Resources
Kent State Resources
Presentations/Event Recordings
Crowdfunding 101
Crowdfunding 101, presented by Bob Cohen, program Coordinator for the Ohio Employee Ownership Center at Kent State and CEO of the Braintree Business Development Center in Mansfield, Ohiohttp://ksutube.kent.edu/playback.php?playthis=2pyhal3v0
Starting a Business in Hospitality
Starting a Business in Hospitality, Presented by Jeff Dick, Owner/CEO of Zone Entertainmenthttps://ksutube.kent.edu/playback.php?playthis=7uxq48d2v
Marketing/Design
Signum Design
Signum Design is a student-run design firm located on the second floor of the KSU Student Center. The students execute visual communication design by using the latest in the computer applications and techniques. The firm offers one-on-one consultations and very competitive pricing.http://www.signum-design.com/
Glyphix
Glyphix is a student design and illustration studio located in the KSU Art Building. With a concentration on visual communication design, Glyphix could be the perfect place to help create your marketing materials!http://www.kentglyphix.org/
The Tannery
The Tannery is a student run creative agency and integrated marketing firm located in downtown Kent. Check out the tannery’s page to see how they can help your startup. http://www.thetannerycommunications.com/
TeleProductions
Teleproduction provides the University and surrounding community with a wide range of media services, technical and instructional support. http://www.kent.edu/teleproductions/index.cfm
Research/Feasibility
Library Guides for Entrepreneurs
The KSU research librarians set up this web link to assist entrepreneurs in Market Research, Industry Reports, and Date Research. http://libguides.library.kent.edu/entrepreneurs
Qualtrics
Qualtrics is the Kent State University survey software. This program is free of charge to University faculty and students. Qualtrics allows teams to build, distribute and analyze online surveys and polls within an easy-to-navigate and collaborative interface. Use Qualtrics today to conduct primary research for your start up! https://kent.qualtrics.com/ControlPanel/
Equipment/Resource
University Library Circulation Desk
Check out the Circulation Desk at the KSU Library for camera’s, tripod’s and other useful equipment. This equipment is free to Kent State students and faculty/staff.http://www.kent.edu/library/about/depts/circulation/index.cfm
The John S. Brinzo Entrepreneurship Lab
The John S. Brinzo Entrepreneurship Lab is located on the first floor of the business building. The Lab offers conference rooms and incubation space to student entrepreneurs.http://www.kent.edu/cebi/lab.cfm
Video Editing/Software/Technology
Student Multimedia Studio
Located on the 1st floor of the Kent State University Library, the Student Multimedia Studio provides currently enrolled KSU students with a wide range of multimedia equipment, software, and support. At the Student Multimedia Studio, students can create PowerPoint, web, video & audio presentations and e-Portfolios, as well as scan and edit documents and photographs, create graphics and animation and get one-on-one technology support from peer mentors or professional staff.https://www.kent.edu/library/about/depts/sms/index.cfm