For some startups, better late than neverSince November, the Shrewsbury Public Library has hosted monthly meetings known as the Greenhouse for Entrepreneurs, where people who want to get their ideas going or are willing to share their experience can mingle. The free series is facilitated with the help of Krosslink.org , which aims to foster local entrepreneurship through public libraries.
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Volunteer group Krosslink adds to MetroWest startup support networkWhile Krosslink offers some of the same benefits of a business incubator, the organization is actually trying to build "greenhouses," which may act as a stepping stone to business incubators, according to Kolluri. He also describes it as "pre-kindergarten for entrepreneurs," which acts as a feeder for business incubators, such as TechSandBox in Hopkinton.
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Jump-start your business: Free start-up incubator for entrepreneurs & small businessesThe Economic Development Committee and Southborough Library are working together to support local business.The EDC announced that on Tuesday, October 6th, they are kicking off "a FREE in-library start-up incubator, aimed at supporting local businesses and entrepreneurs as they jump-start their companies." The committee is making use of support from Krosslink.Org (a volunteer-driven program to foster “Libraries Supporting Entrepreneurship”)
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Jumpstart your new business with KrosslinksStarting your own small business can be exhilarating but it can also be lonely and frustrating. That's where Krosslinks comes in. If you’re thinking about starting a new business or need advice to guide you through the new business permit process then it’s time for you to meet with other entrepreneurs and business advisors at Krosslinks. Meetings are held the first Thursday of every month at the Jacob Edwards Library on Main Street in Southbridge.
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