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Launchpadinw on IPhone
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What Affect Would McCain's Tax and Economic Policies have on the Spokane Region?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Donald Morgan Nov 3, 2008. 1 Reply 0 Likes
How Would Obama's Tax Policies Affect the Spokane Region's Economic Future?
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- Occupation & Employer
- Co-Founder and Managing Partner of LaunchPad Inland Northwest, LLC
- Primary Industry
- Membership Organization
- Secondary Industry
- Technology
- Education
- University of Maryland (Athens, Greece)
- Website
- http://www.launchpadinw.com
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Comment Wall (127 comments)
- At 11:30am on January 17, 2013,
Holly Doering said… Hey, Bill:
How about adding a Technology dropdown to the list of local industries?
Hope you are doing well--
Holly at Imprezzio
- At 12:44pm on October 10, 2012,
Joelle Osias said… Congratulations, Bill! Wishing you much success with your new endeavor! If you are like me, you enjoy a new challenge! I live for them ~
Joelle
- At 3:21pm on July 10, 2012,
Michael Lovas said…
Bill -
I sympathize with you. I've known you for several years now, and you seem to possess undying energy for helping small businesses in our area. But, when you reach out, it seems that most of what you get back in response are sales pitches.
My wife is from South Carolina. One of the poorest, least educated populations in the USA. But even they attract business. If our community does not jump into action to support business and educate everyone who wants to work - heck, my mind can't even go there. But the idea of South Carolina leap frogging over Spokane is an abomination.
The concept behind LaunchPad is to facilitate online contacts and discussions, helping them meld into face-to-face connections. It's the perfect concept - if only more of the people who need to implement such would engage in it.
Mike
- At 6:04pm on March 8, 2012,
Donna Molvik said… Hi Bill,
It was a pleasure getting to meet you today at Northern Quest. I'm looking forward to working with you on some future projects.
Donna Molvik
- At 9:45pm on January 31, 2012,
Dave Takisaki said… Hi Bill, I hope all is well for you. It would be good to get lunch soon.
Dave Takisaki
- At 7:49pm on December 29, 2011,
Christopher Boyce said… How would one prove membership to get the discount on the Lincoln Center NYE party?
- At 9:09am on November 16, 2011,
Kevin Kunz said… Bill,
I have three additional non-members attending the breakfast tomorrow with me that have not yet signed up with launchpad and therefore havent RSVP'd. Wanted to let you know so I dont throw off your attendance numbers. See you tomorrow!
Kevin
- At 2:59pm on November 14, 2011,
Sylvia Oliver said… Glad to join and share in all the good work being done in health sciences in the Spokane region -- including K12 STEM education!
- At 9:59pm on August 25, 2011,
Deborah K Swayne said… I discovered your e-mail and have sent you my resume.
Debbie Swayne
- At 9:42pm on August 25, 2011, Deborah K Swayne said…
Saw you are in need of customer service person. How do I get my resume to you? After working for Dex One in Administrative and Sales Support for 23 years my job position is being eliminated by a work force reduction. Thanks Debbie Swayne
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Attention Entrepreneurs and Startups: what are your toughest challenges?
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 12:00pm 7 Comments 0 Likes
I am moderating the panel discussion tomorrow for the LaunchPad Startup and Entrepreneur Forum and I would like to get some questions from our members prior to the event.
Please take a moment to tell me what your toughest challenges in starting or growing your startup.
Our panel consists of some impressive talent which you can see below so please share some of your questions via this blog and join us if you can!
Panelists: Bill…
Continue Personal Message to All LaunchPad Members and Partners from Bill Kalivas
Posted on October 9, 2012 at 2:51pm 8 Comments 5 Likes
I wanted to communicate some exciting news about the LaunchPad Team and also some news about me personally.
Over the past few months, we have been working hard to transition the day to day operational tasks of LaunchPad to our wonderful team consisting of Zan Deery, our Membership and Event Coordinator, as well as my business partner Allen Battle. I am confident in the continued growth of LaunchPad, our events and the Launch Spokane Startup Program.
Additionally, Monique…
It's Time to Reach Your Professional Goals
Posted on October 3, 2012 at 9:00am 0 Comments 1 Like
Building industry focused relationships is your best strategy for finding a job, advancing your career or growing a business.
To help LaunchPad members and our partners establish industry relationships we are kicking off the Industry Connection Events beginning today with the Aerospace, Aviation and Mfg Event being held this evening at the Lincoln Center. (A list of upcoming events is provided below)
I encourage you to attend these events to learn more about local…
Continue Dialogues with the City of Spokane
Posted on September 27, 2012 at 1:30pm 3 Comments 2 Likes
Through a recent partnership with the City of Spokane, via the Launch Spokane Program, our team has had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know several representatives from various departments at the City. We are noticing a sincere commitment to improve services and work with the local business community.
As a way to help develop a better understanding of how programs work at the City, and to help foster new business relationships, we are kicking off a series of online…
Continue Please Join Us for the Launch Spokane Kick-Off Event on July 25th at George Gee in Liberty Lake!
Posted on July 10, 2012 at 3:00pm 0 Comments 1 Like
I would like to share some facts about the importance of supporting startups and small business in our region:
- In December 2011 Forbes Magazine ranked 100 US Metro Areas for Job Growth in 2012 and Spokane was ranked in last place along with Fresno, CA. (Unlike)
- Small business (50 employees or less) creates 70% of new jobs.
- According to the Kauffman Foundation, startups create most of the jobs in our economy.
- Only 20% of new companies survive after the…
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