MEDIA ADVISORY: Former Shark Tank Contestant to Speak at Begin to Biz

April 13, 2016

Soy-Yer DoughApril 14, 2016 - WestGate@Crane Sawyer Sparks, the founder of Soy-Yer Dough modeling clay, will be the headlining speaker for Begin 2 Biz at WestGate Academy April 19th. Sawyer has spoken at several colleges and universities about his experience as a young entrepreneur and as a contestant on the hit ABC television elevator pitch show Shark Tank. Who: Sawyer Sparks, Founder of Soy-Yer Dough, Former Shark Tank Contestant What: Begin 2 Biz is a free open hour and speaking event to help regional entrepreneurs and business owners be successful. The Lock & Key, a coworking space at WestGate Academy andWestGate@Crane Technology Park, is presenting Begin to Biz. Where:The Lock & Key at WestGate Academy Conferencing & Training Center 13598 East WestGate Drive Odon, IN 47562 When: April 19, 2016 9:00 - 11:00 AM = Open hours with participating organizations 11:00 - 12:00 PM = Speaker Sawyer Sparks Information: Here is a list of the participating organizations:
  • IODD’s Technology Commercialization Program
  • Indiana Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
  • Indiana Small Business Development Center (ISBDC)
  • Indiana Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Program
  • Radius Indiana
  • Purdue University’s Technical Assistance Program (TAP) Purdue Foundry
  • University of Southern Indiana’s Center for Applied Research
  • Ivy Tech’s Gayle & Bill Cook Center for Entrepreneurship (Bloomington)
  • Bloomington Economic Development Corporation
  • NSWC Crane Division’s Small Business and Technology Transfer programs
  • WestGate Academy Conferencing & Training Center
These organizations will be available during the open hours 9:00-11:00 AM. The public is invited to attend, at no cost. No appointments are necessary. Begin 2 Biz will take place every third Tuesday of the month. Speakers will change at each Begin 2 Biz. To ensure the organization you want to meet with will be in attendance April 19, please feel free to contact Sarah Miller. The Lock & Key is a collaborative coworking space that is currently accepting members. Located just outside of NSWC Crane, it is the perfect place to work, meet, start, or grow your business.
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Press Contact: Sarah K. Miller Media Specialist (812) 863-2756 sarah.miller@stimulusengineering.com