
MEET THE DIRECTOR - November 14
Thank you to everyone who came out to share food, drink and great conversation at LJ! I really enjoyed meeting so many talented people in the community, and look forward to working together in making LJ an innovative entrepreneurial center where creativity drives ideas and makes dreams come true.
Thank you to everyone who came out to share food, drink and great conversation at LJ! I really enjoyed meeting so many talented people in the community, and look forward to working together in making LJ an innovative entrepreneurial center where creativity drives ideas and makes dreams come true.

Holiday Social - LJ & SYP - December 10, 5:30 - 7 pm
LJ members, please join us as the LJ hosts a holiday celebration with the Shires Young Professionals. We will be gathering at LJ for great food (thank you Ramuntos!!) drinks, door prizes, and cheer to celebrate young professionals in our area. Hope to see you there - ugly holiday sweaters highly encouraged! Please RSVP for this free event in order to make sure we have enough goodies. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shires-young-professionals-holiday-social-tickets-82641871061
Come Join Me! - StartUp 802: An Entrepreneurial Mindset
Jan. 22- Feb. 26, 2020 @ Community College of Vermont; Wednesdays - 6-8:30 pm
Six Weeks of fun and learning! Understand and develop entrepreneurial attitudes, behaviors and skills | Identify social and situational factors that encourage or inhibit entrepreneurial behavior | Identify the required steps to launch a new business | Evaluate potential business ventures in the current economic climate. Find out more at http://www.lightningjarvt.com/start-up-802.html
Don't forget the Startup 802 pitch event December 12, 6:15 - 8 pm at CCV. Presentations start at 6:15 followed by the showcase, where you can walk around and learn more about our participants this term.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-802-startup-small-business-and-idea-showcase-and-pitch-event-tickets-61616077346
Lightning Library - New Books to Borrow
5 New books are available to borrow for up to 14 days.
1) Lean Startup - Eric Ries;
2) The Five Dysfunctions of a Team - Patrick Lenciori;
3) Start With Why - Simon Sinek
4) The Local Economy Solution - Michael Shuman
5) Scrum, the Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time - Jeff Sutherland;
Jo's November Pick:
The Lean Startup, Eric Ries. The author lays out what has become an established best
practice for starting up a business, or innovating inside an existing company/organization
(i.e. intrapreneurship). Wanna speak the lingo and establish a baseline for entrepreneurial education and skills development - this book is for you!
Saturday, Dec 14 - Toy Jam At Bennington Area Makers (BAM)
Clear out the closets of neglected and broken battery operated toys before new ones arrive this holiday season! Bring battery operated children's toys to take apart and figure out what makes them tick. This is a Junior Junk Jam for families. Saturday, Dec 14 from 10 am - 12 pm. BAM is located at 239 Main Street in Bennington.
If you have any questions please reach out bamvt-org@googlegroups.com.
LJ members, please join us as the LJ hosts a holiday celebration with the Shires Young Professionals. We will be gathering at LJ for great food (thank you Ramuntos!!) drinks, door prizes, and cheer to celebrate young professionals in our area. Hope to see you there - ugly holiday sweaters highly encouraged! Please RSVP for this free event in order to make sure we have enough goodies. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shires-young-professionals-holiday-social-tickets-82641871061
Come Join Me! - StartUp 802: An Entrepreneurial Mindset
Jan. 22- Feb. 26, 2020 @ Community College of Vermont; Wednesdays - 6-8:30 pm
Six Weeks of fun and learning! Understand and develop entrepreneurial attitudes, behaviors and skills | Identify social and situational factors that encourage or inhibit entrepreneurial behavior | Identify the required steps to launch a new business | Evaluate potential business ventures in the current economic climate. Find out more at http://www.lightningjarvt.com/start-up-802.html
Don't forget the Startup 802 pitch event December 12, 6:15 - 8 pm at CCV. Presentations start at 6:15 followed by the showcase, where you can walk around and learn more about our participants this term.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-802-startup-small-business-and-idea-showcase-and-pitch-event-tickets-61616077346
Lightning Library - New Books to Borrow
5 New books are available to borrow for up to 14 days.
1) Lean Startup - Eric Ries;
2) The Five Dysfunctions of a Team - Patrick Lenciori;
3) Start With Why - Simon Sinek
4) The Local Economy Solution - Michael Shuman
5) Scrum, the Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time - Jeff Sutherland;
Jo's November Pick:
The Lean Startup, Eric Ries. The author lays out what has become an established best
practice for starting up a business, or innovating inside an existing company/organization
(i.e. intrapreneurship). Wanna speak the lingo and establish a baseline for entrepreneurial education and skills development - this book is for you!
Saturday, Dec 14 - Toy Jam At Bennington Area Makers (BAM)
Clear out the closets of neglected and broken battery operated toys before new ones arrive this holiday season! Bring battery operated children's toys to take apart and figure out what makes them tick. This is a Junior Junk Jam for families. Saturday, Dec 14 from 10 am - 12 pm. BAM is located at 239 Main Street in Bennington.
If you have any questions please reach out bamvt-org@googlegroups.com.
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