Cary Innovation Center Hosts IdeaSlam On Wednesday, May 16

Organization Invites Entrepreneurs To Share Business Ideas And Expertise, Hear From Founder Of Connor's Science Universe, LLC

2012-05-18

CARY, NC, May 18, 2012 (Press-News.org) The Cary Innovation Center (http://caryinnovationcenter.org), a local organization dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs by offering professional mentoring and business education programs, has announced it will host IdeaSlam on Wednesday, May 16 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the center's office at 201 W. Chatham St., Suite 202. Participants will share their business ideas in an open and honest setting, receive constructive feedback from Cary Innovation Center facilitators, and have the opportunity to network with other IdeaSlam participants. The IdeaSlam event functions as a gateway into the Cary Innovation Center's Ideation program, which helps entrepreneurs structure and communicate their business plans, transforming raw ideas into refined strategies that can be evaluated and assessed. Specifically, ideation involves identifying an opportunity, an offering, a target market and a plan for generating profits.

Conner Bernstein, who at age 17 runs Connor's Science Universe, LLC, is the featured guest speaker for this event. Bernstein began developing the company as a 9-year-old 4th grader in Chapel Hill and has successfully positioned Connor's Science Universe, LLC, better known as Connor's Kits for Kids, as one of the fastest growing companies in the science and nature toy business.

Tickets are $35, and there are 25 seats available for participants. To register online, visit http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3280890231. For more information about the IdeaSlam, visit http://caryinnovationcenter.org/ideaslam.

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"The first step in developing a successful business is honing in on a truly inventive idea," said Bill Warner, executive director of the Cary Innovation Center. "At our IdeaSlam, we hope to foster an environment of open discussion and collaboration while guiding participants through the beginning phases of ideation. We encourage all interested potential entrepreneurs to attend this event. We are also excited to hear from Connor Bernstein, as he offers inspirational and rewarding advice to fellow participants."

ABOUT CARY INNOVATION CENTER:
The Cary Innovation Center is dedicated to supporting local entrepreneurs by fostering collaboration and offering business education and mentoring programs. Its "Six Steps to Success" program guides startup companies through ideation, conceptualization, creation, evaluation, preparation and commercialization in order to take their business idea to fruition. This disciplined approach, designed to optimize time while minimizing the potential cost of failure, greatly improves a business' chance of long-term success. The Cary Innovation Center is led by Bill Warner, Executive Director of EntreDot and Brad Lienhart, Director of Operation of EntreDot, and their team of seasoned professionals with years of experience in business leadership. The Cary Innovation Center is located at 201 W. Chatham St., Suite 204 in Cary, N.C. For more information, visit http://www.caryinnovationcenter.org.

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