Braintree Business Development Center

Upcoming Events

Groundhog Day International Trade Forcast Breakfast
February 03, 2012 (7:30 am - 9:00 am)
Management Leadership Series February 2012
February 16, 2012 (8:00 am - 11:00 am)
Agribusiness Forum Breakfast February 2012
February 24, 2012 (7:30 am - 9:00 am)
Essentials of Small Business Computing
March 13, 2012 (8:00 am - 9:30 am)

Featured Events

Groundhog Day International Trade Forcast Breakfast

Going Global Fifth International Groundhog Day International Trade Forecast BreakfastFeaturing Michael Weidokal of ISAWe are pleased to extend an invitation for you to attend the Fifth Annual Ground Hog Day International Trade Forecast Breakfast. We begin at 7:30am and will end by 9:30am on Friday, February 3rd. We meet at Kent State University Tuscarawas in the Science and Advanced Technology Center. The campus is located at 330 University Drive, New Philadelphia, 44663. A full breakfast buffet will be offered free-of-charge thanks to the support of International Transport Services and the Tuscarawas County Port Authority.

Michael Weidokal is the Research and Development Director of ISA, International Strategic Analysis, specialists in country intelligence, economic forecasting, and international business advisory services. He is an expert in analysis of international opportunities, international affairs, demographics, and markets and is a frequent speaker at international conferences. Prior to ISA, Mr. Weidokal led industry and economic research for PricewaterhouseCoopers in the United Kingdom. He also was the head of Strategic Marketing for East Europe, Africa and the Middle East for The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, where he led business expansion efforts in the emerging markets of the region. Mr. Weidokal received his International MBA from the University of South Carolina and the University of Vienna (Austria). He has studied international politics and economics in the U.S. and in Hungary. He will provide valuable information about current trends and the status of the markets and economies of potential export targets.

Date: Friday, February 3, 2012
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 9:30
Location: Kent State Tuscawaras, Science and Technology Center, 330 University Drive, New Philadelphia, OH 44663

Please RSVP to the ITAC office by Noon Wednesday, February 1st.
(330) 308-7521 or rcohen7@kent.edu

Braintree Business Development Center

The Braintree Business Development Center, is a regional entrepreneurial organization that supports small business in Northeast Ohio. We focus on the following industries: advanced manufacturing, alternative energy, information technology, bioscience, agriculture/food processing, and international trade. Braintree supports entrepreneurs though:

Business incubation - As one of the Ohio Edison Technology incubators in Northeast Ohio, Braintree provides collaborative services, below market lease rates and access to a network of Braintree partners.

Business Assistance - Through Braintree's network of business and industry partners, Braintree is able to assist small businesses with thier needs for counseling and assistance.

Networking and education - Braintree provides ongoing networking and educational opportunities.

Funding - Braintree can assist small business with direct lending or leveraging capital where appropriate.

Services we offer include: