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Aug. 24, 2021 Jackson Inventors Network Meeting Josh Malone quit his corporate job in 2006 to take his shot at the Inventor’s Dream. Eight years later, savings depleted and kids’ college unfunded, he took one last swing before trudging back to the corporate world. And hit a homerun with Bunch O Balloons. His solution to […]
This month we continue to explore JIN partner organizations that benefit our members. The Jackson Makerspace is Jackson’s most fantastic place for makers, entrepreneurs and inventors to work on and get help with, making their idea or product. This meeting is a reintroduction to the Makerspace and their new facility. We are continuing to explore […]
This is the type of organization we have been looking for since the start of JIN. Come hear Ken Seneff co-founder give a tour and explain why this organization is what each of us and our group needs this place. Even if you have not come to a meeting for a long time this meeting […]
Spring Arbor University is hosting the editor of “Entrepreneur” magazine, Amy Cosper on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m., at the Ralph Carey Forum, on the main Spring Arbor University campus. This is a unique opportunity to hear one of the most prominent voices in the world on the topic of entrepreneurship. She was named one of Fast […]
Inventing is not for the faint of heart. Trying to complete an invention and make money from it is tiring work. Have you ever felt so drained you aren’t sure you have the energy to see your invention through to the end? The Jackson Inventors’ Network will be discussing the “One-Man-Band” Syndrome at its next […]
The Jackson Inventors Network (JIN) will feature Arthur R. Di Blassio, CEO, Emerging Enterprises, at its June 23 meeting, with challenging questions to leaders of any key effort: Who are we? Where are we Going? How do we get there? Every organization has a “direction”, but very few have a concise description of it, that easily […]
On May 26, Jackson Inventors Network (JIN) will hold the “JIN Spin, Pitch, & Sell” – our version of “Shark Tank.” Do you have what it takes to pitch your idea to a panel of judges? Want to practice your message and delivery before making a big presentation? Sign-up here to be a contestant at […]
At the next meeting of Jackson Inventors Network, March 24, the special guest speaker will be Angela Barbash, founder of Reconsider in Ypsilanti, Mich. Barbash’s presentation will also explain the provisions of the new MILE law (Michigan Invests Locally Exemption). Investment crowdfunding presents a new way for Michigan inventors to raise capital from the Michigan community. While […]
The Jackson Inventors Network (JIN) continues 2015 season, Tuesday, Feb. 24, with a special presentation from Ron Betzig, Professor of Entrepreneurship at Jackson College. Why learn to “Pitch” my concept? Being able to persuasively explain your “invention” to someone else is important on a number of levels. One effective technique for developing this skill is known as “Customer […]
The Sept. 23 meeting of the Jackson Inventors Network (JIN) will feature Francis L. “Tex” Criqui, Engineering Entrepreneur in Residence Team Lead at Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Mich. Have a New Product Idea, Innovation, or Business Concept? The economic recovery, while focused and measured on the creation of jobs, will be driven by technology and […]