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Monday, October 30th, 2017 at 6:00pm Join Startup Lakewood as we step out of our normal locales, and step into the one of Lakewood's newest cafe's... Goodkind Coffee. Inside of one of Lakewood's new, hip cafes, you’ll get a chance to sample some of their coffee... as...

Tuesday, July 25th, 2017 6:30pm University of Akron-Lakewood (1415 Warren) - Room 112 When you're thinking of starting a new business, you might think that the Business Plan is your first step.  Well, not so fast! Join us at this Startup U session where we'll dive...

Tuesday, June 27th - 6:30pm Whether you're starting a coffee shop, technology business, or blog -- you'll need an audience to market to.  Advertising is one way to spread the word, but this can be expensive and the investment may not be worth it. In this talk, Mike...

Tuesday, February 28th, 2017 6:30pm - 8:30pm University of Akron-Lakewood (1415 Warren Road, Lakewood, OH) So, you've been able to dig in a little bit on what it takes to market your new small business -- but now you're thinking about putting your money where your...

Tuesday, January 24th 6:30pm - 8:30pm University of Akron-Lakewood (1415 Warren Road, Lakewood, OH) When a small business is just getting started -- it can be exciting to put all of the pieces in place!  Your product or service is ready.  You're about to open your...

Have you ever wondered how "big data" might be relevant to your small business or startup?  Have you thought about ways to use it but weren't sure where to get started?  Then September's Startup U event might just be for you. Cal Al-Dhubaib of PanData will be on hand...

Your business or product could serve a great number of people -- and since you need paying customers, the more people your product can be used by, the better, right?  Maybe not!  Local entrepreneur, Jennah Lear, will share what she's learned about narrowing your niche...