Ignite Northwest

Join me for a box lunch on October 24th with James Connelly, CEO of Spokane-based My Green Lab. My Green Lab is a non-profit dedicated to promoting safe, sustainable practices in research laboratories. In 2024, My Green Lab launched Impact Laboratories, a for profit subsidiary providing third-party verification and enhanced resources to ensure greater impact in lab sustainability. Register at: https://lnkd.in/gakxmMet Meet the Investor is Sponsored by Lee & Hayes, P.C.

Nick Somers, a Lee & Hayes, P.C. Partner, delivered a proprietary, patent worthy presentation to Spokane area entrepreneurs and startup enthusiasts on developing and protecting intellectual property at the Ignite Northwest Loft. Thank you, Nick!

Join me for a box lunch on October 16 at the Ignite Northwest Loft for an opportunity to meet and network with Brian Jorgenson, Chief Investment Officer of Boise-based Capital Eleven. Capital Eleven specializes in private equity, early-stage venture capital and real estate development. Sign up at: https://lnkd.in/dCFPZc_x Meet the Investor is Sponsored by Eide Bailly LLP

Listen to Skye Henderson, Vice President of Venture Investments at Cowles Ventures, discuss Spokane's Startup Ecosystem in this outstanding Elevating the Conversation podcast by Linn Parish, Editor of the Journal of Business. Among other insights, learn how Skye earned a Super Bowl ring! Click here to listen: https://lnkd.in/gn3a8tnT

Join me for a box lunch discussion with Nick Somers, patent attorney with Lee & Hayes, P.C., on how to effectively develop and manage intellectual property. The lunch will be held at the Ignite Northwest Loft on October 2nd. Sign up at: https://lnkd.in/g99Qz8JU Lunch @ The Loft is Sponsored by U.S. Bank.

Nine new businesses ideas were presented for feedback to an audience of entrepreneurs, investors and advisors including Blake Gibson, Andrew Hite, April Needham, Erik Nelson, Mark Pond, Jonathan Scheidegger, Kelli Thompson and Christopher Wood at Ignite Northwest’s Brainstorm & Brew. Many thanks to everyone who participated!

Three Spokane-based startups presented to nearly 80 members and guests of the Spokane Angel Alliance at the Spokane Club. The presenters represented a diverse group of industries and included a social media reputation management workflow solution, an innovation analysis platform for investment professionals and a medical device to improve patient care in hospitals. Innovation is flourishing in the Spokane region!

Join me for a box lunch discussion with Nick Somers, patent attorney with Lee & Hayes, P.C., on how to effectively develop and manage intellectual property. The lunch will be held at the Ignite Northwest Loft on October 2nd. Sign up at: https://lnkd.in/g99Qz8JU Lunch @ The Loft is Sponsored by U.S. Bank.

Do you have an idea for a new business? If so, attend Brainstorm & Brew at the Ignite Northwest Loft on September 19th! Brainstorm & Brew provides entrepreneurs with a concept for a new product or service to brainstorm its merits, gain feedback and receive guidance from Ignite mentors and other entrepreneurs. Pizza and beverages provided. Register at: https://lnkd.in/gTAk9Ba2 Brainstorm & Brew is Sponsored by Alliant Insurance Services.

Medcurity, co-founded by Joe Gellatly and Amanda Hepper, join a growing list of Spokane-based companies initially funded by Mind to Market, Kick-Start Seed Fund, members of the Spokane Angel Alliance or the Ignite Northwest Loan Fund to subsequently receive a matching grant from the Health Sciences & Services Authority (HSSA). HSSA has become a leading source of non-dilutive capital for Spokane area startups. Many thanks to Erin Williams Hueter, Francisco R. Velazquez, M.D., S.M., FCAP and Allison Glasunow, Ph.D. and the entire HSSA team for your valuable contribution to Spokane’s entrepreneurial community! To learn more, visit the HSSA website at: https://hssaspokane.org/