Triad News 14 was kind enough to film our Sunday, March 15th, PitchPocalypse event at Greensboro Central Library sponsored by Summit Credit Union. It will likely air tonight (Sun. 3/15/15) and/or tomorrow (Mon. 3/16/15) on local cable channel 14.
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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:
[REGISTRATION CLOSED]
3/15: PitchPocalypse @ Central Library Sponsored by Summit Credit Union
ReBuildUp Course players, come out to Central Library on Sunday, March 15th, 2:30-5:00pm to compete in the PitchPocalypse business plan contest with up to seven other aspiring entrepreneurs for your shot at $300 towards launching your business, FREE company filing with the state courtesy of Elon University’s Business Clinic (excludes local and state filing fees), and Six months of accounting help courtesy of Michael Robinson Accounting, LLC.
This is the rescheduled PitchPocalypse business plan pitching contest originally planned for Thursday, February 26th which was postponed due to weather issues.
This event is made possible by Summit Credit Union.
Contestants will give their pitches to a panel of judges from the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, UNCG’s NC Entrepreneurship Center, and Summit Credit Union.
For those who weren’t able to qualify for this contest at the February 21st ReBuildUp Course, we will be holding another one on Saturday, March 14th, 1:00-5:00pm at a soon to be announced location.
Please check back on this site or join our Twitter and Facebook for updates.
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.
REGISTRATION REMINDER: 2/21 ReBuildUp Course @ Central Library sponsored by Michael Robinson Accounting
THIS FRIDAY, FEB. 6TH @ 5PM IS THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR STUDENT PARTICIPATION
Schools who’ve submitted their full roster list (up to 3 students)
• Ben L Smith High School
• Wesleyan Christian Academy
QUALIFIER EVENT – On Saturday, February 21st, Central Library in Downtown Greensboro will be hosting the ReBuildUp Course from 1:00-5:30pm to select the 8 finalists for the PitchPocalypse pitching contest held the following Thursday, February 26th 6-8pm also at Central Library.This event is sponsored by Michael Robinson Accounting with Shift, the Nussbaum Center’s Entrepreneur Group, helping coordinate volunteers.
The ReBuildUp Course introduces players to the fundamentals of starting their own small business. It involves participating schools each sending up to three of their students who show an interest in entrepreneurship to play on their school’s behalf.
All four ReBuildUp games will be played: Million Dollar Idea, Economy, Jr., Pitch Drill, and The Cashless Incubator.
Contact Us for details on how your teen can participate. Friday at 5pm, February 6th is the sign up deadline.
The ReBuildUp Course is part of ReBuildUp’s Startup Program.
PICS: 1/27 MDI @ Hemphill Library sponsored by Michael Robinson Accounting
Here are the pictures from Tuesday, January 27th’s Million Dollar Idea card game event at Hemphill Library that finished up with a “sudden death” final round sponsored by Michael Robinson Accounting with organizing help from Shift, the Nussbaum Center’s Entrepreneur group.
Sudden death round for who had the most market share.
The players deciding who the winner is for the best “Million Dollar” product idea.
1/27: MDI @ Hemphill Library sponsored by Michael Robinson Accounting
PUBLIC (FREE) EVENT – On Tuesday, January 27th, Hemphill Library will host the Million Dollar Idea card game from 6-7pm.
MDI is a card game that has players take turns being a customer while the other players try to convince them to purchase their products accumulating market share in the process.
There are two ways to win by either having the most market share at the end of the game (combined money and resources) or coming up with the best product idea in the game.
This event is sponsored by Michael Robinson Accounting with organizing help from Shift, the Nussbaum Center’s Entrepreneur group.
PICS: 1/20 MDI @ McGirt-Horton Library sponsored by Michael Robinson Accounting
Pictures from Tuesday, January 20th’s Million Dollar Idea card game at McGirt-Horton Library sponsored by Michael Robinson Accounting with organizing help from Shift, the Nussbaum Center’s Entrepreneur group.
Final hand of the game.
1/20: MDI @ McGirt-Horton Library sponsored by Michael Robinson Accounting
PUBLIC (FREE) EVENT – On Tuesday, January 20th McGirt-Horton Library will host the Million Dollar Idea card game from 6-7pm.
MDI is a card game that has players take turns being a customer while the other players try to convince them to purchase their products accumulating market share in the process.
There are two ways to win by either having the most market share at the end of the game (combined money and resources) or coming up with the best product idea in the game.
This event is sponsored by Michael Robinson Accounting with organizing help from Shift, the Nussbaum Center’s Entrepreneur group.
2/21: ReBuildUp Course @ Central Library sponsored by Michael Robinson Accounting
Schools who’ve submitted full roster list (up to 3 students)
[student registration deadline is Feb. 6th]
• Ben L Smith High School
• Wesleyan Christian Academy
QUALIFIER EVENT – On Saturday, February 21st, Central Library in Downtown Greensboro will be hosting the ReBuildUp Course from 1:00-5:30pm to select the 8 finalists for the PitchPocalypse pitching contest held the following Thursday, February 26th 6-8pm also at Central Library.This event is sponsored by Michael Robinson Accounting with Shift, the Nussbaum Center’s Entrepreneur Group, helping coordinate volunteers.
The ReBuildUp Course introduces players to the fundamentals of starting their own small business. It involves participating schools each sending up to three of their students who show an interest in entrepreneurship to play on their school’s behalf.
All four ReBuildUp games will be played: Million Dollar Idea, Economy, Jr., Pitch Drill, and The Cashless Incubator.
Contact Us for details on how your teen can participate. Friday at 5pm, February 6th is the sign up deadline.
The ReBuildUp Course is part of ReBuildUp’s Startup Program.