Recent News and Events

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New Website

Welcome to the new Blackstone LaunchPad (BLP) website. How do you like our new look? We would like to thank Dave Schneider (BLP website designer) for all of his great work.

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Ground Up

BLP's first business 'Ground Up' launch by Matt Miller & Rick Fender is taking place this month, April 2013 at the LCCC College Center from 10am - 7pm. 'GroundUp' will be introducing its products and celebrating Earth-Day with the first annual Sustainability Festival. Stop by to learn more about this and other exciting local businesses

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New Entrepreneur

BLP member, Michael Williams, has a soft launch this April, 2013. Michael was also on Cleveland's WCPN radio station on April 3rd, 2013 to talk about his entrepreneurial venture.

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Radio Interview

Janice Lapina, LCCC BLP Program Manager along with Bob Sopko - BLP Program Director from Case Western Reserve University and Julie Messing - BLP Program Director from Kent State University were on Cleveland's WCPN radio station on April 3rd, 2013 to discuss Blackstone LaunchPad and NEO Entrepreneurial Ecosystem.

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New Blackstone LaunchPad Opening

The grand opening of Blackstone LaunchPad at Case Western Reserve University will take place on April 23rd, 2013. Congratulations & Welcome the fourth BLP member in Northeast Ohio!

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Future Activities for BLP members:

• Monthly BLP Newsletter
• Monthly Bloomberg Luncheon in BLP lounge
• Membership card distribution to BLP members. Please contact our office at 440-366-4900 to learn how to become a BLP member.