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SUMMARY:U.S. Department of Energy American-Made Program
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column]\nU.S. Department of Energy’s American-Made Program\n \n\n[vc_column_text]Discover how the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is revolutionizing problem-solving through prize competitions. In this one-hour webinar\, you’ll hear directly from the DOE Prize Competition Community of Practice members and American Made Challenges team. \nUncover:\n✓ The strategic role of prize competitions in DOE’s innovation strategy.\n✓ Valuable lessons for other federal agencies.\n✓ How YOU can be part of groundbreaking energy solutions.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nAbout American Made Challenges\nFunded by the U.S. Department of Energy\, the American-Made program incentivizes innovation through prizes\, training\, teaming\, and mentoring\, connecting the nation’s entrepreneurs and innovators to America’s national labs and the private sector. \nLearn more at AmericanMadeChallenges.org \nDon’t miss this chance to learn from industry leaders and help shape the future of energy technology.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/u-s-department-of-energy-american-made-program/
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SUMMARY:SBIR/STTR 201: National Science Foundation (NSF) Series
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Access ~$2M for your transformative project with strong commercial potential. \nThe National Science Foundation (NSF) SBIR/STTR programs focus on transforming scientific discovery into products and services with commercial potential and/or societal benefit. The NSF funds high-risk\, high-payoff projects across the spectrum of science\, technology\, engineering\, and manufacturing. Minnesota firms with a formal NSF project pitch invitation are entered into the SBIR/STTR Catalyst. \nDownload a searchable PDF of the full list of technology topic areas that also includes descriptions of the subtopics. \nNSF broad technology topic areas include: \n\nAdvanced Analytics\nAdvanced Manufacturing\nAdvanced Materials\nArtificial Intelligence\nAugmented and Virtual Reality\nBiological Technologies\nBiomedical Technologies\nChemical Technologies\nCloud and High-Performance Computing\nCybersecurity and Authentication\nDigital Health\nDistributed Ledger\nEnergy Technologies\nEnvironmental Technologies\nHuman-Computer Interaction\nInstrumentation and Hardware Systems\nInternet of Things\nLearning and Cognition Technologies\nMedical Devices\nMobility\nNanotechnology\nOther Topics\nPharmaceutical Technologies\nPhotonics\nPower Management\nQuantum Information Technologies\nRobotics\nSemiconductors\nSpace\nWireless Technologies\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row section_id=”register”][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/sbir-sttr-201-nsf-3/2024-09-23/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:MNSBIR Events,SBIR/STTR 201: Agency Deep Dives
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SUMMARY:The Perks of an Enhanced ESOP Exit Strategy
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column]\n\nThe Perks of an Enhanced ESOP Exit Strategy\n[vc_column_text text_style=”subtitle”]Thursday\, September 26\, 2024 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CT[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nUnlock the potential of your company’s business value! Explore enhanced Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) in this dynamic webinar.\nDesigned for entrepreneurs thinking about a sale of their company\, this webinar will guide you through the benefits and process of transitioning ownership to an enhanced ESOP. \nLearn how an ESOP can provide a superior monetization event while preserving your control of the company and its legacy. This exit strategy creates a motivated workforce and provides financial benefits to you and your family. \nFeaturing: \n\nHarvey Katz\, Co-Chair\, Employee Benefits & Compensation Department\, Fox Rothschild\nAaron Geibel\, Senior ESOP Consultant\, USI Consulting Group\nChristopher Arant\, Senior ESOP Consultant\, USI Consulting Group\n\nSee why a supercharged ESOP could be the right exit strategy for your organization.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n1. Sell to private equity \nBUT\, with this option\, you lose control of your business. \n· Draconian cuts in staff \n· Substitution of lesser qualified personnel \n· Possible merger with similar businesses with different cultures \n· Severe limits on key employee compensation \n  \n2. Sell to a strategic buyer \nBUT\, with this option\, you are not paid for your business. \n· Total loss of control of business\, its board and its legacy \n· Immediate loss of administrative departments \n· A sale to a strategic buyer will only ensure that you remain with business for about 18 months \n  \n3. Sell to existing key business employees \nBUT\, it’s rare to find key employees interested and willing to buy the business. \n· Those seeking work-life balance may be less likely to purchase a business \n· The purchase price tends to be much less than the fair market value of the business. \n· The business will be required to finance the transaction[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nYour business is sold to an ESOP for cash and seller notes \n· You are paid the FULL value of your business in 5-7 years. \n· The business is now owned by an ESOP and can operate FREE of state and federal income taxes. \n· Employees are incentivized to grow the business. \nCurrent team remains in control of the business \n· ESOP Trustee acts as a passive shareholder. \n· The business is managed on a day-to-day basis by the selling shareholder. \n· No staff cuts are required. \n· No micromanaging of the business by private equity or third-party purchaser is required. \nAnd more benefits! \n· The selling shareholder and their family receives enhanced participation in the ESOP (up to 49%). \n· Key personnel enjoy enhanced benefits\, which drives profitability. \n· All participants have the opportunity to “Roth” their ESOP accounts. \n· After termination or retirement\, ESOP shares are converted to cash and invested in a Roth IRA. \n· Future earnings on Roth IRA are tax free. \nRegister by September 25[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/esop/
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SUMMARY:Launch Minnesota Value Proposition Design Online Course
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column]\nLaunch Minnesota Value Proposition Design Online Course\n[vc_column_text]Value Proposition Design Online Certificate Course – Exclusively for pre-launch and early stage technology entrepreneurs who plan to seek external grant or equity funding.  Participants utilize Lean Startup tools and receive feedback from instructors deeply experienced in science/technology entrepreneurship.  In addition\, industry experts and entrepreneur mentors offer insights\, advice and connections. Successful completion earns a Certificate in Value Proposition Design from the Holmes Center for Entrepreneurship.  Meets Thursdays from 4-6 PM for five successive weeks. \n\nFive-week course starts September 26th – REGISTER HERE\n\nValue Proposition Design Webinar – For anyone interested in learning about Lean Startup and innovation commercialization.  This is a “light” version of the Online Certificate course. Includes specific examples of how startups have used Lean Startup tools to advance their ventures.  Meets Mondays from 4-6 PM for four successive weeks. \n\nFour-week course starts October 21st – REGISTER HERE\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/launch-minnesota-value-proposition-design-online-course/2024-09-26/
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