron of Bow Times who took part in our ReBuildUp Jobs Course at Noble Academy in Spring 2014.
His startup was recently included in a front page article in the News & Record as part of the Triad Startup Lab.
“Noah Cameron, a rising freshman at Randolph Community College, is trying to turn his handmade wooden bow ties into a self-sustaining business. He has tweaked the design to make them easier to produce.” CLICK HERE for the full article
Way to go Noah!
PICTURES: 6/14 Jobs Course @ Nussbaum Center sponsored by Summit Credit Union
Pictures from ReBuildUp’s Jobs Course at Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship held on Saturday, June 14th 1:00-3:30pm sponsored by Summit Credit Union with Shift, the Nussbaum Center’s startup group, providing assistance.
Learning the game of life @ReBuildUp @jtthebigguy @NussbaumCenter @summitcu_nc pic.twitter.com/obS1iFcwzQ
— Joel Bennett (@joelbennettus) June 14, 2014
Pick a career and get a salary @ReBuildUp @jtthebigguy @NussbaumCenter @summitcu_nc pic.twitter.com/4923myAiJG
— Joel Bennett (@joelbennettus) June 14, 2014
Judges for 6/14 Jobs Course @ Nussbaum Center sponsored by Summit Credit Union
The Pitch Drill portion of the ReBuildUp’s Jobs Course at Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship set for Saturday, June 14th 1:00-3:30pm will be judged by:
Joel Bennett, Director of the 2014 Triad Startup Lab
Justin Streuli, Director of UNCG’s North Carolina Entrepreneurship Center (NCEC)
Still time to take part by CLICKING HERE to signup for this FREE event.
Summit Credit Union is sponsoring this event with Shift, the Nussbaum Center’s startup group, providing assistance.