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OUR MISSION 

To connect people, technology and capital to drive innovation.


ADDRESS

The Connect Northwest office is located in the
Sirti Technology Center
120 North Pine Street, Suite #152
Spokane, WA  99202
(509) 358-2110

OVERVIEW

Connect Northwest is an independent nonprofit organization whose goal is to advance entrepreneurship and business growth in the Inland Northwest.
We represent a dynamic and growing network of innovators, entrepreneurs, business executives and angel investors, all of whom are committed to advancing entrepreneurship and high-value business development in our region.

Through an array of programs, we provide regional entrepreneurs, early-stage business executives, and research communities with strategic and tactical solutions tailored to meet their evolving needs throughout the business lifecycles and growth of their companies. Connect Northwest has an abiding interest in helping viable businesses take root and flourish. Spokane County

As a true public, private partnership, our primary funding source is Spokane County. Other sources of funding include corporate sponsorships, event underwriting, and event attendees.

FOCUS aREAS

Business Growth
Springboard Program
Consulting
 
Capital Formation
Investor Forums
Delta Angel Group
 
Outreach / Networking Events
Emerging Growth & Innovation Series
Executive Connect
LaunchPad
Industry Focus Groups
 
Business Recognition
Most Innovative Product of the Year Award
NBC Affiliate Q6-Connect Program

For more information, please contact Catherine Greer
at
catherineg@connectnw.org
or call 509.358.2110



Governance

Connect Northwest is led by a very distinguished board with representatives from education, the public sector and the private sector.

Board of Directors

Paul Buller
Academic Director, Hogan Entrepreneurial, Leadership Program, Gonzaga University

Greg Green
CEO, One Eighty Networks

Keith Jones
Executive Director, Washington State University Research Foundation

John Pariseau
BOARD CHAIR             Fund Manager, WIN Partners, LLC

Dan Roark
CEO, MatriCal

Tom Simpson
Managing Partner, Northwest Venture Associates

Andrew Schultheis
Attorney, Witherspoon, Kelley, Davenport & Toole

Kim Zentz
Executive Director, SIRTI

Randi Neilson
President, Lanaki, LLC

Ex Officio Memeber
Mark Richard
           County Commissioner

 

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