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Friday, February 15, 2013

Ballston LaunchPad Accepting Applications for the Next Big Idea

Three finalists will get to pitch their ideas to Ted Leonsis, a nationally renowned investor and entrepreneur.

Do you have the next big idea? The Ballston Business Improvement District wants to hear about it. And with hard work and maybe a little luck, you could end up pitching your idea to Ted Leonsis, the owner of the Washington Capitals and a nationally renowned entrepreneur and investor. The Ballston BID, as it's called, will begin accepting applications for its LaunchPad initiative on Friday. Submissions will be accepted through April 19. "We're definitely excited about it," said Tina Leone, the BID's chief executive. "This is what we hoped to accomplish, to bring together the business community. People have really stepped up to be a part of this and support the program. "We expect to see some great plans and hear some great ideas." …

kevin Downey

8:19 am on Monday, February 25, 2013

how do i receive an application for submission , kevindowney01@yahoo.com   more ›

Thursday, January 10, 2013

'Where Minds Meet' — Ballston BID Kicks Off New Marketing Campaign

Business Improvement District, too, will announce new LaunchPad program for area entrepreneurs.

The Ballston Business Improvement District, or BID, tonight will kick off a major new marketing campaign that highlights the hub of innovation in that community — plus a new program designed to help entrepreneurs take advantage of that talent. The invitation-only event in the former Chevy's Fresh Mex space at Ballston Common Mall serves multiple functions. It will highlight Ballston as a place "where minds meet," a core focus of the new branding campaign. It will introduce Ballston LaunchPad, a new program for startups that has the support of Ted Leonsis, the owner of the Washington Capitals and a nationally renowned entrepreneur. The LaunchPad program itself will announce a new challenge designed to find the next big idea in Ballston. And…

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