Auburn’s technology transfer office has a new name

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Beginning in August, the Office of Innovation Advancement and Commercialization, or IAC, adopted a new name: The Intellectual Property Exchange, also known as “The IP Exchange” and “IPX.” The new name is reflective of internal reorganization and an ongoing commitment to translating innovative Auburn ideas into meaningful impacts throughout the state, region and nation.

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How the love of a dog led to the founding of a business

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Angela Steele combined her two favorite things when founding her new business. We’ve all heard that “Dogs are a man’s best friend.” In the case of Angela Steele, her dog was her new business’ best friend! When asked where she got the idea of starting her business, she pulled out a picture, pointed at it, and said “This was my inspiration.” In the picture was her dog, Fassoh.

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Event: Balance Sheet Lunch and Learn

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The Balance Sheet Lunch and Learn is the final module of a three-part financial statement series designed to teach the purpose, structure, elements, and uses of a balance sheet. Although it is a series, each workshop stands alone. So come join us whether or not you have attended other workshops! Learn from New Venture Accelerator’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Jennifer Nay.

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Entrepreneurial Resources Working Together

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Last week, stakeholders in the entrepreneurial support community gathered to discuss ways to enrich and grow the ecosystem. “The goal of this meeting was to bring together organizations that offer some type of service to our business owners or aspiring business owners in Lee County. The primary topic was the state of entrepreneurship resources in the area,” said Ayshia Green-Calloway.

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