'Urban' Incubator Launched for DMV Start-Ups

Perceiving a demand for business support services among Gen-Y entrepreneurs in the Washington metropolitan area, a club promoter duo have created an open incubator for local start-ups.  Dane Matthews and Keith Bentley, Jr. founded Cool Worldwide as a compliment to their promotions business after determining many of their entrepreneurial-minded peers stood to benefit by pooling their individual resources toward various business expenses.  By lowering individual costs for certain services, the incubator can improve its member businesses chances for long-term success.


Matthews and Bentley launched Cool Worldwide in December '11, offering a menu of non-industry specific fee-based business services, including strategic planning and financial consulting, to entrepreneurs regardless of their stage of operation.  The incubator has partnered with React Radio Network on hosting a series of free monthly business mixers open to the general public beginning 7:30 p.m. Thursday, January 26 at Babe's Sports Bar & Grille in Silver Spring.  Cool Worldwide is waiving incubator registration fees for businesses with a 1 hour sponsorship of the AMPLIFY DC! local music project.

Ignition:CC Announces Opportunites for Students,Techies, Gamers

Ignition Cyber Club announces opportunities for D.C.-area students, gamers, mobile app & video game developers, techies, and IT pros.  Develop Ignition:CC locations for use in education, business, or leisure to close the Digital Divide in your community.  Ideal for networking, software R&D, and events.  Students from area colleges and universities with an interest in technology, media, or business are strongly encouraged to apply, but all persons are welcome.  Temporary part-time to permanent part-time positions available. 


For an application and invitation to the organizational mixer, send an e-mail with your full name and contact information to ignitioncc@gmail.com.

Ignition CC "Pro" Version Announced for Georgia Avenue Gateway District

Developed specifically with today's mobile professional in mind, Ignition Cyber Club is creating a variant for entrepreneurs, teleworkers and small businesses -- incl. start-ups.  Ignition CC Pro is co-working space that features:

wi-fi access (daily or monthly plans)

networked printer

copier

scanner

conference room

mailing address

in a comfortable environment with secured access.  Plans for shared- and exclusive-use desks with locking cabinets are also available with 24-7 access.


For information on rates and availability, or to receive an application, e-mail: ignitioncc@gmail.com.