by Station2 | Apr 5, 2022 | Bradenton Area Business, Station 2 Innovation
“We, just like so many entrepreneurs we know, got into business with high hopes and big dreams. Then, we hit the ropes of stalled growth, inconsistent income, and the shock of sudden market changes. In response, we believed harder, clung to ideals, and kept...
by Station2 | Mar 5, 2022 | Bradenton Area Business, Spark Growth, Station 2 Innovation
In February, young Entrepreneur Andrew Pugliese of Bugz Rule visited Station 2 Innovation by Spark Growth to share his love and passion for the weird, unusual, and quite frankly (for most of us) frightening! With the help and support of his parents, Andrew has not...
by Station2 | Jan 18, 2022 | Event, Innovation, Networking, Spark Growth, Station 2 Innovation
On Monday, January 10th, Founder Series speaker Jules Gibson called CEO of Spark Growth, Sara Hand, with unfortunate news. But for Sara, it was the perfect opportunity to demonstrate the Power of the Pivot. COVID exposures have become a part of our daily lives. We...
by Station2 | Dec 9, 2021 | Event, Networking, Spark Growth, Station 2 Innovation
Station 2 Innovation hosted a holiday party brought to you by Spark Growth for our community of entrepreneurs, business leaders, and other friends. We gathered, both young and advanced in wisdom, in the community room to share food and conversation. Participants...
by Station2 | Nov 16, 2021 | Bradenton Area Business, Entrepreneur Resources, Event, Networking, Spark Growth, Station 2 Innovation
Money is the single most powerful tool we have for navigating the complex world we’ve created, so understanding how it really works is critical. Attendees of this engaging workshop learned the basics of personal finance from the #1 best-selling personal finance book...
by Station2 | Nov 2, 2021 | Entrepreneur Resources, Event, Networking, Spark Growth, Station 2 Innovation
Tracy Ingram spoke to an engaged audience on Monday night about how to look for more efficient ways to accomplish tasks. From the daily automations to the large-scale, high-tech entrepreneurial ventures, Tracy explained how to constantly be on the lookout to be work...
by Station2 | Aug 31, 2021 | Bradenton Area Business, Entrepreneur Resources, Station 2 Innovation
KNOW Commissioner met with startup community to share thoughts on new legislation to increase access to capital Florida’s Office of Financial Regulation Commissioner took the stage at TiE Tampa Bay’s first in-person event of the year to introduce his new legislation...
by Station2 | Oct 21, 2020 | Bradenton Area Business, Coworking, Event, Networking, Spark Growth, Station 2 Innovation
Everything old is new again! Thursday, November 5th, 5 pm – 7 pm Five years ago, Spark Growth founders Sara Hand and Stan Schultes joined with 150 friends to celebrate Station 2 Innovation’s grand opening. Located in the City of Bradenton’s historic...
by Station2 | Feb 26, 2020 | Bradenton Area Business, Entrepreneur Resources, Event, Spark Growth
Welcome to TiE Tampa’s 2020 Pitch Qualification Where the community vote matters #TIECONFL On Friday March 27th TiE Tampa will host our annual conference TIECON. This year our theme is “Innovation and Investment into the Next Decade.” For our pitch event we are asking...
by Station2 | May 9, 2019 | Bradenton Area Business, Spark Growth
Thursday, May 9, 2019 – For Immediate Media Release BRADENTON, Fla. – Nearly 200 attendees convened in the Manatee Performing Arts Center on May 7 to network and share what is happening in the west-coast Florida innovation, education and funding ecosystems, and how...