August, 2014
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One of The Launch Place's Clients Opens Office in Downtown Danville
The Danville Register & Bee reported recently that one of The Launch Place's clients, SOLEX Architecture, opened its new office on Craghead Street in downtown Danville. Owner and architect Jeffrey Bond gives recognition to The Launch Place for his business success.
WSLS 10 TV Features The Launch Place
DANVILLE (WSLS) - The Launch Place received a $10 million grant from the Danville Regional Foundation to help start-ups in Danville. They have a "seed fund" from which businesses can receive up to $250,000. Other perks the non-profit provides are consulting and mentoring. Click here for the interview by Duke Carter, New River Valley Reporter.
The Launch Place Announces Pre-Seed Investment Program
To help innovative entrepreneurs expedite the early stages of their start-up development process, The Launch Place announced today a new investment initiative called the Pre-Seed Investment Program to further these entrepreneurs’ market and product validation and/or business model refinement.
Start-up companies may secure a maximum investment of the following:
- $25,000 for product and market validation
- $50,000 for business model refinement
Entrepreneur Network Event Series
Your New Business:
Considerations Before Saying "I Do" to a Business Partnership
About the Topic and Presenters:There is more to launching your new business than choosing a business entity. While entity selection may be important, there are other important considerations...