At the heart of Greater Reading lies a pioneering initiative that is changing the way entrepreneurship is supported and cultivated: the Berks LaunchBox. This entity represents a unique collaboration between Penn State Berks and Penn State Health St. Joseph, joining forces to promote the economy and improve the quality of life in the region.
What is the Berks LaunchBox?
The Berks LaunchBox is more than just a workspace; is a business acceleration center that offers comprehensive acceleration programs, mentoring, coworking space for startups, a manufacturing area equipped for prototyping, and seminars focused on business development. The vision of the Berks LaunchBox is to increase the number of successful entrepreneurs and startups in Greater Reading. Its mission is to help early-stage entrepreneurs and startups access the tools and resources necessary to launch and grow in the region.
Programs in Spanish: A New Direction
Recently, Berks LaunchBox has taken a significant step towards inclusion and diversity by enhancing its programs to serve the Spanish-speaking community. This has been possible thanks to the incorporation of Frael Reinoso Moreta, an entrepreneur with vast experience in industrial design, prototyping, web design, and managing his own successful photography business.
Impact of Frael Reinoso
Frael not only teaches specific business classes in Spanish, but also actively advises Spanish-speaking startups. This demonstrates their commitment to fostering entrepreneurship in the local community. Spanish programming has expanded to include workshops such as “How to Get Your Business Shown on Google” and “3D Printing in Spanish.” In addition, Frael leads practical classes such as “Building your first website on Google Sites”, contributing significantly to the development of relevant skills in the digital field.
Ongoing Commitment to the Community
The Berks LaunchBox continues its work of providing high-quality education and support to address the diverse needs of the community. With these new initiatives in Spanish, Berks LaunchBox not only embraces linguistic diversity, but also ensures that entrepreneurs from all communities have the tools necessary to thrive.
This inclusive approach and ongoing collaboration among various Penn State entities reflect the Berks LaunchBox’s commitment to economic growth and improving the quality of life in Greater Reading.
The Berks LaunchBox is more than a business accelerator; is a catalyst for dreams and a bridge to success for entrepreneurs from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
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