Meet Gross-Wen Technologies Inc. (gross-wen.com)
Gross-Wen Technologies uses its patent pending wastewater treatment technology, known as the revolving algal biofilm system (RAB), to cost-effectively address the new nutrient standards that are being enforced by municipalities nationwide. The system uses algae to recover nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus from wastewater.
SBDC: America’s SBDC – Iowa (iowasbdc.org)
SBDC Advisor: Lisa Shimkat (more…)
Meet Dignitas Technologies (dignitastechnologies.com | @DignitasTech)
Dignitas Technologies, LLC is a certified Woman Owned Small Business, developing software engineering applications to train the Warfighter. Dignitas provides advanced technology modeling and simulating of the equipment, environments and behaviors of opposing and friendly forces, ensuring our soldiers are equipped with immersive training prior to being deployed.
SBDC: FSBDC at the University of Central Florida (sbdcorlando.com)
SBDC Advisor: Jill Kaufman (more…)
Meet Alt Ethos (altethos.com | @altethos)
Alt Ethos is an experiential design studio that creates engaging environments. They transform physical spaces into memorable experiences by melding creative technology with compelling stories. Alt Ethos helps organizations amplify brand awareness, meaningfully connect with loyal customers, and differentiate their products and services in competitive markets.
SBDC: Denver Metro SBDC (denversbdc.org), Colorado
SBDC Advisory Team: Jim Olp, Wendy King, Dale Clack, Jennifer Kurtz, Dixie Malone, Dave Schohl, Jeff Sachs (more…)
America’s Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) are excited to announce that the Client Showcase Reception is back again this year! The following clients will be joining us on Capitol Hill on February 13th:
– Colorado: Alt Ethos
– Florida: Dignitas Technologies
– Iowa: Gross-Wen Technologies, Inc.
– Louisiana: Tadpole LLC
– North Carolina: KBI (Kepley BioSystems, Inc.)
– Ohio: WaterStep
– Pennsylvania: Play Impossible
– Rhode Island: S2S Surgical
– South-West Texas Border Region: Taste Elevated
– Washington: Whooshh
– Wisconsin: MobCraft Beer (more…)
Business ideas come easy to some, but what happens when you have a good idea but no money to get started? Countless entrepreneurs have run into funding challenges when looking to found and build a new business. Here are ten ideas to get you started when looking to get money for your business.
1. Personal Savings
The first place to look for capital when starting a new business is your own bank account. If you are smart with your personal finances and keep good habits, you should have an emergency fund and retirement savings, but you should avoid tapping into those whenever possible. (more…)