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Transcript of Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation Brochure
275 N. GateWay Drive • PHOENIX, AZ 85034 • ceigateway.com
E NT R E P R E N E U R I A LC E N T E R F O R
I N N O V A T I O NE NT R E P R E N E U R I A LC E N T E R F O R
I N N O V A T I O N
IDEAS GROW HERE
AMENITIES AND RESOURCES
• 31 fully-furnished office or wet/dry lab rentable spaces
• Approximately 18,000 total square feet:
• 24/7 access and security
• Child care available on site
• Wi-Fi in public spaces
• Access to GateWay’s water treatment, alternative
fuels and manufacturing labs and library
• Strategic and business planning assistance
• Management coaching and development
• Assistance with pitch preparation for angel and other investors
• Experienced recruiting staff to source and screen job candidates
• Patent advisement services
• Mentoring program — pro bono services from area professionals
to support client businesses (accounting, law, marketing,
engineering, venture capital and more)
• Coordination with public and private partners, including Arizona
Technology Council, Arizona Department of Commerce, Arizona
Bio (Biotech Council), SCORE, Small Business Administration,
Small Business Development Centers
• Lunch seminars and brown bag monthly networking lunches
• Collaborative work spaces
• Private meeting spaces
• Kitchen and cafeteria on site
• Central Valley location, minutes from Downtown Phoenix
and Tempe and Sky Harbor International Airport
• Light Rail stop onsite
Space is limited. Call today.
Jack C. Irving, Executive Director or Russ Yelton
o: 602.286.8950 c: 415.823.7949 602.286.8950
BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM
The Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation (CEI) at GateWay Community
College, is the only business incubator in Phoenix that provides integrated
services, space and support for entrepreneurs and small emerging
companies. We work with all types of businesses, from non-technology,
service and manufacturing to high technology, bio technology, scientific
and renewable energy – any company except bricks and mortar retail.
CEI clients partner with us for our full engagement program, designed
to build a strong foundation for long-term sustainability and growth.
We engage with clients in
two ways. Resident clients
operate their businesses
out of CEI’s high-tech
facility, taking advantage of
a dynamic and collaborative
business environment
without costly overhead
expenses.
Affiliate clients use the shared office environment when needed,
primarily conducting their business out of their own offices
or laboratories. All clients receive business development assistance,
coaching and mentoring from staff, mentors and partners.
RESOURCES THAT TRANSFORM BUSINESS
CEI offers a nurturing
environment through
all stages of business
development, moving
clients from discovery
and development to
commercialization. Our
CONFERENCE ROOM
LOBBY
clients will receive assistance with a variety of business development needs,
including developing a strategic plan and seeking investors, to mentoring and
providing access to business resources and professionals.
CEI draws on an extensive
network of business
specialists to provide
management advising for our
client companies. We consult
on marketing, distribution,
manufacturing, accounting,
legal issues, human
resources, financing (through
loans, angel investments, venture capital, and grants), and other areas. These
services are provided through one-on-one consulting, mentors, professional
service providers and an entrepreneurial network.
MENTORS, NETWORKS, ACCESS RAISE THE BAR
CEI matches the needs of your company with the expertise of its mentors,
a select group of business volunteers. A team of mentors, who are experts
in their field, work with you
to provide feedback and
advice to help you grow your
business intelligently.
Professionals, such as
accountants, lawyers,
marketing specialists,
engineers and more,
volunteer their services to
help client companies for a preset number of hours. As an incubator client,
you may use these services on an as-needed basis, and a fee structure will
be negotiated after exhausting your preset hours.
BREAK ROOM SPACE
COLLABORATION SPACE
The managers of the CEI client companies meet regularly to discuss
business challenges. This face-to-face network provides a valuable
resource for those young, growing businesses.
In addition, through
GateWay’s educational
offerings, you will be able
to partner with faculty
and academic programs,
providing an opportunity
for students to experience
hands-on learning through
internships and class
projects. Faculty and students can lend their expertise in solution creation
in the areas of sustainable technologies relating to water and solar, as well
as in manufacturing, automotive and health sciences.
CUTTING-EDGE SPACE FOR INNOVATING
Features of the CEI include
office space, as well as dry
and wet labs that
can be used on a short-
or long-term basis. In
addition, Wi-Fi, conference
rooms, storage space, and
innovative/collaborative
spaces like the break room,
workroom and patios are available. And you will have 24/7-access
to your office or lab space, with security in place to keep your work safe
and confidential.
Phase I of the new business incubator will be completed in November,
and will have 12,600 square feet of space. Phase II will offer an additional
5,500 square feet and will be finished in April 2012.
DRY LAB SPACE
WET LAB SPACE
SOWING THE SEEDS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The central location for the Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation near Sky
Harbor Airport and Downtown Phoenix provides easy access from almost
anywhere in the region. The intent of the center is to accelerate job creation
for the community and the region. The college raised $6 million for the Center
for Entrepreneurial Innovation through funding partners, such as the City
of Phoenix, U.S. Economic Development Administration and BlueCross
BlueShield of Arizona.
To join us and learn more about these
services and space opportunities, contact:
Jack C. Irving, Executive Director
o: 602.286.8950 c: 415.823.7949 • [email protected]
or
Russ Yelton
602.286.8950 • [email protected]
275 N. GateWay Drive Phoenix, AZ 85034 • ceigateway.com
GATEWAY DRIVE ENTRANCE