Welcome to the Tri-Valley Innovation Network, better known as TVIN. We are becoming the Tri-Valley area’s (Danville, Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, San Ramon) premier community for entrepreneurs!Thanks to our many city and corporate sponsors you will find events where you can engage with other entrepreneurs, business experts, and investors at our networking events , or attend educational seminars and workshops.All of these activities are focused on helping you Start, Manage and Grow your business. I encourage you to become part of the Tri-Valley Innovation Network where Entrepreneurs Come To Grow!
Events are an important part of the TVIN program. Generally, they fall into one of three categories: Seminars, Workshops, and Networking events.
This “Build a Business” series will focus on three areas:
- Getting Started
- Building a Business Plan, and
- Getting Funding
Each seminar will be led by business experts to discuss relevant issues for each of the three areas. Workshops will apply the information from a seminar to each entrepreneur’s situation. Attendance at each event can be purchased individually.
There are many ways to fund your business. Early stage funding typically comes from your own money or from friends and families. However, there are a variety of small business assistance programs for low cost money you should also be aware of. If you’re interested in pursuing more significant funding through private individuals, angel group investors or venture capitalists, you should follow a structured process to improve your chances of success. Join TVIN today and learn how we can help you with your search for funding.
Become a mentor
Assist entrepreneurs think through and execute their business plan. Whether you have broad functional experience or a strong industry background, please sign up to become a mentor.
Become a Program Instructor/facilitator
Another way for you to help is to become a program instructor. This is your opportunity to share valuable experience and lead discussions in a group environment.
Become a Sponsor
TVIN is constantly growing but like any newly formed community we thrive based on the financial and resource support of our various sponsors. There are several ways to become a TVIN sponsor and gain maximum exposure. Programs, networking events, workshops, directory listings and discussion forums are just a few. This is an exciting way to join TVIN while helping us grow. For inquiries contact: rschock@trivalleyinnovation.com.