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What is a Maker Space?

What is a Maker Space?

What exactly is a Maker Space? Great question, in fact, most people don’t fully understand what a maker space is, so you are not alone! A Maker Space in its simplest form is a place that provides access to equipment for people to come in and make things. 

Crumbles and Cream Opens Brick and Mortar

Crumbles and Cream Opens Brick and Mortar

Grit Rambusch, owner of Crumbles and Cream started their business in the Catapult Kitchen Incubator and recently transitioned into their own brick and mortar store selling coffee and pastries.

Spring 2021 Launch Pitch Night

Spring 2021 Launch Pitch Night

Entrepreneurs from drones to plants to kombucha were awarded $37,500 in funding to grow their business! Read this year’s Pitch Night recap here!

CATAPULT ON ABC ACTION NEWS

CATAPULT ON ABC ACTION NEWS

ABC Action News featured the Launch micro grant funding program that helps local startups scale in a video segment. Watch it here!

How to Hire Interns in Lakeland

How to Hire Interns in Lakeland

Want to grow your business but not ready to hire another full-time employee? There are college students looking to gain experience as interns in Lakeland.

2020 Launch Pitch Night

2020 Launch Pitch Night

Five Lakeland entrepreneurs were awarded $37,500 in micro grant funding to grow their small business. Read this year’s Pitch Night recap here!

How to Validate Your Business Idea

How to Validate Your Business Idea

It takes more than just an idea to create a successful business, but do you know how to get started? Here are 5 things to consider to validate your business idea.