FastTrac
FastTrac programs. created by the Kauffman Foundation, are designed to train aspiring and existing entrepreneurs by offering a condensed series of entrepreneurial training programs that culminate with the participants' producing a feasibility or business plan for their ventures. It is an award winning program that fosters the creation of new sustainable businesses. ThinkTEC introduced this program in Charleston, and has since expanded offerings statewide through FastTracSC - a coalition of statewide providers. Three programs are offered: FastTrac New Venture, FastTrac Growth Venture and FastTrac Tech.
For more information on FastTrac click here.
EXECnetSC: South Carolina Executive Network
In order for entrepreneurs to commercialize an idea and have a better chance to obtain funding, participation of seasoned business professionals is often needed. To meet this need, ThinkTEC has formed the EXECnetSC: South Carolina Executive Network. EXECnetSC is a bank of retired and semi-retired executives available to serve in, or suggest others for, leadership positions in start-up companies. The positions include, for example, board of directors member, CEO, CFO, COO and CTO. The assignments may be short or long term and may include compensation. Executives are matched with entrepreneurs according to expertise and assignment description. There is no obligation to accept an assignment, and matches may arise frequently or not at all. Information provided by executives and entrepreneurs is kept confidential. Once a match is made, determination of type and length of, and (if applicable) compensation for, participation is arranged between the executive and entrepreneur.
Interested in participating? Click Here.
"New Ideas for a New Carolina" - Business Idea Competition
For those of you who have an idea for a business that stokes your fire and shows your get-up-and-take-charge-of-my-dream spirit this contest is for you! During March, for a two-week period, ideas for a new business, in any industry, are accepted. The top 10 winners and up to 50 finalists are notified in April, and announced at a special ceremony at the ThinkTEC Innovation Summit in May. Winners receive complimentary registration to the ThinkTEC Innovation Summit for themselves and a guest, a scholarship to FastTrac, $1,000, media exposure, and a dream team of mentors to help them bring their dream to reality. Finalists receive a complimentary registration to the ThinkTEC Innovation Summit, a scholarship to FastTrac and access to business development resources.
This is a statewide contest. Your idea could bring new jobs, new energy, new talents, new life and new wealth to South Carolina!
For more information on the "New Ideas for a New Carolina" - Business Idea Competition click here.
ThinkTEC Incubator
ThinkTEC has an incubator suite at the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce to provide office space for up to four knowledge-based start-up companies for one to six months. For $1 per day services include: Receptionist, office space, meeting space, wi-fi connectivity, access to office equipment, signage, access to the Business Information Center and consultation with SCORE staff.
If you are seeking to establish an office in Charleston, Berkeley or Dorchester counties and would benefit from temporary office space, or are ready to take your home-based business to an outside professional business environment, ThinkTEC is ready to serve you.
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