The Future Is Digital Challenge is an initiative sponsored by the Center On Rural Innovation (CORI), a national nonprofit action tank working to advance economic prosperity in small towns across the country, and Udacity, an online learning platform whose mission it is to advance careers through tech education. The challenge focuses on training rural Americans interested in learning new digital skills to help them participate in the nation’s growing tech economy.
Read MoreWhile it may seem a bit daunting at first glance, one great way to engage audiences online is to host a virtual event! Virtual events save time, money, and can reach a MUCH larger audience than their traditional counterparts. In this post, we will explain how to create a game plan so your first (or next) virtual event is a big success!
Read MoreThe Kricker Innovation Hub is proud to welcome Derrick C. Parker to the Team! As Program Coordinator at the Hub, Derrick will be tasked with implementing new programming and managing Hub communication activities. He will also be able to connect individuals with planning resources and navigate them through the startup process.
Read MoreRural Innovation Strategies, Inc. (RISI), today announced that Shawnee State University has been chosen in a highly competitive process to participate in the 2020 Rural Innovation Initiative, a technical assistance program supporting rural communities working to create digital economy jobs with an innovation hub strategy.
Read MoreThe Kricker Innovation Hub is a bridge between our campus and community, which is why we promote University projects that impact the broader community. Read more to learn about the newest project we’re getting involved in and why it could be beneficial to both Shawnee State and Downtown Portsmouth.
Read MoreThe Kricker Innovation Hub is excited to announce that we’re collaborating with the Shawnee Game Conference to host an Entrepreneurial Journey Speaker Gaming Series! Learn more about this event here!
Read MoreThe Kricker Innovation Hub has been chosen to receive a grant from the PepsiCo Recycling Zero Impact Fund. The PepsiCo Recycling Zero Impact Fund aims to encourage college campuses to become more sustainable. This grant will allow Shawnee State University to continue progressing along their zero-impact journey by renovating the Kricker Innovation Hub to become more sustainable and energy efficient.
Read MoreWe hired a new VISTA , learn more about her here!
Read MoreFriday, May 10, 2019
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Presented by the Small Business Procurement Outreach Center
Learn all you need to know about the different programs offered by the Small Business Administration.
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Veterans Business Outreach Center
Boots to Business Reboot is a two-step training program that provides participants an overview of business ownership as a career vocation, an outline and knowledge on the components of a business plan, a practical exercise in opportunity recognition, and an introduction to available public and private sector resources.
Read MoreEric Zimmer, Host of the One You Feed podcast
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Presented by the Shawnee State University Kricker Innovation Hub
Eric Zimmer, host of The One You Feed podcast (as well as founder of several other startups and projects), will be at the Kricker Innovation Hub on Tuesday, April 16, to talk about his journey! Shawnee State's Entrepreneurial Journey Speaker Series is made possible by a grant from the Charles Koch Foundation.
Friday, April 12, 2019
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Hosted by Shawnee State University’s Clark Memorial Library in conjunction with the Kricker Innovation Hub and The Ohio State University’s Center for Folklore Studies
The event seeks to build local creative, social, and business networks all while recognizing community leaders and those who are making a positive difference in Portsmouth as well as the surrounding region.
Read MoreTechstars Startup Weekend Portsmouth will take place at the Kricker Innovation Hub April 5 - 7! This is a 54-hour immersive experience that will provide participants with a wealth of knowledge and resources to learn what it takes to start a business. Find out more at startupweekendportsmouth.com.
Read MoreWednesday, March 27, 2019
This FREE workshop is designed to assist companies who wish to become certified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Encouraging, Diversity, Growth & Equity Enterprise (EDGE), and/or Veteran-Friendly Business Enterprise (VFBE).
This workshop will also explain how certifications are utilized to open your door to more business with the Ohio Department of Transportation.
Read MoreFebruary 28: Ohio Semi-finals
March 19: Championship
The Glockner Dare to Dream high school regional business pitch competition is an annual event that gives area high school students the opportunity to create a business idea and pitch it to a panel of judges for the chance to win thousands of dollars in prize money. Find out more HERE.
Read MoreCheryl Malone, Retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and CEO/Owner of Life Transition for Me, will provide information on resources designed to help veterans and will share insights on how to operate and maintain a business.
Read MoreNick Davis, originally from Oak Hill, OH, is the Vice President, Enterprise Solutions & Corporate Innovation at Singularity University, On January 15, he will be at the Hub to take us on a tour of the latest technologies.
Read MoreA $2.7 million Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant award will complete Shawnee State University’s Kricker Innovation Hub in downtown Portsmouth, OH.
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