The IGNITE Community Accelerator helps local entrepreneurs accelerate the growth of their businesses by helping them gain the business skills they need to move their companies forward, faster. IGNITE brings talented people together in an environment that fosters learning, encourages people to apply their own ideas to solve problems, and offers resources from across CNM and the broader community.
Ignite Demo Day
Friday April 26th
Workforce Training Center – Room 101
Agenda:
3:00 p.m. – Visit Company Booths
3:15 p.m. – Opening Remarks, Celina Bussey, Chief Workforce Development Officer
3:10 p.m. – Welcome & Introduction, Vic Berniklau
3:20 p.m. – IGNITE Graduate Presentations
4:30 p.m. – Certificate Presentation, Tim Harjo, Director, SBDC
4:40 p.m. – Closing Remarks, Vic Berniklau
4:45 p.m. – Visit Company Booths
Presenters:
ATHLETE.Care Adam Halpern A concierge match making service for muscle and joint injuries, Athlete.Care will “uberize” a national sports medicine network with millions of active individuals.
Coach: Marvin Lozano, SBDC
CCW, LLC Judy & Pete Vrendenburg Introducing the patent-pending holster that will accommodate nearly any self-defense sidearm, is ambidextrous, and can be adjusted for various angles and modes of carry.
Coach: Kristin Groves, SBDC
Vibrant Health by Brenda Bodnar Brenda Bodnar through education we will work together to heal and balance your body, mind and spirit. Are you ready to take control of your health?
Coach: Peter Mikelson, SCORE
Park Rover Here Jim Gavin Offering alternative dog shelters outside of businesses, so pet owners can move their pets from HOT cars to a cool shaded space. There’s no reason to leave your best friend in the car when you can Park Rover Here!
Coach: Harsh Hariyani, SBDC
Elegant Solution Revenue Cycle Managment, Inc L. Darline Abeyta,MN, RN, CMRM By decreasing physician time and errors with charting, and billing, health care providers remain compliant while increasing productivity and increasing their annual income.
Coach: Peter Mikelson, SCORE
Trujillo Industries Marlene Trujillo Creating a new dining experience for Albuquerque! Trujillo Industries is bringing together the best in Food Truck cuisine, entertainment and family-friendly options for spending quality time together!
Coach: Walter Paul, SCORE
CORE Advantage, LLC Susan Swafford By empowering executives and managers with the tools and insight to navigate the complexities of their people development, they experience transformational results that lead to high employee engagement and high performing teams.
Coach: Tom Darling, City of ABQ
Special Thanks:
Walter Paul, Chapter Chair, SCORE NM
Webb Johnson, Pitch Expert Extraordinaire
Seth Gardenswartz & Candice Owens, Blackgarden Law Firm, P.C.
Julianna Silva, WESST
Bill & Suzanne Slauson, SnuggleCubs Cookies
Josh Baca & Michael Altamirano, US Small Business Administration
Tim Harjo, Director, SBDC
Manny Rubio, FUSE Makerspace Prototype Lab
Tom Darling, City of Albuquerque
Vernon Mulanix, SBDC
Kristin Groves, SBDC
Harsh Hariyani, SBDC
Marvin Lozano, SBDC
The IGNITE Community Accelerator was made possible by funding from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and CNM.
For additional information and to apply to the IGNITECommunity Accelerator please visit abqignite.org.
