Jackson Inventors Network

Presentation handouts from two recent Jackson Inventors Network (JIN) meetings are now available for member download from the Jackson Inventors Network site.

The Oct. 23 Jackson Inventors Network (JIN) meeting featured, Dr. Ron Sadler, a business strategist with both industry and academic experience. Dr. Sadler worked for General Motors and Delphi Corp. for more than four decades. He has held executive positions in marketing and product line management and has global business experience. Upon leaving the automotive industry, he began teaching at Kettering University and Saginaw Valley State University. He currently lectures in the Kettering University Techworks® Entrepreneurship program and is a contributor to the course content; providing pragmatic insight into how markets work. Dr. Sadler continues to research and lecture on contemporary socioeconomic issues in America.

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The Nov. 27 Jackson Inventors Network (JIN) meeting featured “Prototyping and Testing,” featuring Ed Carlson, an experienced engineer and business executive who provides mechanical design and product development through his Ann Arbor business, ENCarlson Enterprises. Carlson graduated from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich., with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering, and later from the University of Minnesota with a master’s degree in business administration. He leverages more than 30 years of industry experience, together with a skilled network of designers, engineers and global supply resources, to deliver quality designs and engineered products for businesses, entrepreneurs and inventors. Ed’s presentation was more than 10 MB, and con be downloaded below:

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Ed Carlson, CEO, ENCarlson Enterprises, Ann Arbor, MI

Coming up at the Nov. 27 Jackson Inventors Network (JIN) meeting is the important topic of “Prototyping and Testing.” The speaker is Ed Carlson, an experienced engineer and business executive who provides mechanical design and product development through his Ann Arbor business, ENCarlson Enterprises. Carlson graduated from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich., with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering, and later from the University of Minnesota with a master’s degree in business administration. He leverages more than 30 years of industry experience, together with a skilled network of designers, engineers and global supply resources, to deliver quality designs and engineered products for businesses, entrepreneurs and inventors.

Elevator Speech Fundamentals: This month we are still shaking it up a bit. We all need to tell our story and getting it out right in 2 minutes is hard. This month we will be picking randomly a couple of our attendee to get up and to give a two-minute elevator speech which the group will critique. Who knows, there might be a prize?

This meeting is sponsored by Kieman Brown of Monarch Bank, 1035 Laurence Ave, Jackson, MI

Registration is from 6:00-6:30, with the program following from 6:30-7:30 p.m. A networking hour follows.

Dr. Ron Sadler, business strategist

Coming up at the Oct. 23 Jackson Inventors Network (JIN) meeting is the important topic of “market research.” The speaker, Dr. Ron Sadler, is a business strategist with both industry and academic experience. Dr. Sadler worked for General Motors and Delphi Corp. for more than four decades. He has held executive positions in marketing and product line management and has global business experience. Upon leaving the automotive industry, he began teaching at Kettering University and Saginaw Valley State University. He currently lectures in the Kettering University Techworks® Entrepreneurship program and is a contributor to the course content; providing pragmatic insight into how markets work. Dr. Sadler continues to research and lecture on contemporary socioeconomic issues in America.

This meeting is sponsored by Gwenda Ripley & Chad Rumsey of County National Bank, 270 Cortland St.

Registration is from 6:00-6:30, with the program following from 6:30-7:30 p.m. A networking hour follows.

This month, “In the Trenches” will be replaced with “Elevator Speech Fundamentals.”

Ronald E. Betzig

Jackson Inventors Network (JIN) will hold its next meeting Sept. 25 with topic “Exploring Entrepreneurship” with Ronald E. Betzig, lead faculty for Entrepreneurship at Jackson Community College.

Registration is from 6:00-6:30, with the program following from 6:30-7:30 p.m. A networking hour follows.

This month, “In the Trenches” will be replaced with “Elevator Speech Fundamentals.”

Business of the month and refreshment sponsor is MC3 from Ann Arbor, Mich., a leading innovator in medical device design and development. A company you can look to for help as a long-term partner from feasibility to clinical trials.

The various Inventor Association in the State of Michigan are collaborating the First Statewide Networking Event to help facilitate idea generation on sharing a platform on how to better communicate and share information between all of the Michigan Inventor Groups

This unique new statewide networking event for Inventors and Entrepreneurs will make its debut in Allen Park, Mich. at TechShop Detroit Oct. 6, 2012. The event will help inventors from across the state put a face with a name. This event is for beginner inventors curious about the invention process and also seasoned inventors who would like to share their stories on how they started with an Idea, developed it into a product and built a successful company.

The event will be taking place at TechShop Detroit in Allen Park, Mi and hosted by the Inventors Association of Metro Detroit (IAMD). Event sponsors are the Michigan Inventor Associations across Michigan: HIN, WIN, IAMD, ICMM, GRIN, MIN, LMN, and JIN.

Our Guest Speaker at our event will be Mark Reyland, Executive Director from The Inventors Association of America. The UIA is the oldest and largest registered non-profit organization in the invention industry. The UIA works with CEO’s accomplished inventors and people just like you. Normal everyday inventors, working hard to learn the many skills needed to successfully move down the path from innovation to commercialization.

WHAT: Networking Event for Inventors and Entrepreneurs interested in the invention
process, seeking advice or networking with seasoned inventors and those looking to
join an inventor or makers group in their area.
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, 12:00 – 3:30 with a networking hour, one-hour program with TechShop and Guest Speaker. Tour of TechShop Facility and Social function after at The Broadcast Booth in Downtown Allen Park.
WHERE: TechShop Detroit, 800 Republic Dr. Allen Park, MI 48101 PH: (313) 583-3831
PARKING: Free Parking at TechShop

Ty Myers of C-Clarity

“Operating your Business” is the Aug. 28th meeting topic, featuring Ty Myers. Registration begins at 6 p.m., with the program starting at 6:30 p.m.

Ty Myers has extensive experience launching, managing and scaling operations in high-tech companies. Mr. Myers is a seasoned international business executive and management consultant with more than two decades of global experience in small- to large-sized companies. For the last 15 years, he has been helping companies (including numerous start-ups and struggling businesses) and entrepreneurs grow their businesses and actualize their corporate and financial goals. He provides his services and expertise directly via his company C-Clarity. He also mentors individuals, entrepreneurs, and start-ups at several key economic development organizations in Michigan.

Stories from the Trenches: Zachary King and Matt Stoner from Crimson Sunglasses.

Business of the Month and Refreshments Sponsor: MC3 from Ann Arbor, Mich. is a leading innovator in medical device design and development. They are a company you can look to for help as a long-term partner from feasibility to clinical trials.

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The newly-established MSU Center for Regional Economic Innovation (REI) in Lansing, Mich., is seeking Michigan-based inventors to participate in the first annual Innovate! Michigan Summit on Sept. 6, 2012. In total, they’re looking for 5-10 inventors to showcase their product/innovation at a standard-sized presentation table at the day-long event. This would include outfitting the table with a presentation board/other materials, handouts and of course, the invention itself, if practical. Inventors would be able to promote their innovation, network with diverse stakeholders from across the state and potentially make valuable contacts to further their development plans. Those who are interested email rei@msu.edu for more details. You can also follow REI on Twitter @MSU_REI

Fred Swope

Speaker: Paul (Fred) Swope is an enrolled agent (EA), a federally-authorized tax practitioner empowered by the U.S. Department of Treasury to represent taxpayers before all administrative levels of the IRS for audits, collections and appeals. His public accounting and tax practice was established in Chelsea Michigan in 2004 where he and his staff serve 550 clients, including 130 sole proprietors and 50 small corporations and partnerships. A large part of the business is helping new businesses with profit focused accounting and cash flow analysis. Fred served in controller and finance management positions for 34 years in eight locations before opening his practice in Chelsea. He is a member of the National Association of Enrolled Agents the Chelsea Chamber of Commerce.

Testimonial: Stories from the Trench: Zachary King and Matt Stoner from Crimson Optics

Business of the Month & Refreshments Sponsor: Marcoux Allen Schomer Bower Nichols & Kendall PC, 145 S Jackson St., Jackson, Mich.

Jack Aherens of TGap Venture Capital Funds presented “Finding & Working with Investors” at the June 26 JIN meeting; a copy of the presentation is below:

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Jackson Inventors Network

Two presentations uploaded for JIN members

Hubspot: How to Craft a Perfect Elevator Pitch

November meeting topic is Prototyping and Testing

Market Research is topic of October JIN meeting

September program topic is Exploring Entrepreneurship

Inventor Associations of Michigan – Networking Event

August meeting topic is Operating Your Business

MSU and their new Innovation Center are presenting an opportunity to showcase our inventions at their first annual Innovate! Michigan Summit on Sept. 6, 2012.

“Managing Cash” is the topic of July 24 meeting

Finding and Working With Investors now available for download

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