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SUMMARY:Connecting with Economic Development Opportunities for Hardware Startups - Partner Event: FORGE
DESCRIPTION:On the journey to commercialization\, hardware startups need to find funds\, space\, contractors\, and more. Knowing how to identify\, find and connect to each of the many available organizations can be daunting when a startup is focused on growth. \nFORGE provides valuable resources to hardware startups and innovators progressing from prototype to commercialization and beyond. Our best known offerings are our supply chain assistance and education assets but FORGE also has a strong ecosystem to provide connections to the regional business development community. \nJoin us for this informative seminar and panel discussion. FORGE is bringing together economic and community development representatives from our regional innovation and manufacturing ecosystem. Hear from community leaders\, innovators\, regional assistance organizations and more. Learn about local banking\, real estate\, capex grants and mentoring opportunities. Network with startups\, innovators\, suppliers\, manufacturers\, and community assistance organizations. \nThis is a valuable opportunity to build your network and learn about a myriad of business development resources in the Merrimack Valley region and beyond. \nSpeakers include: \nFORGE Manufacturing Expert in Residence – Mark Michalski\nGreater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce CEO and President – Alexandria Eberhardt\nLowell Development & Financial Corporation Executive Director – Allison Lamey\nEnterprise Bank Commercial Loan Officer & Senior VP – Jonathan Machado\nMiddlesex 3 Coalition Executive Director – Stephanie Cronin\nMass Development VP Business Development – Geetha Rao Ramani \nRegister Here
URL:https://massmep.org/event/connecting-with-economic-development-opportunities-for-hardware-startups-partner-event-forge/
LOCATION:UMass Lowelln Innovation Hub\, 110 Canal Street\, Lowell
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