the front door
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VCU + Entrepreneurship
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Ecosystem of Central VA
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The Team
Stephen SinkPeggy HoBrad Nofal Marcus Robinson Daniel Smith
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How We Got HereIt all began with the talented minds of our local entrepreneurial
leaders...
Jay Markiewicz Carrie RothCara Dickens
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Project Guidelines7 Weeks to… • Foster experiential student
learning on the topic of Entrepreneurship
• Accomplish strategic initiatives for the Central Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
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Research Process• Branding • Identified Industries• Networking Events• Resources• Questions• Interviews & Surveys• Statistics & Amenities
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Branding A strong brand…
• Delivers message clearly• Confirms Credibility• Connects target prospects
emotionally• Motivates the buyer or user
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The Infographic● Showcase the Central Virginia
Ecosystem● Why start a business in Central
Virginia● Marketing tool to drive people to
the digital tool: www.thefrontdoorva.com
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The Website• www.thefrontdoorva.com
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User Experience: Business Stage
What business stage are you in?
• Idea• Start-Up• Existing Business
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User Experience: End Stage
Where do you see your business going?
• MAIN STREET• MICRO BUSINESS• HIGH GROWTH• GROWTH BUSINESS
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User Experience: Industry What industry are you in?• Agriculture• Computer & Electronics• Consumer Services• Education• Energy & Utilities• Financial Services• Government• Health, Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Manufacturing• Media & Entertainment • Non-Profit• Real Estate & Construction• Retail• Software & Internet• Telecommunications• Transportation & Storage• Travel, Recreation & Leisure• Wholesale & Distribution• Other
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User Experience: Resource Needs
What are your assistance needs?• Permits & Licenses• Third Party Partners• Networking• Human Resources• Funding• Manufacturing & Supplies• Website & Marketing• Real Estate
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Special Thanks to