Membership Packet 2012

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1 Membership Packet 2012 promoting entrepreneurship throughout the Rocky Mountain region

2 promoting entrepreneurship throughout the Rocky Mountain region The Business Incubation movement in the Rocky Mountain region has provided leadership in promoting entrepreneurship as an integral part of economic development for over 25 years. Historically, the Colorado Business Incubation Association (CBIA) was the pioneer in this movement. In May 2011, business incubation programs and entrepreneur service providers met in Ft. Collins, CO (at the Innosphere) to create an expanded association that serves the Rocky Mountain states of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. We invite you to join our collaborative of programs designed to shape the economy for the next 25 years and beyond. MEMBER BENEFITS The Rocky Mountain Incubation Collaborative (RMIC) offers both tangible and intangible benefits to members throughout the Rocky Mountain West. This organization brings together a diverse array of programs with focuses that range from bioscience to clean-tech to commercial kitchens and locations that range from dense urban hubs to smaller non-metro communities. Yet, every member brings a passion for entrepreneurship as a source for social and economic prosperity. Your membership assists in funding RMIC activities that enhance public awareness of business incubation s effectiveness. RMIC adds value to its members through shared resources, and formal networks and programs. This includes: o A Member Directory of business incubators and entrepreneurial support programs. This resource connects all the programs in our region. The RMIC also plans to add a list of client companies to this directory in o Access to our mentor and advisor (provider) network for incubator clients. The RMIC members share resources across programs, thus giving member programs access to the unique tools, knowledge and expertise of all other member programs. The result is that our clients have access to an incredible selection of specific and relevant support services. The collaborative nature of this organization increases the strength of all its members and thus enhances entrepreneurship throughout our multi-state region. o Participation in our RMIC forums for sharing success and best practices with Incubator Managers. o Members may receive technical assistance for communities interested in business incubation (additional costs beyond membership may be incurred). RMIC is a newly expanded organization and has tremendous growth and impact potential. The RMIC is a membership-led organization, so your membership enables your organization to become part of the development and expansion of the RMIC. You will be the first to be offered the opportunity to sit on appointed committees that may be of interest to you, as well as becoming an active board member in accordance with the RMIC by-law qualifications. RMIC members will receive important, current, industry information that will be of use to you in developing, expanding, and supporting your incubation programs. Page 2

3 MEMBER CATEGORIES CHARTER MEMBER BUSINESS INCUBATOR $200.00/YEAR **SPECIAL ONE TIME OPPORTUNITY for INCUBATORS** Be part of the original core group of members providing leadership in this new and exciting organization. Our 2012 Incubator members will be permanently identified as the original Charter Members of the RMIC. Join this collaboration of current business incubator programs that strive to fulfill the economic promise that entrepreneurship offers, by providing entrepreneurs across the Rocky Mountain region needed ready access to support services and collaborative opportunities. This type of membership includes incubator directors and staff, researchers/educators, government entities, incubator client members and graduates. Membership is limited to four (4) individuals per organization. Additional memberships are encouraged and may be added to the organization s membership for an additional $50.00/per person. Act fast Incubator members receive a $25 discount if you join or renew membership by August 15, 2012 ENTREPRENEURIAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS $250.00/YEAR Accelerator programs, investment funds, coworking spaces and businesses that are involved or would like to become involved in supporting entrepreneurship throughout the Rocky Mountain region. Membership is limited to four (4) individuals per organization. Additional memberships are encouraged and may be added to the organization s membership for an additional $50.00/per person. NON- PROFIT PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS $250.00/YEAR Non-profit organizations and businesses that are involved or would like to become involved in business incubators throughout the Rocky Mountain region. Membership is limited to four (4) individuals per organization. Additional memberships are encouraged and may be added to the organization s membership for an additional $50.00/per person. AFFILIATE MEMBERS/SERVICE PROVIDERS $350.00/YEAR Service Providers and other for profit entities that support the activities and processes of business incubators and economic development throughout the Rocky Mountain region. Examples of such entities may include but not be limited to law, accounting, public relations, insurance and executive search firms. Membership is limited to two (2) individuals per organization. Additional memberships are encouraged and may be added to the organization s membership for an additional $50.00/per person. INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP $75.00/YEAR Individuals who are, or would like to become involved in business incubators throughout the Rocky Mountain region. Page 3

4 Rocky Mountain Incubation Collaborative MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Please complete an application form for each member NAME: ORGANIZATION: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: OFFICE PHONE: CELL: ADDRESS: TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP AMOUNT Charter Business Incubator (before August 15) $ Charter Business Incubator $ Entrepreneurial Support Organization or $ Non-Profit/Professional Association Affiliate Members/Service Provider $ Individual Membership $ Additional individual from your member organization $ Amount Enclosed: I wish to pay by check I wish to pay by credit card $ Please return this Application and your completed Membership Information Form with your check* made payable to RMIC and mail to: Michelle Alcott c/o Alcott Administrative Services 2738 S. Newton Street Denver, CO * If you wish to pay by credit card, return the Credit Card Payment form to Vicki Jenings at [email protected] or by fax Attn: Vicki Jenings. Page 4

5 MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION FORM Please take a moment to complete this form and return it along with your membership renewal. Name: Organization: Address: Title: City: State: Zip: Office Phone: Cell;: Website: If you are a business incubation professional, please select one of the following: Developer Volunteer staff Academic/Researcher Director/Manager Mentor Board Member Client / Graduate Other paid staff Other If you are not a business incubation professional, please select one of the following: Business Service Provider Policy Maker (legislator) Economic Development Other If your organization is a business incubator, please update the following information: Type of program (circle one) Physical Virtual or both If physical: Square Feet: For Profit Year Established: Number of Staff: Type of space (office, lab, etc.) Non-Profit Number of Clients: Number of Graduates: Do you have a Board of Directors? Yes No Primary Focus of Incubator: Technology Biotech/Nanotech/Photonics Other: Kitchen/Arts Mixed Use Incubator Mission: Economic Development Pipeline for your organization Other: Other Programs Managed: SBDC Other Empowerment Tech Communities If your organization is not a business incubator, please provide the following information: Government Economic Development Agency Other Academic Institution Service Provider Economic Development Coworking Accelerator Program Investment Fund Page 5

6 Membership Payment VISA Credit Card If payment is by Credit Card: Complete the following credit card information and return to Vicki Jenings via: fax or mail: Vicki Jenings Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority E. Montview Blvd, Suite 100 Aurora, CO Please complete the following information: Amount authorized: $ Cardholder Name: Type of Card (circle one): Visa MasterCard Discover Credit Card Number: Expiration Date: CVV: Billing Address: Street City State Zip Code Phone Number Page 6