RI-CIE and Community Events

8/31/2010 The Small Business Development Center at Johnson & Wales University is holding a
GETTING YOUR BUSINESS UP & RUNNING: START-UP CLINIC

Event Date(s): 8/31/2010
Event Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Contact Info: RI Small Business Development Center Web site: http://www.risbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10300004

This workshop is for people who are interested in learning the fundamentals of starting and running a business the right way. Some subjects to be covered are registering your business, market research & analysis, legal structures for your business, estimating start-up costs and cash flow projection, failure factors, and business planning. Since lack of planning is one of the top reasons new businesses fail, attending this comprehensive workshop may be one of the most important decisions you make prior to opening your business. A generous packet of information pertaining to the workshop is provided. Pre-Registration is required.

8/27/10 OVPR 1/2 day informational seminar from 8:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Sharpe Refectory / Dining Rooms 8 & 9

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) and the Research Protections Office are hosting a free half-day informational seminar about conducting research with human subjects in the field of brain science. This seminar is being sponsored by the Brown Institute for Brain Science and OVPR. Click here for more information and to register..

8/23/2010 Brown Forum/RI-CIE Season Kick-Off at RI-CIE, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. Members get complimentary admission. Not a member? Become one!

RI-CIE Office Hours (details)
RI-CIE will continue its popular Office Hours sessions this fall. If yours is a new or young venture and you have questions about funding, taxes, patents, or marketing, among others, RI-CIE Office Hours may be helpful to you.

Office Hour Advisory Panel Bios
September 17, 2010
October 8, 2010
October 22, 2010
November 5, 2010
November 19, 2010
December 3, 2010

Appointments will be coordinated via email (please e-mail Sue Gallogly to schedule a time slot)

  • Walk-ins accommodated if schedule permits
  • Sessions limited to 45 minutes between 2:45-5PM
  • There is no cost to participate
  • priority will be given to those with appointments

RI-CIE Advisors (click for details) :  Office Hours sessions will be staffed by seasoned advisors from the professional community in the following areas of expertise. (More experts to join soon.)

  • Marketing & Communications
  • Market Research
  • Legal (organization structures; intellectual property; disclosures)
  • Accounting & Finance

Who should come: This program is for RI-based entrepreneurs (or people thinking about starting a venture) who want professional input on a business issue, question or challenge. RI-CIE is particularly interested in assisting new "knowledge economy" ventures. Participants are welcome to bring very basic or very sophisticated questions. Advisors are available to provide reactions, recommendations and suggested next steps to help an entrepreneur move forward. Advisors may be limited by ethical and other considerations but will otherwise answer questions to the best of their abilities. They will recommend further resources should an issue extend beyond their expertise or the scope of their consultation.

What the entrepreneur should do in preparation:

  • Email Sue Gallogly with your request for an appointment (slots will be 30-45 minutes)
  • Include in your email or attach information on your venture so Advisors can review before the meeting
  • Briefly state in your email what question(s) or issue(s) you have for the Advisors
  • Do not include any proprietary information about a product or service

 

Brown Forum for Enterprise
Brown Forum for Enterprise, a Brown University initiative long respected for educating and supporting entrepreneurs and start-up companies, has officially become part of the Rhode Island Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. 

Brown Forum for Enterprise will offer 6 Forums and 6 to 8 Workshops for the 2010-2011 Season.  Forums cost $15 for Members, $30 for Non-Members (students are free), and the dates have been set below.*  Workshops are free to BFE Members only and, though we haven't set dates for those yet, we have decided which topics we'll cover.  See them outlined below.

September 23, 2010
BFE Members-Only Season Kick-Off
Featuring Tips for Working a Room by Carolyn Lavin
Read more about a BFE Membership here

October 21
Cap Table Basics

November 18
Understanding Term Sheets

January 27
Top IP Mistakes Start-Ups Make 

February 16
How to Write a Business Plan 

March 24
The Elements of a Winning Management Team

April 28
Top 10 Entrepreneurial Mistakes

BFE will hold smaller and less formal Workshops in-between its regular Forums.  These will cover more basic content and be geared for smaller, informal groups during breakfast or lunch-time slots.  Workshops are free to BFE Members only and will feature:

Understanding the Funding Stages
Company Formation and Other Considerations for the Founders
Hiring for Start-Ups
Patents 101
Branding, Trademarks & Trade Dress
Distribution Channels for the Early-Stage Entrepreneur
Bookkeeping and Accounting for Start-Ups

Check back for dates on the Workshops listed above.

*Forum dates and topics are subject to change with advance notice.

For more information, please visit the Brown Enterprise Forum