My Career?
How can I learn about a career field without leaving campus?
Google search, AI support, or Career Development team.
One important connector to others helpful resources is?
Greater Rochester Enterprise (GRE) or Chamber of Commerce...
I don't have a commercial kitchen, but want to start my food based business?
The Commissary
A place were you go to get mentoring and investment dollars and must apply and be accepted (usually only for scalable business ideas)
An Accelerator.
True/False:
You have to go far to find community resources
False-most are nice and close right in town!
How can I select a major at a university?
Consider courses and skills that have energized you here.
This is a great place to go for information on business. They have lots of books, access to computers, free info on different business plans, intellectual property (IP), and market research.
The Rochester Public Library - Business Insight Center
I have a scalable idea and want support and mentoring, and am open to giving some equity away?
A Private Equity Firm or Venture Capital Firm
Something you need or want to use to help your business
Resource
Are most community resources affordable or expensive?
Most community resources are set up to be free or affordable services.
How can I build skills in my chosen area or field?
Internships, work experience, class projects that require use of knowledge.
Name three places that I can go to to get word of mouth information about the community.
Parks/playgrounds, supermarket, various stores, church, gyms, restaurants and other food places.
I am looking to start my business in the City of Rochester (proper) who can help me?
City Clerks office, the City Economic Development Department, REDCO (Rochester Economic Development Corporation).
4 Levels of Business: hobby, self-employed, SME, and Gazelle
Business Type or Category
Why is it good to know about your different community business resources?
It can improve the quality of your entrepreneurial journey or career development.
How can I learn about my chosen field from industry experts?
Informational interviews
Where can I find information and help with business loans, government grants, finding a SCORE mentor and general support for my business?
Small Business Administration (SBA).
I need access to space and equipment to create a prototype. Maybe 3-D printing or laser cutter or wood working tools...
Rochester Maker's Space
Resources available in the community that are free or affordable.
Non profit resources
How can community resources help you socialize?
Many people that go to different resources are common interests. You can meet new people and talk to others who are often on a similar path.
The process of investigating a field/career and understanding the 'path' to get from where you are today to where you want to be?
Career Exploration & Career Development.
If I wanted help with a collaborative workspace, I would consider what kind of community service?
An Incubator
I need a mentor who will work with me, and ideally has some experience in an area of business or industry that helps me progress on my business. And would like that to be "free"?
SCORE mentor (virtual or in person meetings)
Resources that will charge you money and do this in order to make money.
For-Profit
Name three ways that, by knowing you community resources, you can manage business risk.
1. Know who to talk with if you need help.
2. Connect with others who are on a similar journey and learn from one another.
3. Get the specialized support you need, from a specialist.