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Subject: Ready to Win $500 and Build Your Business Empire?   Get ready to step into the shoes of a visionary founder and compete for a cash prize of $500 or more.   Here’s How the Game Works: 🏗️ Start Your Business: Choose your industry, gather resources, and make critical decisions to fuel your company’s growth. 📈 Adapt to Market Conditions: The economy changes in real time! Stay on top of trends, adjust strategies, and be ready for the unexpected. 💡 Optimize Resources: Decide wisely on staffing, technology investments, and more. Smart resource management is your secret weapon. 💰 Grow Your Revenue: Expand and scale your business. The more revenue you generate, the closer you are to victory.   How to Win: The top player each game night takes home a cash prize of $500 or more by showcasing strategic excellence. The more you play, the sharper your skills and chances of winning! Bonus Prizes: 🚘 Raffle for a weekend demo drive in Tesla Cyber Truck 🤝 Get a 1-year membership to Tony P’s Networking 🎮 Join Us for the Next Game Night! Mark your calendar for December 3rd and put your entrepreneurial skills to the test. Don’t wait—spots are filling up fast! 👉 RSVP Now: Sign Up https://lnkd.in/gzT5W676 Let’s see if you have what it takes to become the next business tycoon! See you at the game, #founders #entrepreneurs #investors #competition Tony Paolella Bryant S. Heribert Thomas Al Dutcher

Concept Equity Group consulted with ACTA Thermal Technologies to help them meet a new investor. **ACTA: Revolutionizing Cooling & Heating** ACTA Technologies is poised to transform the cooling and heating industry with an innovative, sustainable alternative to Freon-based systems. ACTA’s thermoelectric cooling (TEC) technology is: - **Freon-Free** and chemical-free. - **Solid State**, with no moving parts for long-lasting, maintenance-free use. - **Energy Efficient**, reducing power consumption by over 40%. **WHY IT MATTERS:** The cooling market is growing exponentially, with over 9 billion new units expected in the next 30 years. ACTA’s solution is uniquely positioned to meet the demand while addressing environmental mandates to eliminate harmful refrigerants. **THE BIG PICTURE:** - **Market Opportunity**: Target sectors include HVAC, automotive, food, and transportation, aligning with sustainability goals. - **Regulatory Tailwinds**: Compliance with the AIM Act and EU bans on HFCs supports ACTA’s growth. - **Innovation Edge**: Patent-pending TEC architecture, proprietary materials, and scalable modular design ensure a competitive advantage. **KEY FINANCIALS:** - Revenue projections: Initial revenue in Q1 2024; profitability expected by 2025. - Capital requirements: Raising $800,000 through a SAFE note, targeting a $10 million valuation cap. **GO DEEPER:** Explore more at https://acta-techus.com/ or reach out to their team for detailed financials and market insights. #hvac Gib Dunham Jeffrey Shapiro BNC Venture Forum Business Network Chicago Bryant S. Steve Goldsmith Tim Eynon

Midwest Sports and Fitness will be presenting this week at Deal Junkies. #Investors invited, contact me. Midwest Sports and Fitness   Empowering Community through Sports and Fitness Midwest Sports and Fitness (MSFC, LLC) seeks to revolutionize community health and wellness with state-of-the-art sports and fitness facilities designed for all ages and abilities. Through its flagship concept, The Dome, a 120,000-square-foot facility offering multi-sport arenas, fitness centers, and training spaces, MSFC aims to build hubs that foster both athletic development and community engagement.   WHY IT MATTERS: There’s a gap in the market for integrated, community-driven athletic centers that cater to both professionals and amateurs, supporting their physical growth and fostering local connections.   BY THE NUMBERS: · 400+ athletes in Full Package Athletics, generating $1.2M+ revenue. · MSFC LLC operates health clubs with 1,000+ members and $600K annual revenue. · Seeking $3.5M in capital with options for short and long-term investments. · Projected 48% IRR with existing revenues of $1.1 million, and currently profitable.   THE BIG PICTURE: MSFC will leverage corporate partnerships, such as with Dunkin' Donuts and Ray Chevrolet, to drive growth. The company’s innovative facilities and business model create significant financial and community value.   GO DEEPER: Invest in a community-centric sports model, backed by solid financials and management expertise, while helping build a network of premier athletic facilities. Concept Equity Group, Inc. Business Network Chicago BNC Venture Forum Loren Minkus #Something Greater Venture Starters Imagine Ventures Bryant S.

ACTA Thermal Technologies will be presenting this week at Deal Junkies at 8 AM Central Daylight Time on 10/31. #Investors invited, contact me. ACTA Investor Summary ACTA Technologies is pioneering a breakthrough in heating and cooling with a highly efficient, freon-free solution poised to disrupt traditional refrigeration and HVAC markets. ACTA's patented Thermo-Electric Cooler (TEC) technology leverages semiconductor-based, solid-state architecture, achieving over 40% greater efficiency than standard Freon systems with zero toxic chemicals and minimal maintenance needs. WHY IT MATTERS: ACTA’s solution addresses global regulatory mandates, like the U.S. AIM Act, targeting an 85% reduction in harmful HFC emissions by 2036. This positions ACTA at the forefront of a projected $10 trillion TAM for sustainable cooling solutions. BY THE NUMBERS: 10 new air conditioners sold every second for the next 30 years (9.4 billion units). Q1 2024: First revenue reported; $12 million in initial orders. 2025: Expected commercial sales and profitability. THE BIG PICTURE: Traditional Freon compressors—over 100 years old—are toxic and inefficient. ACTA’s TEC technology offers a silent, modular, closed-loop alternative that aligns with global environmental goals while catering to HVAC, automotive, and food storage industries. THE OPPORTUNITY: With regulatory tailwinds and demand for eco-friendly systems, ACTA is primed for significant traction. Market strategies include strategic manufacturing partnerships and outsourced distribution to scale production and reach. GO DEEPER: Explore ACTA’s innovative approach and investor potential at acta-techus.com. Concept Equity Group, Inc. Business Network Chicago BNC Venture Forum Loren Minkus Jeffrey Shapiro #Something Greater Venture Starters Imagine Ventures Bryant S. #Angels

I'm working with OrbitalAg led by Richard Godwin. Here is a summary: OrbitalAg's breakthrough in sustainable farming OrbitalAg's technology, originally inspired by a NASA and USDA collaboration, offers a solution to three key global agricultural challenges: soil depletion, nutrient runoff, and lack of essential micronutrients in crops. WHY IT MATTERS: This innovation can significantly improve global food security by restoring essential nutrients directly into crops and soil, enhancing both human and plant health. THE BIG PICTURE: The company's micronutrient formulas, developed for space farming, efficiently infuse zinc, copper, and magnesium into plants, addressing nutrient deficiencies in modern diets. KEY INSIGHTS: Technology is patented and protected by trade secrets. Ready to scale up manufacturing with substantial profit margins projected. Initial focus is on high-value crops like leafy greens, berries, and grapes. GO DEEPER: For more on the global bio-stimulants market size and technology, check out OrbitalAg's deck. https://lnkd.in/gSG9nBmX I used Brieflee, a custom GPT created by @Paul Fletter for this summary. Len Bland BNC Venture Forum Business Network Chicago #agriculture #regenerativeagriculture #micronutrients #NASA