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SUMMARY:August Mentoring for Entrepreneurs with Mytegia Lee - UNM Gallup
DESCRIPTION:Learn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/august-mentoring-for-entrepreneurs-with-mytegia-lee-unm-gallup-tickets-657974518497?aff=oddtdtcreator \nAbout this event:\nCome to virtual 1:1 mentoring with Mytegia Lee where she will provide guidance\, coaching\, perspective\, and connections to enhance entrepreneurship and connections to resources at UNM and in the community. There are many resources available to those who have ideas that they may want to turn into a business! Join Mytegia on Zoom and learn more about what is available and which connections are the best fit for you. \nIf you have an idea for a new business or would like to expand your business\, Mytegia is available to you as a resource for discussions and mentoring on how to move forward. \nNote: These are VIRTUAL office hours\, please register to select the time frame when you can attend your meeting on Zoom. After you register\, a Zoom link and calendar invitation will be emailed to you. \nAbout Mytegia:\nMs. Lee is the Executive Director of the Southwest Native Assets Coalition (SNAC). Prior to joining SNAC she worked in the commercial banking and financing services industry providing credit analysis\, financial education as well as small dollar loan origination and servicing throughout western New Mexico. Her diligence\, attention to detail\, commitment to customer service reflect her sincere interest in helping rural households secure optimal economic outcomes. Prior to working in the financial services industry\, Ms. Lee worked as a social services liaison for the Eastern Agency of the Navajo Nation providing community members access to burial assistance\, low-income home energy assistance\, and other emergency funding. Ms. Lee is bi-lingual\, a skilled silversmith and rancher and mother of three. Ms. Lee is from the community of Manuelito and is an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation. \nAbout the New Mexico Rainforest University Center\nThe University Center program is funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration to provide entrepreneurial training and technical assistance to individuals or small businesses who are looking to start or grow their idea. The platform for the training will be e-commerce\, designed to assist any business with its digital presence. The New Mexico Rainforest University Center provides entrepreneurial training and technical assistance at the University of New Mexico main and branch campuses. The seminars are free and open to the UNM community and the public via in person or web access\, but registration is required. A certificate program in entrepreneurial capabilities is available to UNM students and community members thru UNM’s Innovation Academy. If interested in the certificate program as part of the seminar series\, please contact Matthew Salcido at msalcido@innovations.unm.edu.
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/august-mentoring-for-entrepreneurs-with-mytegia-lee-unm-gallup/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:New Mexico Rainforest University Center
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SUMMARY:Financial Mentoring with Steve Hoyer
DESCRIPTION:Learn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/financial-mentoring-with-steve-hoyer-tickets-696343822117?aff=oddtdtcreator \n\n\nAbout this Event:\nCome to 1:1 mentoring (30-minute sessions) with Steve Hoyer to get your financial questions answered.  \nFinancial Tune-up: “I don’t need to know your business to know your business’s financials.” All financial statements follow the same flow and format to allow for comparisons by investors. Income Statements\, Balance Sheets\, Cash Flows\, Capital Budgeting are the main financial tools used. \nMake sure the forecasts and projections in your proposals are financially sound. Have your financials reviewed to be sure they are formatted in a manner investors\, banks and lenders expect and require. \nThese are in-person office hours. Steve will be available to meet at the Lobo Rainforest Building. Register on EventBrite to select the half-hour time frame you plan to attend.  \n\n\n\n\nAbout Steve Hoyer\nSteve Hoyer is a former CFO and Director of Finance in the Hopsitality and cannabis industries. He has extensive experience in building proposals\, investment opportunities and project ROI’s. He has been involved in initial funding pitches as well as presenting budgets to Fortune 500 CFO’s. Steve has taught Finance as San Diego Community College and it was there he saw the need for Finance support for emerging companies. \n\n\nAbout the New Mexico Rainforest University Center\nThe University Center program is funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration to provide entrepreneurial training and technical assistance to individuals or small businesses who are looking to start or grow their idea. The platform for the training will be e-commerce\, designed to assist any business with its digital presence. The New Mexico Rainforest University Center provides entrepreneurial training and technical assistance at the University of New Mexico main and branch campuses. The seminars are free and open to the UNM community and the public via in person or web access\, but registration is required. A certificate program in entrepreneurial capabilities is available to UNM students and community members thru UNM’s Innovation Academy. If interested in the certificate program as part of the seminar series\, please contact info@innovations.unm.edu with Subject: Entrepreneur Capabilities Certificate.
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/financial-mentoring-with-steve-hoyer/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Mexico Rainforest University Center
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SUMMARY:NM Rainforest Seminar - Confident Pitching and Presenting
DESCRIPTION:Learn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nm-rainforest-seminar-confident-pitching-and-presenting-tickets-642279233477?aff=oddtdtcreator \n\n\nNew Mexico Rainforest University Center Seminar Series\nUNM Rainforest Innovations and the Innovation Academy are hosting their summer 2023 University Center Seminar series. The New Mexico Rainforest University Center provides entrepreneurial training and technical assistance at the University of New Mexico main and branch campuses. The webinars are free and open to the UNM community and the public via web access\, but registration is required. A certificate program in entrepreneurial capabilities is available to UNM students and community members thru UNM’s Innovation Academy. If interested in the certificate program as part of the seminar series\, please contact Cecilia Pacheco at cpacheco@innovations.unm.edu \nThis HYBRID event is offered in-person at the Lobo Rainforest Building and virtually via Zoom. Join using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87100968579 \n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event:\nPassionate entrepreneurs spend so much time working on their business ventures\, but can often feel nervous and tongue-tied when asked to pitch to investors or speak about their businesses in public forums. Join High Performance Coach Ingela Onstad to learn skills to manage anxiety\, present clear content\, and to use our voices and bodies confidently in high pressure situations. \n\n\n\n\nAbout Ingela Onstad:\nIngela Onstad is a High Performance Coach for attorneys\, performing artists\, executives\, and other professionals who are in the public eye. \nHer coaching business\, Courageous Artistry\, supports high performing individuals in their quest to perform at the top of their abilities when in front of the public by working on skills to target voice\, body\, anxiety-management\, and mindset. \nMs. Onstad is a board-certified coach\, a licensed psychotherapist\, and a professional opera singer who has enjoyed a varied international career in opera\, concert work\, and contemporary music. She utilizes tools from psychotherapy and the entertainment industry to help clients shine in front of crowds. Recent speaking opportunities include the Duke University Voice Care Center\, the Washington D.C. Bar Association Small Firms Division\, and the New Mexico Law Offices of the Public Defender. \n\n\nAbout the New Mexico Rainforest University Center\nThe University Center program is funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration to provide entrepreneurial training and technical assistance to individuals or small businesses who are looking to start or grow their idea. The platform for the training will be e-commerce\, designed to assist any business with its digital presence. The New Mexico Rainforest University Center provides entrepreneurial training and technical assistance at the University of New Mexico main and branch campuses. The webinars are free and open to the UNM community and the public via in person or web access\, but registration is required. A certificate program in entrepreneurial capabilities is available to UNM students and community members thru UNM’s Innovation Academy. If interested in the certificate program as part of the seminar series\, please contact Cecilia Pacheco at cpacheco@innovations.unm.edu. \n\n\n\n\nProgram funded by a grant administered by the Economic Development Administration
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/nm-rainforest-seminar-confident-pitching-and-presenting/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Mexico Rainforest University Center
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SUMMARY:NM Rainforest - UNM-Taos HIVE Entrepreneur & Community Engagement Event
DESCRIPTION:Learn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nm-rainforest-unm-taos-hive-entrepreneur-community-engagement-event-tickets-687269610907?aff=oddtdtcreator \n\n\nAbout this Event:\nCome join community members & entrepreneurs from Taos and surrounding areas to support and engage with the local entrepreneurial ecosystem! \nAt this event we will: \n\nCome together as a community in support of our local entrepreneurs\nHear a practice pitch from a local entrepreneur\nNetwork and learn how to “work the room” from University Center Mentor\, Stacy Sacco\nParticipate in a listening session – What are your needs as an entrepreneur running and growing your business in northern New Mexico\nBuild and grow our local entrepreneurial ecosystem!\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the New Mexico Rainforest University Center:\nThe University Center program is funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration to provide entrepreneurial training and technical assistance to individuals or small businesses who are looking to start or grow their idea. The New Mexico Rainforest University Center provides entrepreneurial training and technical assistance at the University of New Mexico main and branch campuses as well as to community members throughout the state of New Mexico. \n\n\n\nNew Mexico Rainforest Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program:\n\n\nUNM Rainforest Innovations and the Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program are hosting Community & Entrepreneur Engagement Events to help promote and nurture entrepreneurial ecosystems in tribal New Mexico. \nBuilding from the foundation of the NM Rainforest EDA University Center Program\, the New Mexico Rainforest Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program provides entrepreneurial support to coal-impacted and tribal communities throughout New Mexico in an effort to promote entrepreneurship as a means for economic development and job growth in historically under-served communities. \nThese events are free and open to the public\, but registration is encouraged. If you would like to learn more about the Tribal Entrepreneurship Program and get connected with a Tribal Liaison\, please contact Cecilia Pacheco at cpacheco@innovations.unm.edu. \n\n\n\n\nProgram funded by a grant administered by the Economic Development Administration
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/nm-rainforest-unm-taos-hive-entrepreneur-community-engagement-event/
LOCATION:UNM-Taos HIVE\, 1146 Gusdorf Road\, Taos\, NM\, 87571
CATEGORIES:New Mexico Rainforest University Center
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SUMMARY:UNMRI & SCORE Office Hours - September
DESCRIPTION:Learn more and Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unmri-score-office-hours-september-tickets-713863323417?aff=ebdsoporgprofile \nAbout this event\nSCORE mentors will be available for one-on-one\, confidential discussions and mentoring to inventors\, students\, and start-up companies at the Lobo Rainforest Building. \nSCORE’s mentors (https://albuquerque.score.org/) are successful business people and entrepreneurs who want to give back to the community by helping other entrepreneurs become and stay successful. SCORE has been helping small businesses start and grow in the Albuquerque area for over 50 years through mentoring and workshops and seminars. SCORE is the largest National resource partner of the Small Business Administration (SBA) with about 11\,000 SCORE volunteers sharing their time and talents to help America’s small businesses. \nPlease email cmichaliszyn@innovations.unm.edu with any questions. \n\nTheses are in-person office hours at the Lobo Rainforest Building. \nWalk-ins are welcome but registration preferred. Visit the EventBrite page to register and select the one-hour time frame you plan to stop by. These are open hours\, therefore\, time frames are for check-in only and not an exact appointment time. The door will be locked\, but the front desk can buzz you in when you arrive. Please make sure to park in the designated spaces on the far west side of the building.
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/unmri-score-office-hours-september/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Mexico Rainforest University Center
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SUMMARY:Financial Mentoring with Steve Hoyer
DESCRIPTION:Learn more and register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/financial-mentoring-with-steve-hoyer-tickets-709588717957?aff=oddtdtcreator \nCome to 1:1 mentoring (30-minute sessions) with Steve Hoyer to get your financial questions answered. \nFinancial Tune-up: “I don’t need to know your business to know your business’s financials.” All financial statements follow the same flow and format to allow for comparisons by investors. Income Statements\, Balance Sheets\, Cash Flows\, Capital Budgeting are the main financial tools used. \nMake sure the forecasts and projections in your proposals are financially sound. Have your financials reviewed to be sure they are formatted in a manner investors\, banks and lenders expect and require. \nThese are in-person office hours. Steve will be available to meet at the Lobo Rainforest Building. \nRegister to select the half-hour time frame you plan to attend. \nPlease park on the west side of the building using the following parking map for reference: https://cdn.evbuc.com/eventlogos/47255139/lrbparkingpermitmap.jpg \nPlease email info@innovations.unm.edu with any questions.
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/financial-mentoring-with-steve-hoyer-october-2023/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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SUMMARY:NM Rainforest Seminar - CHTM and UNM NanoFab - An Insight into our Research and Capabilities by Dr. Maya Narayanan Kutty
DESCRIPTION:Learn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nm-rainforest-seminar-chtm-unm-nanofab-research-and-capabilities-tickets-728896126937?aff=ebdsoporgprofile \nJoin us for a presentation about CHTM and the NanoFab for an insight into research and capabilities\, presented by Dr. Maya Narayanan Kutty. \nAbout this Event: \nThe UNM Center for High Technology Materials invites you to this seminar where they will talk about NanaFab and the various research and capabilities going on at the University of New Mexico.  \nAbout the Speaker: \nDr. Kutty is a Research Assistant Professor\, and NanoFab Manager\, at the Center for High Technology Materials at the University of New Mexico. Her research interest areas include: fabrication of micro-scale and nano-scale devices; fabrication of opto-electronic devices such as lasers\, VCSELs\, LEDs\, organic transistors\, and Infrared Detectors; electrical and material study of device surfaces; bio-electronics and its subsequent applications and integration into today’s Silicon technology.  \nNew Mexico Rainforest Fall Seminar Series:  \nUNM Rainforest Innovations is hosting their Fall 2023 Seminar series. UNMRI provides entrepreneurial training and technical assistance at the University of New Mexico main and branch campuses. The seminars are free and open to the UNM community and the public via in-person and web access\, but registration is required. A certificate program in entrepreneurial capabilities is available to UNM students and community members thru UNM’s Innovation Academy. If interested in the certificate program as part of the seminar series\, please contact Cecilia Pacheco at cpacheco@innovations.unm.edu  \nThis HYBRID event is offered in-person at the Lobo Rainforest Building and virtually via Zoom. 
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/nm-rainforest-seminar-chtm-and-unm-nanofab-an-insight-into-our-research-and-capabilities-by-dr-maya-narayanan-kutty/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Mexico Rainforest University Center
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SUMMARY:Connect with UNM Rainforest Innovations
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning more about UNM Rainforest Innovations? Hear about our programs and how you can get involved. \nVisit EventBrite to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/connect-with-unm-rainforest-innovations-tickets-723539665617?aff=ebdsoporgprofile \nClick here to see our resources: Connect with UNM Rainforest Innovations Resources \nUNM Rainforest Innovations is the technology-transfer and economic development organization for the University of New Mexico (UNM). Join us to connect with members of our team and hear about opportunities in which you can work with our organization through a variety programs and resources that we offer. Examples include: \n\nEntrepreneurial Mentoring\nCecchi VentureLab\nTribal Entrepreneurship Program\nEvents/Networking\nCo-Investment Fund\nRainforest Accelerator\n\nPresentation will be given by Elizabeth (Lisa) J. Kuuttila\, CEO & Chief Economic Development Officer for UNM Rainforest Innovations. \nLunch will be provided for in-person attendees. \nThis is a hybrid event that will be held in-person at the Lobo Rainforest Building and online via Zoom. For virtual attendees\, you will be able to join at the event time using the following Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83754483412
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/connect-with-unm-rainforest-innovations/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231026T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231026T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T135310
CREATED:20230925T172309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T172338Z
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SUMMARY:UNM Rainforest Forum
DESCRIPTION:Come learn more about UNM Start-up Companies! \nThe UNM Rainforest Forum was created by the UNM Rainforest Innovations Board of Directors to bring together UNM and business community members to enhance and strengthen UNM’s role in economic development. \nFor the next Rainforest Forum\, join us to hear from UNM spin-off companies share their start-up experiences and connections with UNM Rainforest Innovations. \nNetworking and lunch will be provided at 11:30am. The panel will begin at 12:00pm. \nCan’t make in-person? Join us online at 12:00 p.m. to listen in to the program. Register for Zoom meeting here. \nRegister for the event here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unm-rainforest-forum-registration-718221679377?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/unm-rainforest-forum/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
CATEGORIES:UNM Rainforest Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231030T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231030T173000
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CREATED:20231005T202255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T202255Z
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SUMMARY:2023 BioVENTURE Partnership Event
DESCRIPTION:BioVenture showcases biotechnology research and innovation from UNM\, UNM Health Sciences and the NM Bioscience sector that is boosting the healthcare and economic landscape for New Mexico. \nEngage at any level: \n\nShare your work through a poster presentation\nUNM Faculty\, present your innovations in the Pitch Competition\nGeneral registration\, attendees can see the innovation shaping the industry\n\nParticipation is open to all\, from Academic Research to Private Sector. \nLearn more and register here: https://hsc.unm.edu/ctsc/events/bioventure_2023.html
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/2023-bioventure-partnership-event/
LOCATION:UNM Student Union Building (SUB) Ballrooms A & B\, The University of New Mexico\, Albuquerque\, 87131\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231201T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231201T103000
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SUMMARY:Press Conference: Statewide Economic Impact of the University of New Mexico
DESCRIPTION:Visit EventBrite to register and learn more: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/press-conference-statewide-economic-impact-of-the-university-of-new-mexico-registration-760685921067?aff=ebdsoporgprofile \n\n\n\nAbout the Event: \nThe Statewide Economic Impact Report quantifies the economic contributions of the entire University of New Mexico system – comprised of Main Campus\, Health Sciences Center\, and four branch campuses. The study also includes the impact on economic productivity of UNM alumni. \n9:30 am – Networking & Refreshments \n10:00 am – Welcome & Announcement \nParking Information: \nFeel free to park in any spot in front of the Lobo Rainforest Building except those marked as Reserved. While this lot typically requires a permit to park\, there will be no parking enforcement on the day of the event only.
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/press-conference-statewide-economic-impact-of-the-university-of-new-mexico/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231208T120000
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SUMMARY:Marketing Mentor Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Learn more and register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marketing-mentoring-hours-with-chaz-rose-tickets-759139676207?aff=ebdsoporgprofile \nDo you need some advice with marketing or help telling your business story? Attend a 30 minute session with Towa Marketing Consultants! \nCome to 1:1 marketing mentoring with marketing professional\, Chaz Rose. During this 30 minute session\, you can talk with Chaz about some of your marketing pain points and receive advice on how to improve your marketing and tell you business story! \nNote: These are HYBRID office hours and can be attended online or in-person at the Lobo Rainforest\, please register to select the time frame when you can attend your meeting. After you register\, a Zoom link and calendar invitation will be emailed to you. \nAbout Chaz Rose:\nMy name is Chaz Rose and I founded Towa Marketing Consultants in August of 2023. I graduated from Missouri State in 2016 with a degree in Marketing & Advertising. After graduation\, I worked for a company called Midwest Family Marketing for seven years. After becoming their top biller\, I decided to move back to New Mexico and start my own company. I work with business owners and develop custom marketing strategies for their business. These strategies relieve business pains\, provide measurable advertising results\, and increase business owners’ bottom line. If you need help creating your 2024 marketing strategy\, or have any marketing related pains that need to be resolved. I am happy to provide a free consultation.
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/marketing-mentor-office-hours/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNM Rainforest Innovations":MAILTO:info@innovations.unm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240109T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260522T135310
CREATED:20231005T175113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T184836Z
UID:12535-1704789000-1704819600@innovations.unm.edu
SUMMARY:2024 University of New Mexico Business and Economic Summit
DESCRIPTION:Visit EventBrite to register and learn more: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-university-of-new-mexico-business-and-economic-summit-registration-732341421907?aff=ebdsoporgprofile \nThe purpose of the 2024 University of New Mexico Business and Economic Summit is to Envision New Mexico’s Future Entrepreneurial Economy. \nFull Agenda details to be posted. \n8:30 – 9:00 am – Networking & Refreshments \n9:00-4:30pm – Program \n4:30-5:00pm – Networking Reception \n\n\nParking Information: \nFeel free to park in any spot in front of the Lobo Rainforest Building except those marked as Reserved. While this lot typically requires a permit to park\, there will be no parking enforcement on the day of the event only. \nSuggested hotel accommodations: \nHilton Garden Inn Albuquerque Downtown & Homewood Suites by Hilton Albuquerque Downtown is located across the street from the Lobo Rainforest Building and the University of New Mexico has a discounted room rate. Follow the links below to view available rooms. \nView the Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque Downtown (UNM Booking Link) HERE. \nView the Homewood Suites by Hilton UNM Booking Link HERE \n\n\n\n\nOnline Option \nCan’t Make it Person? Register on Zoom to join the meeting remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsf-ChqT4jHddMK06fMxga9HKh8USh4QJZ#/registration \n  \n\n\n 
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/2024-university-of-new-mexico-business-and-economic-summit/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNM Rainforest Innovations":MAILTO:info@innovations.unm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260522T135310
CREATED:20240105T220423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T220423Z
UID:13105-1705654800-1705665600@innovations.unm.edu
SUMMARY:Marketing Mentoring Hours with Chaz Rose
DESCRIPTION:Learn more and register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marketing-mentoring-hours-with-chaz-rose-tickets-791249096347?aff=oddtdtcreator \nDo you need some advice with marketing or help telling your business story? Attend a 30 minute session with Towa Marketing Consultants! \nCome to 1:1 marketing mentoring with marketing professional\, Chaz Rose. During this 30 minute session\, you can talk with Chaz about some of your marketing pain points and receive advice on how to improve your marketing and tell you business story! \nNote: These are HYBRID office hours and can be attended online or in-person at the Lobo Rainforest\, please register to select the time frame when you can attend your meeting. After you register\, a Zoom link and calendar invitation will be emailed to you. \nAbout Chaz Rose:\nMy name is Chaz Rose and I founded Towa Marketing Consultants in August of 2023. I graduated from Missouri State in 2016 with a degree in Marketing & Advertising. After graduation\, I worked for a company called Midwest Family Marketing for seven years. After becoming their top biller\, I decided to move back to New Mexico and start my own company. I work with business owners and develop custom marketing strategies for their business. These strategies relieve business pains\, provide measurable advertising results\, and increase business owners’ bottom line. If you need help creating your 2024 marketing strategy\, or have any marketing related pains that need to be resolved. I am happy to provide a free consultation.
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/marketing-mentoring-hours-with-chaz-rose/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNM Rainforest Innovations":MAILTO:info@innovations.unm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240124T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240124T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T135310
CREATED:20240105T220017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T220017Z
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SUMMARY:NM Rainforest Seminar - Community Based Fundraising for Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Learn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nm-rainforest-seminar-community-based-fundraising-for-your-business-tickets-790577196677?aff=oddtdtcreator  \nJoin serial social entrepreneur\, Mackenzie Loy for UNM Rainforest Innovations’ first lunch and learn of 2024 on Crowdfunding! \nAbout this Event: \nDuring this session\, Mackenzie will provide an overview of equity and debt crowdfunding\, community-based alternative financing mechanisms to power your business or startup to the next level. At The New Majority\, her focus is on New Majority founders\, founders who identify as women\, People of Color\, and LGBTQIA+\, but this session is open (and applicable!) to all founders. This session will focus on foundational information on types of crowdfunding and learning through case studies. \nThis HYBRID event is offered in-person at the Lobo Rainforest Building and virtually via Zoom. Join virtually using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85945816511 \nAbout the Speaker: \nMackenzie Loy is the founder and CEO of The Homemade Marketplace and The New Majority. Mackenzie founded the first Homemade Marketplace hub\, Homemade in DC\, to accelerate other women entrepreneurs of Color building their food businesses with a mission to close the racial and gender wealth gap through entrepreneurship. While growing Homemade\, she launched The New Majority\, a media company making it easier for everyday (non-accredited) New Majority (women and BIPOC individuals) investors to invest directly into founders who look like them. She holds an MPP and MBA from Georgetown and prior to grad school\, she worked with non-profits\, state agencies\, and Fortune 500 companies to launch and grow their innovation programs and has a background in sales and business development. To this day\, she loves a good SOP\, a “Yes and” mentality\, and of course\, a great cinnamon roll. \nNew Mexico Rainforest Spring Seminar Series:  \nUNM Rainforest Innovations is hosting their Spring 2024 Seminar series. UNMRI provides entrepreneurial training and technical assistance at the University of New Mexico main and branch campuses. The seminars are free and open to the UNM community and the public via in-person and web access\, but registration is required. A certificate program in entrepreneurial capabilities is available to UNM students and community members thru UNM’s Innovation Academy. If interested in the certificate program as part of the seminar series\, please contact Cecilia Pacheco at cpacheco@innovations.unm.edu
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/nm-rainforest-seminar-community-based-fundraising-for-your-business/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Mexico Rainforest University Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNM Rainforest Innovations":MAILTO:info@innovations.unm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240209T120000
DTSTAMP:20260522T135310
CREATED:20240126T164219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T164219Z
UID:13390-1707469200-1707480000@innovations.unm.edu
SUMMARY:Marketing Mentoring Hours with Chaz Rose
DESCRIPTION:Learn more and register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marketing-mentoring-hours-with-chaz-rose-tickets-801925790627?aff=ebdsoporgprofile \nDo you need some advice with marketing or help telling your business story? Attend a 30 minute session with Towa Marketing Consultants! \nCome to 1:1 marketing mentoring with marketing professional\, Chaz Rose. During this 30 minute session\, you can talk with Chaz about some of your marketing pain points and receive advice on how to improve your marketing and tell you business story! \nNote: These are HYBRID office hours and can be attended online or in-person at the Lobo Rainforest\, please register to select the time frame when you can attend your meeting. After you register\, a Zoom link and calendar invitation will be emailed to you. \nAbout Chaz Rose:\nMy name is Chaz Rose and I founded Towa Marketing Consultants in August of 2023. I graduated from Missouri State in 2016 with a degree in Marketing & Advertising. After graduation\, I worked for a company called Midwest Family Marketing for seven years. After becoming their top biller\, I decided to move back to New Mexico and start my own company. I work with business owners and develop custom marketing strategies for their business. These strategies relieve business pains\, provide measurable advertising results\, and increase business owners’ bottom line. If you need help creating your 2024 marketing strategy\, or have any marketing related pains that need to be resolved. I am happy to provide a free consultation.
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/marketing-mentoring-hours-with-chaz-rose-2/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNM Rainforest Innovations":MAILTO:info@innovations.unm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240220T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T135310
CREATED:20240206T220407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T220551Z
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SUMMARY:NMBio: Increasing Our Visibility & Economic Impact in 2024
DESCRIPTION:Learn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/increasing-our-visibility-economic-impact-in-2024-tickets-820407590187?aff=oddtdtcreator&mc_cid=ca238ec9e1&mc_eid=c510ee90cc \nLike NMBio\, the NM Bioscience Authority\, the NM Partnership\, and the NM Economic Development Department\, are focused on elevating the stature and influence of the state’s life science community in NM as well as on the national and international stages. Our missions include fostering collaboration within and between industry\, government\, and education to provide growth opportunities through funding\, talent acquisition/development and strategic partnerships. Our kickoff Lunch & Learn speakers for 2024 include Nora Myers Sackett\, the Director of the Office of Strategy\, Science and Technology for the NM Economic Development Department and Stephanie Tofighi\, the Executive Director of the NM Bioscience Authority. Our sponsor and third speaker for the event will be Rick Thompson\, a recent Texas transplant and founder of The Yar Group. He’s a nationally recognized expert at turnaround\, new product\, and new market development. His firm’s all-star consultants provide startups and larger firms with fractional leadership – CEO\, CCO\, COO and CMO) for restructuring high-tech\, medical device manufacturing and life science companies. Attendees will have the opportunity to vote and elect a new slate of candidates for the association’s board of directors — (Ballot). First time candidates include Nora Myers Sackett\, Philip Lister\, Dean – School of Math\, Science and Engineering\, Central New Mexico Community College\, and Jeff Bauer\, who relocated his firm\, Palladium Diagnostics\, from bioscience powerhouse San Diego to Las Cruces. \n  \n 
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/nmbio-increasing-our-visibility-economic-impact-in-2024/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240223T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240223T120000
DTSTAMP:20260522T135310
CREATED:20240126T164636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T164636Z
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SUMMARY:SCORE Mentor Office Hours - February
DESCRIPTION:Learn more and Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/score-mentor-office-hours-february-tickets-806872195457?aff=ebdsoporgprofile \nAbout this event\nSCORE mentors will be available for one-on-one\, confidential discussions and mentoring to inventors\, students\, and start-up companies at the Lobo Rainforest Building. Theses are in-person office hours at the Lobo Rainforest Building. \nClick Register to select the one-hour time frame you plan to stop by. These are open office hours\, therefore\, time frames are for check-in only and not an exact appointment time. \nSCORE:\nSCORE’s mentors (https://albuquerque.score.org/) are successful business people and entrepreneurs who want to give back to the community by helping other entrepreneurs become and stay successful. SCORE has been helping small businesses start and grow in the Albuquerque area for over 50 years through mentoring and workshops and seminars. SCORE is the largest National resource partner of the Small Business Administration (SBA) with about 11\,000 SCORE volunteers sharing their time and talents to help America’s small businesses. \nPlease email cmichaliszyn@innovations.unm.edu with any questions. \n\nTheses are in-person office hours at the Lobo Rainforest Building. Please make sure to park in the designated spaces on the far west side of the building.
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/score-mentor-office-hours-february/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Mexico Rainforest University Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNM Rainforest Innovations":MAILTO:info@innovations.unm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240305T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240305T170000
DTSTAMP:20260522T135310
CREATED:20240126T172748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T172748Z
UID:13402-1709625600-1709658000@innovations.unm.edu
SUMMARY:2024 Innovate New Mexico Technology Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Register and learn more here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-innovate-new-mexico-technology-showcase-registration-754777910047?aff=ebdsoporgprofile \nThis special collaborative event will highlight research and tech opportunities\, startup companies\, and economic development resources in NM \nRepresentatives and researchers will be in attendance from seven major research institutions in New Mexico\, including the University of New Mexico\, the Air Force Research Lab\, Los Alamos National Lab\, Sandia National Labs\, NASA\, New Mexico Tech and New Mexico State University. \nKeynote Speaker: Douglas Campbell\n\n\n\n\n\nDoug Campbell is a seasoned entrepreneur having guided multiple startups from inception through exit.  This includes Solid Power (NASDAQ: SLDP)\, a University of Colorado spin-out developing next-gen rechargeable batteries for the EV market and Roccor (now Redwire Space; NYSE: RDW) a component supplier into the low-earth-orbit satellite market.  He has been named Most Admired CEO by the Denver Business Journal\, Cleantech Innovator of the Year by the Colorado Cleantech Industry Association and Distinguished Alumni by the University of New Mexico’s School of Engineering (BS ’01\, MS ’02).  Doug returned to his hometown of Albuquerque in 2023 following a 20-year absence and is now an active investor in the Colorado and New Mexico startup ecosystems and serves on multiple non-profit and for-profit Boards including the University of New Mexico Foundation the National Renewable Energy Laboratory Foundation and several private companies. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is $30\, space is limited.\nCheck-in/Networking/Breakfast begins at 8:00 a.m.\nProgram begins at 8:30 a.m. \nAgenda details will be posted soon! \nhttp://www.innovatenewmexico.com/ \nLocal Accommodations: Sandia Resort & Casino\n\n\nView or book a room at: InnovateNMTechnologyShowcase. \nYou can also call 1-877-272-9199 and ask for the Innovate NM Technology Showcase room rate. \nPlease book your room by February 2\, 2024 to get the event rate.
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/2024-innovate-new-mexico-technology-showcase/
LOCATION:The Event Center at Sandia Gold Club\, 30 Rainbow Road\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNM Rainforest Innovations":MAILTO:info@innovations.unm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240321T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240321T180000
DTSTAMP:20260522T135310
CREATED:20240315T204223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T205203Z
UID:14003-1711036800-1711044000@innovations.unm.edu
SUMMARY:UNM-Gallup Finance & Frybread
DESCRIPTION:Learn more and register her: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unm-gallup-finance-frybread-tickets-820178454837?aff=oddtdtcreator \nJoin the UNMRI Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program for a session on financial literacy\, banking\, and entrepreneurship! \nAbout the Event: \n\n\n\nFinancial Literacy Session presented by Mytegia Lee and Southwest Native Assets Coalition\nEntrepreneur Journey Story Presented by Zachariah Ben\, Owner of Bidii Baby Foods\nNetworking and frybread provided for all attendees\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speakers: \nMytegia Lee\, Executive Director Southwest Native Assets Coalition \nMytegia has a long history working in the commercial banking and financing services industry providing credit analysis\, financial education as well as small dollar loan origination and servicing throughout Western New Mexico. Her diligence\, attention to detail\, and commitment to customer service reflect her sincere interest in helping rural households secure optimal economic opportunities and outcomes. Ms. Lee is bilingual and a skilled silversmith\, rancher\, and mother of three. She enjoys traveling\, physical fitness and photography. She is from the community of Manuelito\, New Mexico and is an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation.\nZachariah Ben\, Owner and Co-Founder\, Bidii Baby Foods \nZach is a member of the Navajo Nation\, a sixth-generation traditional farmer and sand painter in Shiprock\, New Mexico. He is of the “Giant People\,” born for the “Red Running into Water” clan. His maternal grandfather’s clan is the “Red House People\,” and his paternal grandfather is of the “Salt People.” Zach has over 10 years of experience in traditional farming and is the owner and founder of Bidii Baby Foods\, LLC\, a Navajo-registered business that sells organic\, indigenous baby foods. In addition to working as a Tribal Liaison\, he is a member of the state-led Family Leadership Council where he works with other families to address early childhood issues through action and advocacy. \n\n\n\n\nNew Mexico Rainforest Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program \nUNM Rainforest Innovations and the Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program are hosting Community & Entrepreneur Engagement Events to help promote and nurture entrepreneurial ecosystems in tribal New Mexico.Building from the foundation of the NM Rainforest EDA University Center Program\, the New Mexico Rainforest Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program provides entrepreneurial support to coal-impacted and tribal communities throughout New Mexico in an effort to promote entrepreneurship as a means for economic development and job growth in historically under-served communities.These events are free and open to the public\, but registration is encouraged. If you would like to learn more about the Tribal Entrepreneurship Program and get connected with a Tribal Liaison\, please contact Cecilia Pacheco at cpacheco@innovations.unm.edu. \n\n\n\nProgram funded by a grant administered by the Economic Development Administration
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/unm-gallup-finance-frybread/
LOCATION:UNM Gallup\, 705 Gurley Avenue Calvin Hall Center\, Room 182\, Gallup\, NM\, 87301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tribal Entrepreneurship
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNM Rainforest Innovations":MAILTO:info@innovations.unm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240322T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240322T120000
DTSTAMP:20260522T135310
CREATED:20240126T171641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T171641Z
UID:13398-1711098000-1711108800@innovations.unm.edu
SUMMARY:Marketing Mentoring Hours with Chaz Rose
DESCRIPTION:Learn more and register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marketing-mentoring-hours-with-chaz-rose-tickets-801930675237?aff=ebdsoporgprofile \nDo you need some advice with marketing or help telling your business story? Attend a 30 minute session with Towa Marketing Consultants! \nCome to 1:1 marketing mentoring with marketing professional\, Chaz Rose. During this 30 minute session\, you can talk with Chaz about some of your marketing pain points and receive advice on how to improve your marketing and tell you business story! \nNote: These are HYBRID office hours and can be attended online or in-person at the Lobo Rainforest\, please register to select the time frame when you can attend your meeting. After you register\, a Zoom link and calendar invitation will be emailed to you. \nAbout Chaz Rose:\nMy name is Chaz Rose and I founded Towa Marketing Consultants in August of 2023. I graduated from Missouri State in 2016 with a degree in Marketing & Advertising. After graduation\, I worked for a company called Midwest Family Marketing for seven years. After becoming their top biller\, I decided to move back to New Mexico and start my own company. I work with business owners and develop custom marketing strategies for their business. These strategies relieve business pains\, provide measurable advertising results\, and increase business owners’ bottom line. If you need help creating your 2024 marketing strategy\, or have any marketing related pains that need to be resolved. I am happy to provide a free consultation.
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/marketing-mentoring-hours-with-chaz-rose-4/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNM Rainforest Innovations":MAILTO:info@innovations.unm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240329T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240329T120000
DTSTAMP:20260522T135310
CREATED:20240315T205013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T205013Z
UID:14009-1711702800-1711713600@innovations.unm.edu
SUMMARY:SCORE Mentor Office Hours - March
DESCRIPTION:Learn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/score-mentor-office-hours-march-tickets-847261370567?aff=oddtdtcreator \nJoin SCORE Mentors for office hours at the Lobo Rainforest Building! \nSCORE mentors will be available for one-on-one\, confidential discussions and mentoring to inventors\, students\, and start-up companies at the Lobo Rainforest Building. Theses are in-person office hours at the Lobo Rainforest Building.Click Register to select the one-hour time frame you plan to stop by. These are open office hours\, therefore\, time frames are for check-in only and not an exact appointment time. \nSCORE: \nSCORE’s mentors (https://albuquerque.score.org/) are successful business people and entrepreneurs who want to give back to the community by helping other entrepreneurs become and stay successful. SCORE has been helping small businesses start and grow in the Albuquerque area for over 50 years through mentoring and workshops and seminars. SCORE is the largest National resource partner of the Small Business Administration (SBA) with about 11\,000 SCORE volunteers sharing their time and talents to help America’s small businesses.Please email cmichaliszyn@innovations.unm.edu with any questions.
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/score-mentor-office-hours-march/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNM Rainforest Innovations":MAILTO:info@innovations.unm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240411T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240412T190000
DTSTAMP:20260522T135310
CREATED:20240126T174854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T174854Z
UID:13406-1712858400-1712948400@innovations.unm.edu
SUMMARY:2024 Lobo Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-lobo-hackathon-registration-781510327427?aff=ebdsoporgprofile \n\nAbout this event\nThe Lobo Hackathon is an opportunity for people to come together to intensely focus and collaborate on improving or creating an idea. Teams (minimum of 2) can build or refine an idea that sets out to address a problem\, utilize a technology\, or create something new! Teams will be formed at the event based on common interests of idea that is pitched. \nCollaborate on a team or join us for the final pitches where teams will present their ideas to a panel of judges for the chance to win cash prizes! \nOpen to students\, faculty\, staff\, entrepreneurs\, and others in the community. \nThe program will run Thursday\, April 11\, 6:00pm-9:00pm and Friday\, April 12\, 8:00am-7:00pm at the Lobo Rainforest Building. \nThursday\, April 11\, 6pm-9pm: \n\nIntroductions\, pitch an idea\, team formation\n\nFriday\, April 12\, 8am-7pm: \n\nPrototype development\, business model development\, development of pitch\nFinal Event from 5pm-7pm ( 5-minute pitch to a panel of judges)\n\nMore information available at: https://innovations.unm.edu/program-activities/lobo-hackathon/. \nMore detailed agenda will be sent prior to the event. \nInterested in Mentoring? \nMentors and skilled experts from all disciplines are welcome. Mentors can assist teams with their subject matter expertise and experience while enhancing their own skills as leaders\, educators\, and communicators by guiding rising talent. Register here as well to sign-up as a mentor and we will follow-up with more information.
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/2024-lobo-hackathon/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNM Rainforest Innovations":MAILTO:info@innovations.unm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240412T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240412T190000
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SUMMARY:2024 Lobo Hackathon Final Pitches
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-lobo-hackathon-final-pitches-registration-781523256097?aff=ebdsoporgprofile \n\nAbout this event\nThe Lobo Hackathon is an opportunity for people to come together to intensely focus and collaborate on improving or creating an idea. Teams (minimum of 2) can build or refine an idea that sets out to address a problem\, utilize a technology\, or create something new! Teams will be formed at the event based on common interests of idea that is pitched. \nCollaborate on a team or join us for the final pitches where teams will present their ideas to a panel of judges for the chance to win cash prizes! \nOpen to students\, faculty\, staff\, entrepreneurs\, and others in the community. \nThe program will run Thursday\, April 11\, 6:00pm-9:00pm and Friday\, April 12\, 8:00am-7:00pm at the Lobo Rainforest Building. \nThursday\, April 11\, 6pm-9pm: \n\nIntroductions\, pitch an idea\, team formation\n\nFriday\, April 12\, 8am-7pm: \n\nPrototype development\, business model development\, development of pitch\nFinal Event from 5pm-7pm ( 5-minute pitch to a panel of judges)\n\nMore information available at: https://innovations.unm.edu/program-activities/lobo-hackathon/. \nMore detailed agenda will be sent prior to the event. \nInterested in Mentoring? \nMentors and skilled experts from all disciplines are welcome. Mentors can assist teams with their subject matter expertise and experience while enhancing their own skills as leaders\, educators\, and communicators by guiding rising talent. Register here as well to sign-up as a mentor and we will follow-up with more information.
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/2024-lobo-hackathon-final-pitches/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Marketing Mentoring Hours with Chaz Rose
DESCRIPTION:Learn more and register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marketing-mentoring-hours-with-chaz-rose-tickets-801931417457?aff=ebdsoporgprofile \nDo you need some advice with marketing or help telling your business story? Attend a 30 minute session with Towa Marketing Consultants! \nCome to 1:1 marketing mentoring with marketing professional\, Chaz Rose. During this 30 minute session\, you can talk with Chaz about some of your marketing pain points and receive advice on how to improve your marketing and tell you business story! \nNote: These are HYBRID office hours and can be attended online or in-person at the Lobo Rainforest\, please register to select the time frame when you can attend your meeting. After you register\, a Zoom link and calendar invitation will be emailed to you. \nAbout Chaz Rose:\nMy name is Chaz Rose and I founded Towa Marketing Consultants in August of 2023. I graduated from Missouri State in 2016 with a degree in Marketing & Advertising. After graduation\, I worked for a company called Midwest Family Marketing for seven years. After becoming their top biller\, I decided to move back to New Mexico and start my own company. I work with business owners and develop custom marketing strategies for their business. These strategies relieve business pains\, provide measurable advertising results\, and increase business owners’ bottom line. If you need help creating your 2024 marketing strategy\, or have any marketing related pains that need to be resolved. I am happy to provide a free consultation.
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/marketing-mentoring-hours-with-chaz-rose-5/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNM Rainforest Innovations":MAILTO:info@innovations.unm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240501T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240501T130000
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SUMMARY:“The Cat is Out of the Barn”: Mixed Metaphors and Protecting Patent Rights
DESCRIPTION:Learn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-cat-is-out-of-the-barn-mixed-metaphors-and-protecting-patent-rights-tickets-890314754397?aff=oddtdtcreator \nPublic disclosures can harm your ability to protect your intellectual property. Find out what types of disclosures can cause problems and what you can do to discuss your research and still protect your intellectual property. \nAbout the Speaker: \n\n\nChristopher Gram\, M.S. \nChristopher is a patent attorney with 27 years of experience practicing in the areas of biotechnology\, pharmaceuticals\, immunology\, peptide and nucleic acid technologies\, regenerative medicine\, and medical devices. \nChristopher has been with MRG for 17 years and has extensive experience serving university tech transfer offices\, start-ups that have been spun out of university intellectual property\, and working with university licensees. He also has taken a lead role in training the new members of MRG’s biotechnology and chemical team. \n\n\n\n\nLunch will be provided.
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/the-cat-is-out-of-the-barn-mixed-metaphors-and-protecting-patent-rights/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNM Rainforest Innovations":MAILTO:info@innovations.unm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240502T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240502T183000
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SUMMARY:2024 New Mexico Research University Team Award Pitch
DESCRIPTION:Learn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-new-mexico-research-university-team-award-pitch-registration-851689755987?aff=oddtdtcreator \n\n\nHosted by UNM Rainforest Innovations and the New Mexico Economic Development Department \n\nYou are invited to attend the final round of the Research University Team Award Pitch Competition at the Lobo Rainforest Building on Thursday\, May 2\, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. to hear the five finalists pitch to judges from the Technology Research Collaborative Board. \nFinalists will present a 10 minute pitch deck with 5 additional minutes of question and answer in front of a panel of judges. \nThe New Mexico Research University Team Pitch Award Pilot Program is a competitive state-funded grant that awards non-dilutive grant funds and entrepreneurship assistance to science and technology commercialization proposals from faculty/student teams at New Mexico universities. Selected proposals will be awarded between $100\,000 and $200\,000. Awardees will also receive approximately $50\,000 worth of entrepreneurship consultant services. \nThrough this award\, the New Mexico Economic Development Department seeks to further the commercialization of science and technology-based products or services created at New Mexico universities\, assisting innovators to become a New Mexico-based business. \nAre you interested in applying to the University Team Pitch Award? Go to https://edd.newmexico.gov/business-development/edd-programs-for-business/office-of-science-technology/osst-team-pitch/. The deadline to apply is March 4\, 2024.
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/2024-new-mexico-research-university-team-award-pitch/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNM Rainforest Innovations":MAILTO:info@innovations.unm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240503T113000
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SUMMARY:2024 New Mexico Advanced Energy Award Pitch
DESCRIPTION:Learn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-new-mexico-advanced-energy-award-pitch-registration-851732664327?aff=oddtdtcreator \n\n\nHosted by UNM Rainforest Innovations and the New Mexico Economic Development Department \n\nYou are invited to attend the final round of the New Mexico Advanced Energy Award competition at the Lobo Rainforest Building on Friday\, May 3\, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. to hear finalists pitch. \nThe New Mexico Advanced Energy Award Pilot Program is a competitive state-funded grant that awards non-dilutive funds to proposals in advanced energy innovation and commercialization from New Mexico small businesses engaged in research and development. The funds seek to assist early-stage companies developing a unique product with strong growth potential. Selected proposals will be awarded between $250\,000 and $1\,000\,000 in funds. Funding will be awarded on a cost reimbursement basis. \nThrough this award\, the New Mexico Economic Development Department ultimately seeks to support the retention or expansion of economic-base businesses; the creation of jobs in economic-base businesses; the development of the tax base; and business development. \nApplications closed on January 3\, 2024.
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/2024-new-mexico-advanced-energy-award-pitch/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNM Rainforest Innovations":MAILTO:info@innovations.unm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240510T120000
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SUMMARY:Marketing Mentoring Hours with Chaz Rose
DESCRIPTION:Learn more and register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marketing-mentoring-hours-with-chaz-rose-tickets-801932500697?aff=ebdsoporgprofile \nDo you need some advice with marketing or help telling your business story? Attend a 30 minute session with Towa Marketing Consultants! \nCome to 1:1 marketing mentoring with marketing professional\, Chaz Rose. During this 30 minute session\, you can talk with Chaz about some of your marketing pain points and receive advice on how to improve your marketing and tell you business story! \nNote: These are HYBRID office hours and can be attended online or in-person at the Lobo Rainforest\, please register to select the time frame when you can attend your meeting. After you register\, a Zoom link and calendar invitation will be emailed to you. \nAbout Chaz Rose:\nMy name is Chaz Rose and I founded Towa Marketing Consultants in August of 2023. I graduated from Missouri State in 2016 with a degree in Marketing & Advertising. After graduation\, I worked for a company called Midwest Family Marketing for seven years. After becoming their top biller\, I decided to move back to New Mexico and start my own company. I work with business owners and develop custom marketing strategies for their business. These strategies relieve business pains\, provide measurable advertising results\, and increase business owners’ bottom line. If you need help creating your 2024 marketing strategy\, or have any marketing related pains that need to be resolved. I am happy to provide a free consultation.
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/marketing-mentoring-hours-with-chaz-rose-3/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNM Rainforest Innovations":MAILTO:info@innovations.unm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240515T160000
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SUMMARY:UNM Rainforest Forum - Dr. Hengameh Raissy\, UNM Health Sciences
DESCRIPTION:Learn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unm-rainforest-forum-dr-hengameh-raissy-unm-health-sciences-registration-862453992107?aff=oddtdtcreator \nJoin us to learn more about research at The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe UNM Rainforest Forum was created by the UNM Rainforest Innovations Board of Directors to bring together UNM and business community members to enhance and strengthen UNM’s role in economic development.\n\nFor the next Rainforest Forum\, join us to hear from Hengameh Raissy\, PharmD\, interim Vice President for Research at The University of New Mexico Health Sciences. \nThe University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center is thriving in an increasingly challenging biomedical research landscape\, having attracted $200 million in extramural funding. Our funding success is a tribute to the inspired work of our faculty\, students and staff\, who continue to break newnew ground in so many areas and have done a terrific job of putting UNM on the map as a center of research and innovation. This achievement caps more than a decade of continual growth in extramural funding and highlights our focus on developing major new discoveries that improve the health and well-being of New Mexicans. \n\nDr. Raissy was appointed interim Vice President for Research at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences in November 2022. She joined the Department of Pediatrics in July 2001. Over the past 22 years\, she has had an opportunity to contribute to advancing health science throughout New Mexico\, as well as nationwide. She has been a principal investigator for more than 100 clinical trials contributing to new therapeutic interventions for asthma and cystic fibrosis; in addition\, she has lead NIH funded Networks such as Childhood Asthma Management Program\, the Childhood Asthma Research and Education Network and AsthmaNet. \nDr. Raissy is currently co-PI for the IDeA State Pediatric Trial Network\, part of the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program\, funded by National Institutes of Health Office of the Director. The ECHO Program’s goal is to understand the effects of a broad range of early environmental influences on child health and development. \nDuring the COVID-19 pandemic\, she led efforts to secure funding and participate in the Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery study. \nDr. Raissy joined the Clinical & Translational Sciences Center leadership in July 2010 when UNM Health Sciences sought its first NIH Clinical and Translational Science Award and she is currently the director of Network Capacity.
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/unm-rainforest-forum-dr-hengameh-raissy-unm-health-sciences/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
CATEGORIES:UNM Rainforest Forum
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