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1 Center for Innovation Update November 2018 Kimberly Moore VP, Workforce Innovation Scott Balog ED, Center for Innovation

2 Problem Solving Through Innovation Kimberly A. Moore, MBA Vice-President for Workforce Innovation

3 Vision, Mission and Purpose Vision To be recognized as the college of choice. Mission The mission of the college is to provide a learning environment that prepares students for success in a global economy by offering higher education pathways, workforce opportunities and civic engagement experiences.

4 Strategic Priorities / Pillars Student Access Multiple Pathways Identify, design and market traditional and online educational pathways that lead to degrees, industry certifications, credentials, job placement and further education. Talent Shared Governance Fully employ the use of standing and ad hoc committees to provide faculty and staff with meaningful opportunities to play significant roles that improve the quality of decisions affecting the College and our students and that lead to individual professional growth through the work they are asked to do. Partnerships Business and Community Advance community relationships and partnerships with business, civic, charitable, not-for-profit and community organizations at all College sites that foster student success, academic excellence and economic prosperity. Stewardship Entrepreneurism and Innovation Develop a campus climate that encourages innovation by seeking new ways to enhance organizational innovation and increase revenue from entrepreneurial endeavors.

5 Innovation. a dance between discovery and problem solving.

Solution: Creation of the Institute for Nonprofit Innovation Background and

6 Problem: The community lacked a safety net for nonprofits or a collective voice for advocacy that spanned across the nonprofit sphere. Solution: Creation of the Institute for Nonprofit Innovation Background and Organizational Structure Model of Collaboration Impact and Presence State of the Sector Report Sector Forward Conference Seat at the Table Engagement

8 mission: to strengthen the capacity and impact of the nonprofit sector through advocacy, education and collaboration. vision: we envision a vibrant nonprofit sector that is valued by the community for its innovation, leadership, accountability and impact.

9 PROGRAM PRIORITIES & FRAMEWORK Understand Member Needs and Increase Value to Members Ensure Financial Stability of INIE Focus Delivery on High Impact Program Services and Advocacy

10 Programs by Audience All Sector Leaders All Sectors Entrepreneurs Executive Director Executive Director & Board Staff Staff & Executive Director Staff, Executive Director & Board

12 Problem: The entrepreneurial ecosystem was taking shape in our community and TCC was not a stakeholder or a destination for those seeking an entrepreneurial education. Solution: Launch of Spark! Background & Objective Value (education and social) and Investment Impact and Presence Launched the College s first Startup Weekend Established a robust menu of entrepreneurial resources Inaugural host of community s 1st E-Week National Recognition Honorable Mention Entrepreneurial College of the Year Cross-section engagement Ecosystem Partner and Destination

Forging the Next Five Years of Entrepreneurial Engagement and Progress in Tallahassee-Leon County What resources do you foresee our community needing to continue to

Affordability, Access & Empowerment Workshops 5. Workforce 6. Training/Education/Mentorship 7.

13 Forging the Next Five Years of Entrepreneurial Engagement and Progress in Tallahassee-Leon County What resources do you foresee our community needing to continue to support entrepreneurs by 2022? Answer 1. Funding, Access to Capital 2. Tech/Innovation Spaces and Infrastructure 3. Transportation/Access 4. Affordability, Access & Empowerment Workshops 5. Workforce 6. Training/Education/Mentorship 7. Marketing TCC Response Florida Funders, Spark Workshops on Finance, Crowdfunding Center for Innovation Currently under discussion Junior Achievement of the Big Bend A la carte Menu of Division of Workforce Development & Corporate Solutions Spark & VFEP Programs Ecosystem, AERO

14 Spark! Events Current Offerings: SPARK! Events Mentoring Forums Workshops ENT Class Boot Camps Speaker Series HappEHour Junior Achievement of the Big Bend Entrepreneurship Awareness Certificate Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce Young Entrepreneur's Scholarship Hosting: Design Week Startup Week Participating: Junior Achievement of the Big Bend Shark Bowl Future Offerings: FCCU SmartMoney Workshops Florida Funders / NEXUS Crowdfunding Hybrid Introduction to Entrepreneurship Class ENT0001 & SBM2000

15 Spark! Events SPARK! Events As of Monday, November 5, 2018 # of Events Registered Attend % Mentoring % Forums % Workshops % ENT Class % Boot Camps % Speakers % SUB-TOTAL: % SPARK! Hosted Events # of Events Attend CFI Partners Startup Week Startup Week SUB-TOTAL: TOTAL: NOTES: 2018 Startup Week attendance is an estimate.

16 Problem: The City was seeking assistance with creating a sense of place for those visiting the downtown. Additionally, TCC was interested in providing an entrepreneurial solution to address our reimagining efforts for the Center and aid in supporting the City s vision. Solution: TCC Starbucks (a piece to the puzzle) Background Myth vs Fact Our Core (education and innovation) Vision Internal and External Destination Assumptions 1.0, Reality 2.0 Startup Recognition - Ignorance is not a Strategy Action Steps

17 Problem: Identifying a tailored solution for serving veterans interested in starting a business or growing their business. Solution: Pursue additional funding opportunities that would allow the College to continue building on it s commitment to veterans. Program - Ignite Collaboration Recognition and Impact Only State College-funded Project in the Current Cycle Opportunity to Replicate

18 TCC Vetrepreneur Program Program Overview Benefits Collaborations Veterans Florida Richard W. and Karen B. Moore Veterans Success Center Industry Partners What s on the Horizon

19 Reimagining the Center Supporting the Advancement of Our Emerging Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Scott Balog Executive Director, Center for Innovation

20 An Iconic Canvas Formerly the Mary Brogan Museum of Art & Science and TCC Capitol Center 41,000+ square feet Coveted location adjacent to the Florida Capitol Centrally located and convenient to area amenities

21 Center Timeline Mary Brogan Museum of Art & Science TCC Center for Innovation Executive Director Announced TCC Capitol Center Institute for Nonprofit Innovation & Excellence

22 Sectors Supported Nonprofit Business Education Government

23 Supporting the Ecosystem Ideal venue for acceleration, talent and product development Collaboration with ecosystem partners, industry leaders and education providers Catalyst for the local innovation culture Supporting technology commercialization Proximity and access to policymakers

24 Proposed Verticals Big Data Educational Technology Cybersecurity

25 Planning Approach In-Demand Programming Relevance & Value Add Vision for the Future

26 In-Demand Programming Collaborate with local employers to develop needed talent and create opportunities Provide a marketplace of services that companies and nonprofits need to thrive Develop novel pathways to degrees and high-paying jobs for our students

27 Relevance and Value Add Collaborate with local partners to advance the entrepreneurial pipeline Recruit and assemble resources to fill gaps in our ecosystem Host activities and thought leaders that support the advancement of innovation and quality of life

28 Vision for the Future Create a community within a community that cultivates a culture of creativity and innovation Promote a sharing economy Build bridges across our local ecosystem and connect to other communities and ecosystems across Florida and beyond

29 Collaboration is important not just because it's a better way to learn. The spirit of collaboration is penetrating every institution and all of our lives. So learning to collaborate is part of equipping yourself for effectiveness, problem solving, innovation and life-long learning in an ever-changing networked economy. - Don Tapscott

Tallahassee Community College Foundation College Innovation Fund. Program Manual

Tallahassee Community College Foundation College Innovation Fund Program Manual REVISED APRIL 2018 TCC Foundation College Innovation Fund Page 2 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION & OVERVIEW... 3 PURPOSE...