This document summarizes the 7th annual HACER Gala event held on October 12, 2010. The gala honored and celebrated local businesses and organizations and their contributions to economic development. There were presentations on ensuring small business success through mentoring and assessment, the benefits of collaborative workspaces for entrepreneurs, and how the Neighborhood and Community Collaboration supports local neighborhoods and businesses. Awards were given for Business of the Year, Best Redevelopment Project, Partnership of the Year, and Volunteer of the Year to recognize their impact.
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1. 7th Annual HACER Gala October 12, 2010 Honor Award Celebrate Evolve Renew 2010 Honor Award Celebrate Evolve Renew
11. I. Ensuring Success through Assessment and Mentoring The economy and small business Increase of firms in San Antonio Connecting to subject matter experts: Get a Mentor Establish Industry Alliances
12. II. Business Failure is Not an option Underestimating Capital Needs Failure to Plan Location, Location, Location Building a Good Management Team
13. III. Surviving the first 5 years Nurture your Customer Keep up with competition Operation savvy
14. IV. Going to the Next Level Back to the Plan Re-assess the Business Potential Exploring the Global Market
19. story of launch pad A work community (a.k.a. - co-working space, incubator, third space) For-profit company Social entrepreneurship venture 12,000 sq. ft - 60 companies
20. the future of work The world is flat Unemployment and economic shifts Free-agent nation. Entrepreneurial renaissance. Lines between Live / Work / Play are blurring fast.
21. market demographic Ethos - creative class, global nomads, corporate refugees Transport - bikes, streetcar, bus, walk, car Health - gym, yoga Work anytime - free coffee
22. Downtown revitalization Anchor tenant in renovated law firm building Gastro pub next door Walk to work from condos Engaged in our community
23. The Business Model Life cycle solution product mix Price competitive Flat pricing model No long term commitment Intangibles drive everything! Not your traditional real estate model
24. a work community Each Product: co-working desks permanent desks private offices growth suites Includes: high-speed internet phone / fax conference rooms free coffee gym community events Better than the bedroom or the coffee shop.
25. creating community technology platform to connect all members peer-to-peer learning celebrating successes entrepreneur support system Text Were in a club and the password is that pit-of-your stomach feeling. That draw it up idea and see it actually working feeling. That undeniable longing of wanting to do better today than you did yesterday. Robert Fogarty Evacuteer.org
26. programming & events LPTV Lunch n Learns Launch Parties The Launchies Launch Fest Angel Network Free space for community events
27. we dont market. we converse. No traditional advertising Engage on social media Talk about our members, not ourselves Be a gateway to New Orleans. Create an instant social network for newcomers
28. will it work in san antonio? Build community from the grass roots, not if you build it, they will come. One is already here: C4 Workspace We are looking to partner & grow.
29. Thank you Chris Schultz [email_address] www.launchpadnola.com @lau nchpad Come visit any time!
36. Planning and Design Support Historic and Cultural Preservation Support infrastructure & building improvements Operation Facelift: supported over 82 projects Capital Improvements: over $11 million Marketing Support local neighborhood events: Monthly Art Walks Destination Point for residents and visitors Support collaborative marketing efforts Business Development & Retention Over $126 million in private investment: 11 districts Over 300 net new businesses Over 3,400 net new jobs Organizational Leveraged NCR funds to secure other sources of funds NCR Principles
37. NCR Banner Initiative Neighborhood Gateways B2 Business Basics Series City Lights Program Ready Set Go! Operation Facelift 2010-2011 Initiatives
40. Business of the Year 2010 Nominees: National Association of Latino Community Asset Builders Avenida Guadalupe Corridor Lisas Mexican Restaurant St. Marys University Revitalization Project
44. Partnership of the Year 2010 Nominees: CPS Energy Avenida Guadalupe Corridor University Park Neighborhood Association St. Marys University Revitalization Project