BCC News | April 2014

www.thebcc.co.nz

Volume 8, Issue 2

$5.75

Money talks

Are you a company needing a small injection of cash to help get a new idea or project off the ground? Or are you at a later stage and need more serious cash? BCC can help you obtain grants that could make all the difference.

Unique TB skin test trials set to begin

BioCommerce Centre resident PolyBatics has begun livestock field trials of a unique tuberculosis (TB) skin test that could have far-reaching implications for both bovine and human TB testing.

Product workshop hits the mark

BCC's first topic-focused event of 2014 - Taking Great Products to Market - was a great success, with attendees already referencing what they learned and putting it into play.

Diary of a Start-up

Innovate Top 10 finalist Juanita Shields of VC LASH takes us on a journey through the challenging and exciting process of turning her innovative lash separation tool idea into a marketable reality.

Young farmers step up to big time

With help from the ANZ in setting benchmarks and providing early financing, young farmers Cam and Anna Brown have been able to make the exciting transition from a part-share business to a 50:50 partnership.

Walking on sunshine

A collaboration between planned new childhood education centre Sunshine Kids and Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and History is shaping up to be a win-win, not just for those involved but for the entire Manawatu community.

Send me an angel

Don't forget the Angel Association of New Zealand is a great source of information, news and, yep, tips on finding your way to angel investment.

Check out their website for lots of information and their news and announcement page for stories about companies, investors and exciting things going on all over the place.

Who's Behind Our Newsletter?

Jeremy O'Donnell is the Startup and Investment Coordinator at the BCC. He is the first point of contact for people with ideas or businesses looking for advice or investment. Jeremy coordinates startups through all the processes at The BCC; from evaluating their needs to helping them move through the market validation process and realise their ambitions. Jeremy also handles much of the administration and management behind the Manawatu Investment Group (MIG).