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Startup Weekend Spokane Slated for March 1-3, 2013
After the successes of Spokane’s first two Startup Weekends, there will be a third this spring on the Washington State University (WSU) Riverpoint Campus to bring developers, designers, marketers, product managers and startup enthusiasts together to participate in 54 hours of sharing ideas, forming teams, building products, and launching startups! The business community is coming out to … [Read More...]
[VIDEO] Gemiini Systems – Invest NW episode for NBC
GemIIni is a web-based provider of video modeling therapy for Special Education students. GemIIni's web-based library includes over 5,000 high definition, professional videos can be individually selected and stitched into custom therapy videos for use at home or in school. Every video includes a discrete presentation of a word or concept, a speech therapy component , a generalization component and … [Read More...]
Cummins Inc. Makes Strategic Investment in Spokane Valley Company ReliOn
The following news release was issued by Spokane Valley company ReliOn on January 24, 2013. ReliOn makes hydrogen fuel cell technology for backup power systems: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, January 24, 2013 Cummins Inc. Makes Strategic Investment in ReliOn Spokane, WA – ReliOn, the leading provider of high reliability fuel cell solutions for backup power and grid-support … [Read More...]
[VIDEO] Paw Print Genetics – Invest NW episode for NBC
The Definitive Resource for Canine Genetic Health. One local entrepreneur has developed her passion for genetics - both human and canine - into an innovative new business. She calls it her "pet project" and Paw Print Genetics is really hitting its stride. … [Read More...]
Steven Tabacek: Spokane Technology Company Secures $1.25M in Funding
Steven Tabacek: Spokane Technology Company Secures $1.25M in Funding -- SPOKANE, Wash., Jan. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - newsle. … [Read More...]
Golfers’ Delight: First GolfTEC Improvement Center In Spokane Area
Former Gonzaga University golfer Randy Potter is the owner and Certified Personal Coach of the first GolfTEC Improvement Center east of the Cascades. Potter, a member of the PGA of America who worked at Spokane’s Hangman Valley Golf Course while in college, returns to the Spokane area after three years as head professional and general manager at Roseburg Country Club in Roseburg, … [Read More...]
[VIDEO] Barters Closet – Invest NW episode for NBC
Barters Closet is the first online market where people can buy, sell, barter, and donate their clothes. Our bartering interface allows people to expand their wardrobe thriftily and efficiently. You don't need to buy new clothes, you can exchange your clothes and cycle your closet with Barters Closet. … [Read More...]
[VIDEO] ToGiveAGift.com – Invest NW episode for NBC
ToGiveAGift.com offers an online Shopping, Reminder and Wish List service allowing you to shop at hundreds of your favorite stores. At ToGiveAGift.com we believe it is our responsibility to give back to the communities we serve. That is why we pay 30% of our Gross Revenue to participating charities. Members can select the charity they want to support. … [Read More...]
ASL is Spokane’s “intellectual warehouse”
scribbled by Susan Ashe on Oct 5, 2012 I just completed an excellent tour of the Applied Sciences Laboratory (ASL) in the Innovate Washington (formerly Sirti) Technology Center. Oh my. Created from the WSU-Pullman Schock Physics Institute some years’ ago, this version is “Spokane’s intellectual warehouse,” according to Yogi Gupta, ASL director. ASL conducts research for such local … [Read More...]
Medical Engineering featured at the Downtown Library
scribbled by Susan Ashe on Oct 15, 2012 This just in: the downtown branch of the Spokane Public Library will host an event about “Medical Engienering: Bodies and Machines Working Together” this Wed., Oct. 17th, 6:30 PM. If you want to be the entrepreneurial start-up that engineers a medical device to help people or desire a career in medical engineering, this is for you. Speakers … [Read More...]
Inland Imaging Associates, PS and Seattle Radiologists, APC Join Together
Press Release Issued by Pam Pyrc, Marketing Director, Inland Imaging Inland Imaging Associates, PS and Seattle Radiologists, APC announced today plans to combine their two professional radiology groups effective January 1, 2013. With the joining of the two groups, the new company will have 97 radiologists and 20 non-physician staff members making it one of the largest professional radiology … [Read More...]
Liberty Lake Startup 2nd Watch Lands Venture Capital
Spokane and Seattle based 2nd Watch continues to make headlines by recently announcing the company had attracted $4.2 Million in funding from Seattle based VC firm Madrona. You can read the full article here … [Read More...]
[VIDEO] Invest NW Launch Spokane Segment – Nectar Media
Latest Invest NW Launch Spokane segment has Monique Cotton and Bill Kalivas interviewing Nectar Media. Josh Wade, creator of Nectar Media Consulting, used social media tools like blogging, Facebook, and Twitter to launch a brand and create an awareness and following before opening a brick and mortar location. Josh's commitment to content built a loyal following of nearly 12,000 unique monthly blog … [Read More...]
[VIDEO] Tipsy Muse – Invest NW episode for NBC
Tipsy Muse - an artist guides you and the rest of the group, step by step, through creating your own version of the day's painting. Bolster your confidence with a little liquid courage, and watch your talent develop! One of the best things about Tipsy Muse parties is seeing how beautiful and different each painting turns out, while everyone works toward the same goal. You'll be proud of … [Read More...]
[VIDEO] Spokane Entrepreneurial Center – Invest NW episode for NBC
The Spokane Entrepreneurial Center is a place for small business to get a start. We offer excellent downtown office space at a low cost and offer all the ammenities of a large building with conference rooms, lunch/break rooms, high-speed internet, paid parking, and total Fire and Security. All with No Deposit and No Lease. We offer two separate buildings, the Plechner on Second and Howard and the … [Read More...]
[VIDEO] Seven2 – Invest NW episode for NBC
This Launch Spokane video segment highlights serial entrepreneurs who have started businesses ranging from consultation to window clings. A talented and deeply enthusiastic set of individuals who coalesce into an exceedingly collaborative, uncommonly awesome team. Since 2004, they've designed and built websites, games, online ad campaigns, mobile apps, and more for clients like AT&T, … [Read More...]
[VIDEO] IT-Lifeline – Invest NW episode for NBC
IT-Lifeline is the market leader in cloud based fully managed IT disaster recovery services for midsized organizations. As the market leader we provide exemplary customer service to our end-user customers and business partners while delivering state of the art cloud based data vaulting and full IT system recovery capability. The value we deliver is in our people, our processes, our systems and our … [Read More...]
[VIDEO] GenPrime – Invest NW episode for NBC
GenPrime, Inc. is a leading provider of microbial detection and diagnostic analysis technologies. These state-of-the-art technologies are behind today's best analysis products, and are forming tomorrow's cutting-edge designs. Users of GenPrime's advanced solutions include government agencies, police & fire departments, municipalities, hospitals, laboratories, ethanol production facilities, and … [Read More...]
[VIDEO] The Kalispel Tribe of Indians – Invest NW episode for NBC
The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is rich in heritage. Our traditions have taught us cultural pride and to work together to continue the advancement of our people. We are committed to promoting a bright future that respects traditions, education, nurturing environments for our children and successful enterprises. The Kalispel Tribal Economic Authority (KTEA) was created in 2007 and is the economic … [Read More...]
[VIDEO] The Spokane Party Trolley – InvestNV episode for NBC
The Spokane Party Trolley is an entirely human powered 16 passenger pedal powered poly-cycle in the shape of a trolley bar. The trolley rental is available to rent for parties, pub crawls, corporate team building, city tours, weddings etc... … [Read More...]
[VIDEO] Dirty Dog Laundry – InvestNV episode for NBC
Finding the balance is essential to having a fun and successful experience in college, and Dirty Dog Laundry would like to help free up your schedule, allowing you to focus more on enjoying your time at Gonzaga University. … [Read More...]
[VIDEO] Startup Weekend – InvestNW episode for NBC
Startup Weekend is a global grassroots movement of active and empowered entrepreneurs who are learning the basics of founding startups and launching successful ventures. It is the largest community of passionate entrepreneurs with over 400 past events in 100 countries around the world in 2011. … [Read More...]
[VIDEO] Medication Review – InvestNW episode for NBC
Medication Review® is a company run entirely by pharmacists. Pharmacists committed to the success of your community hospital. We are here to help create a top-of-the-line pharmacy without draining your hospital budget. … [Read More...]
[VIDEO] SunShare Energy – InvestNW episode for NBC
SunShare Energy was founded to bring the benefits of solar energy to more people around the State of Washington. Lou owned an engine recycling plant in Spokane, WA and provided high-tech consulting services around fiber optics and communications to companies like Boeing and Avista Utilities. Mike built a ranch on 160 acres in Cottonwood, ID that is completely off the grid and fully powered by a … [Read More...]
[VIDEO] Connect Northwest Forum – Investment Capital Forum
This is a welcome video created for the Connect Northwest's largest annual event, featuring speakers and panelists from the angel and venture capital community. The event highlights the Inland Northwest region, showcases the local entrepreneurial talent, and expands local access to investment capital by getting investors from outside the Inland Northwest to the area to connect with local start-up … [Read More...]
[VIDEO] Clean and Green Energy Event
LaunchPad Live Event as we feature our Clean and Green Community! The objectives for this event are to help attendees understand the various challenges and benefits of being working in the Clean and Green industry and also to make industry connections. A discussion with our special guest Dave Curry, Founder and CEO of Demand Energy Networks. … [Read More...]
[VIDEO] The Innovation Show
Today’s show is a bit different – we’re mixing things– and talking about the who, what, when, where, and why of Innovation. Leaders from the Spokane Valley Chamber and Avista will contribute to our Innovation discussion and talk about the Innovation Show. Plus – Go Daddy’s Chief Scientist is in the house – what exactly is a chief scientist? We’ll tell you that and much … [Read More...]
[VIDEO] Next Gen Leaders and Football
The objectives for this event are to help attendees understand the various challenges and benefits of being a Next Generation professional. This event will be taped as part of our weekly TV show called LaunchPad Live. Our agenda will include a discussion with Brady Nelson, Owner, Spokane Shock Ryan Gee, Gee Automotive Group … [Read More...]
[VIDEO] Construction, Development, Architecture and Engineering Event
Construction, Development, Architecture and Engineering Event with Cheryl Kilday and Larry Soehren … [Read More...]
[VIDEO] Professional Women’s Community Event – A Special Spa Event at Northern Quest Casino
Professional Women's Community Event at the Northern Quest Resort and Casino! Our guest's: Trish McFarland, Executive Director, YWCA and Yvonne Smith, Spa Director, Northern Quest Resort and Casino. Trish and Yvonne discuss the Spa celebration taking place from 6 to 8 pm, attendance is free. There will be food, wine, spa and hotel tours, and gift bags for the first 100 guests. … [Read More...]
[VIDEO] Entrepreneur and Small Business Community Event – Dr. Tony Bonanzino
Dr. Bonanzino is a principal member of Century Archives Northwest, LLC; a document management and storage company dedicated to providing custom solutions for securing, managing, and storing valuable, and often irreplaceable, organizational documents.Tony retired on May 30, 2008, from his position as CEO of Hollister-Stier Laboratories LLC; a company he helped form in June 1999, following a … [Read More...]
[VIDEO] How technology and innovation are changing business
Transforming Our Regional Economy: How technology and innovation are changing business.Special Guest: Rebecca Lovell, Chief Business Officer, GeekWire. Event shot on October 20, 2011, at Meadowwood Technology Campus Liberty Lake, WA. … [Read More...]
