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Spring Economic Development InstituteApril 18, 2013
The Vision
“My vision for the Center is for it to become a place where the academic resources of York College and business leaders from the community come together to help grow businesses and create a culture of entrepreneurship.”
- John Brown, 2006
The J.D. Brown Center Today
Supporting Entrepreneurship in the region
Promoting a campus wide culture of Entrepreneurship
Business Incubator management
Council of Entrepreneurs Providing entrepreneurs and students a direct link to business leaders
Members currently include:
Michael Barley, Barley Advisors John Brown, President of Blockhouse Furniture Dale Carey ’84, CEO of Eco-Site Keith Eldredge ‘87, CPA, Partner with RKL Ron Hershner, Esq., Managing Partner of Stock & Leader David H. Hogg, CEO of Springwood Hospitality Tim Kinsley, Vice President of Kinsley Construction Jon D. Kirrsin ‘78, President & CEO of CFMC, Inc. Dr. Gerald Patnode, YCP Business Administration, Department Chairman (ex officio) Lynda Randall, Partner, New Level Advisors Scott Rhinehart ‘61 , Partner in Ardmore , L.P. Rick Smith ‘63, Bob Yost Homesale Services David Stauffer, Stauffer Biscuit Company Steve Wand, President & CEO of Alcoil, Inc
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Entrepreneurship & Higher EducationCreating a new paradigm for economic development
“In the economy of the future, the businesses that will have the staying power, and growth potential, will be those most dependent on knowledge – on research, new ideas, new technologies, new processes, upgraded skills for their workers”
-The Rockefeller Institute of GovernmentUniversity at Albany, State University of New YorkMarch 15, 2010
Regional Entrepreneurship Providing entrepreneurs a direct link to business thought leaders and YCP academic resources
Regional Entrepreneurship Providing entrepreneurs a direct link to business thought leaders and YCP academic resources
Campus wide Culture of EntrepreneurshipEmpowering students to do what they love
Campus wide Culture of EntrepreneurshipEmpowering students to do what they love
Campus wide Culture of EntrepreneurshipEmpowering students to do what they love
Business Incubator ManagementProviding businesses a collaborative environment equipped with technological resources, shared conference rooms, training spaces, and office equipment.
10,000 sq ft incubator
Ample parking
High speed internet access
Smart conference and training room
Onsite business counseling and education resources
Collaborative work environment, diverse client companies
Business Incubator Management
Business Incubator Management
