Entrepreneurship & the Incubator Center in the local press
Have you see it? Recently a number of articles / new stories have run on entrepreneurship, growing businesses and the Incubator Center. Check out this list of recent articles: http://www.gjincubator.org/about/campusnews.php It is really exciting to see so many interesting ideas and growing companies blooming in Grand Valley.
Co-working Spaces – it’s a trend!
Many entrepreneurs discover that after a few weeks of working in bunny slippers, their home offices leave them feeling isolated and enervated. Recently, co-working spaces have begun to spring up, offering home-based entrepreneurs a part-time desk where they can find structure, camaraderie and advice. Entrepreneur
Building a factory on your desktop
Ponoko, a New Zealand company, developed a laser cutter that can follow patterns downloaded from the Internet, allowing would-be designers anywhere in the world to create complex shapes in wood and plastic. Artists and entrepreneurs use Ponoko's cutters to make small batches of toys, lampshades and other products. CEO David ten Have says he believes the devices have the potential to turn everyone into a manufacturer. Inc.
