May
4

The University of Akron presents “BLUprints to EX[L]” The University of Akron Experiential Learning Center for Entrepreneurship & Civic Engagement - the EX[L] Center - is holding its recurring networking event for innovators & entrepreneurs at BLU! Powered by JumpStart & UARF, the theme of the event, "Breaking New Ground," includes special guest speakers Joel Testa (Testa Companies) & Eric Wise (Software Guild).

Wednesday, May 4


Calling all innovators & entrepreneurs! The University of Akron Experiential Learning Center for Entrepreneurship & Civic Engagement – the EX[L] Center – brings its monthly community networking event, “BLU-Prints to EX[L]” back to BLU!
 
EX[L] Center Founding Director and Executive-in-Residence, Jeff Hoffman (co-founder of Priceline.com), will be joined by special guest speakers: Joel Testa (President, Testa Companies) and Eric Wise (Founder, the Software Guild). The theme for this month’s event is “Breaking New Ground” and the panel will be discussing the strategy and vision required to take projects from idea to reality, and what they have learned about leading into new spaces, markets and verticals in the Akron/NE OHIO economic landscape.
 
Free appetizers and soft drinks during the program! Full menu & cash bar available, as well. Stick around at 7PM for our free Solo Piano Wednesday show featuring the wonderful pianist, Keigo Hirakawa – it’s going to be a great night at BLU!
 

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47 E. Market Street

Akron, OH 44308

(330) 252-1190


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BLU Jazz+ named one of the "Best International Jazz Venues" by DownBeat Magazine
   
 
Committed to the preservation of America's treasured art form of jazz, BLU Jazz+ Masterclass Foundation (BJMF) is a new program developed by the founders of BLU Jazz+ Akron that brings “front-row” jazz education performance & mentorship opportunities to student musicians and art lovers alike through an ongoing series of special events throughout the year.
   
 

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