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- At the heart of LancasterProspers Venture Communities philosophy is the belief that every community or region has entrepreneurs with the potential to become players in the national or global arena. In order to grow, these companies need assistance with matters that historically have not been addressed by community-based organizations; however, there are other local or regional mentors and investors, usually from the private sector, who can often provide much of that support. Economic development, workforce investment, chambers of commerce and other community organizations can play a critical role as a catalyzing agent in mobilizing these local and regional resources. This is an important role due to the highly competitive and confidential nature of the private sector with often manifests itself in a fragmented innovation growth venture eco-system.
- LancasterProspers Venture Communities is a comprehensive, sustainable program for communities, regions or states to accelerate the development and success of innovation-based growth companies, create jobs, and train and place job seekers
- LancasterProspers Venture Communities serves as a cost-effective “plug in” solution by providing proprietary training, templates, coaching, resources, technology tools and connections that are essential for assisting growth companies. LancasterProspers Venture Communities brings the expertise and resources of extensive private sector network of angel groups, venture capital funds, executive mentors and national and global professional service provider organizations through its virtual meeting center via Microsoft Live Meeting. Venture Communities helps you find and engage these individuals.
Who benefits from LancasterProspers Venture Communities?
- Small business owners: Private company selling products and services to a local and/or regional market; typically a lifestyle company financed by founder, family, friends and/or debt financing; not likely a candidate for angel and venture capital investors; primarily recycles consumer dollars in local market
- Growth companies: Private companies selling innovative products and services to a national and/or global market; in some cases built for rapid growth and future acquisition or initial public offering (IPO)
Need help?
Jean Rehrig at LancasterProspers Venture Communities
100 South Queen Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
Phone: 717-397-4046
Fax: 717-293-3159
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