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INNOVATION in UNIVERSITY CIRCLE

August 8: Tuesdays@FUTURE

For regions to stay on the cutting edge of innovation, curriculum and services for entrepreneurs need to be timely and focused.
 
How can NEO become a global leader in innovation and entrepreneurship? What kinds of curriculum do we need to strengthen emerging innovations in industry?
 
NEO's significant regional knowledge assets include Akron University, Baldwin-Wallace College, John Carroll University, Kent State University, Lorain County Community College, and Youngstown State University.
 
The Key Entrepreneur Development Center is another Northeast Ohio resource for entrepreneurs. Pitch in to brainstorm new possibilities and connect with other entrepreneurs.
 
Forum Leader: Brad Kleinman, Corporate College
Date: Tuesday, August 8
Time: 4:30 P.M. - 6:15 P.M.
Place: FUTURE: Center for Design and Technology Transfer @ The Cleveland Institute of Art
11610 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106
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For updates read the Tuesdays@FUTURE Blog.

The Entrepreneurship and Skills Task Group of the Department of Culture and Media (DCMS) Industries Education Forum has published its final report and recommendations on developing entrepreneurship in the creative industries. Read more here. The initiative is based at the Manchester Metropolitan University.

INNOVATION IN MIDTOWN

Midtown Wednesdays. Forums connecting entrepreneurs leading change in Northeast Ohio.

Summer Break. We'll see you in September!
Date: Weekly, every Wednesday
Time: 5:00 P.M. - 6:45 P.M.
Place: Myers University, Chester Campus
3921 Chester Avenue, Cleveland, OH
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Friday, August 11: Midtown Mornings. Share coffee and bagels, make new connections and work on cool initiatives. Practice building innovation in Midtown! Download the PDF here.

Date: Friday, August 11
Time: 7:30-8:30 A.M.
Place: Nead Brand Partners
3635 Perkins Avenue, Suite 6a
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KNOWLEDGE RESOURCES.

Listen to the July 27, 90.3 WCPN Podcast about the status of the NEO economy with Tom Waltermine, Ed Morrison, and Jay Miller here . Read Ed Morrison's additional resources posted here.

Interested in learning more about a networked economy? Check out the news source leaders across the country are reading. Visit the EDPro Weblog here.

Questions? Contact:

Betsey Merkel, Network Development
The Institute for Open Economic Networks (I-Open)
Cleveland Midtown Innovation Center
4415 Euclid Ave., Suite 310
Cleveland, OH 44103 USA
Tel. 216-246-2447

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