Shining out from this years gloomy announcements affecting manufacturing in Geelong, September 20 will see the launch of the Merevik Business Incubator to help Geelong businesses grow!
Software Developer Todd Hubers has a passion for technology innovation and local business and is launching a Business Incubator, Merevik, to support the creation of new technology companies and encourage investment in Geelong from local and out of town investors.
The launch comes with an interesting hook, “I’ve got some big announcements which will accelerate the ICT industry in the region.” Todd says “That’s in addition to our $25k seed investment program, which will send a wake-up call to IT students to start thinking seriously about what the next big thing on the web might be.”
As part of the launch Merevik are hosting a FREE Media Ready workshop with Media Connections Director Linda Reed-Enever to assist local businesses in employing the power of the media in their business.
Linda is passionate about connecting business with the Media and is visiting Geelong to assist businesses get media ready through a 3 hour workshop and will be working with attendees on:
- How to get your business Media Ready
- What makes news
- What journalists and publishers are looking for
- How to build your Media Profile
“Linda brings with her over 15 years PR and Marketing experience and understands the rural lifestyle from growing up in regional Victoria” Todd says “Education and knowledge sharing is a key part of what the incubator is all about” The workshop will run from 10am-3pm and to reserve a space book on the Merevik website.
Todd’s hopes to kick start entrepreneurial culture in the youth of Geelong building businesses and creating new jobs. “It’s exciting what you can create these days with some time and a computer” Todd says.
The free launch itself is at 5pm and will include food and drinks and some presentations. Booking for the sessions is essential at Merevik.com.au.
To find out more or to arrange an interview with Todd contact him on 0424 320 575 – ryrie@merevik.com.au or Linda on 0433 149 319 – linda@mediaconnections.com.au
