Welcome back to Launch Letter! We hope your spring semester is going well! We're LaunchNET, a BW program committed to providing tools and resources to support your business ideas and ventures. We have some exciting announcements and events we wanted to share this week. Learn all about them and more below!
Calling all entrepreneurs!! Do you have a for-profit business or an idea you have been working on? Funds are now available through LaunchNET’s Morgan Startup Grants. Come talk to us and see how we can help grow your venture!
On March 14th, students competed in our annual IdeaLabs competition. Five students were awarded funding for their presented idea pitches to our panel of judges! We are so proud of all their hard work and dedication to the entrepreneurial journey.
Interested in competing next year? IdeaLabs will SO be back!
Finals Week Snacks
As the finals grind approaches, we got your snacks covered! Stop by Ritter Library on Monday, April 29th, from 6:00-8:00 pm for some free snacks to keep you locked in.
Grow Your Marketing Event
Mark your calendars for our second session on Thursday, April 11: Next-Level Strategies to Grow Your Marketing Biz, from 5:00 - 6:00 pm (Doors open at 4:45 to grab dinner) in Kamm 129! This workshop will build on strategies learned in our first session: How to Land Your First 10 Clients, while focusing on innovative sales approaches and client engagement tactics that pave the way for long-term growth and success.
Register on our event website here today to reserve your spot in person or over Zoom. Dinner is provided for our in-person attendees!
Before the next event, feel free to schedule 1:1 time with Kayla anytime here and reach out with any questions.
Free Financial Plan Workshop
Featuring WestPoint Wealth Management!
Do you have a tailored financial plan in place? Are you motivated to save money, help meet your financial goals, and help improve your overall financial security? We have a FREE workshop for you thanks to BW's Executive and Professional Development office! Join us Wednesday, April 17th at 6:00 pm in the CIG for the opportunity to kickstart your financial planning and prepare for the future!
We would love to connect with you no matter where you are in your process. From having a simple idea to a fully developed business (and everywhere in between), LaunchNET can assist you. Entrepreneurship is for everybody! We cannot wait to get started helping you achieve your goals and turning your ideas into reality.