ReInvent Abilene’s Blog

We've got two great programs coming up - Next week Jerry Hendrix will talk about how he started Monks Coffee Shop, and next month Larry Williamson will update us on his Earthco Megablock extruded earth block machine.

Hendrix worked on three back-to-back startups culminating in Monks. He'll tell us how he did not see himself as an entreprenuer 'till after the fact. I believe you'll want to hear how Jerry's visions were formed in the mind and then made reality.

"How I started Monks"
Thu Nov 12, 2009
5:00pm to 7:00pm
Texas Tech University at Abilene
302 Pine Street - Across from the Downtown Abilene Post Office

In December Larry Williamson of EarthCo Building Systems will tell his fascinating story of inventing the Megablock extruded earth block machine which is now complete and building structures including a couple in Amarillo. Larry hopes to soon build earth block homes with a developer in Abilene. Many of you will remember Larry as a regular ReInvent attendee in the early days. I believe you'll want to hear Larry's story of invention, company formation and moving into production.

"Inventing Megablock"
Thu Dec 10, 2009
5:00pm to 7:00pm
Texas Tech University at Abilene
302 Pine Street - Across from the Downtown Abilene Post Office

We hope these stories inspire you to execute dreams into reality!

- "Reinventing the Abilene Economy through R&D"-

The ReInvent Abilene purpose is to help create synergy and collegiality as part of our effort to reinvent the Abilene economy through research and development activities

ReInvent Abilene is sponsored by Develop Abilene and Texas Tech University at Abilene

ReInvent Abilene mailing list inquiries go to Tom.Dolan@ttu.eduu

         

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I thought you may be interested in hearing James E. Lentz, President and COO of Toyota Moter Sales USA, speak Tue Oct 20 - 11:45am lunch at ACU, tickets required:

http://www.acu.edu/academics/coba/Distinguished_Speake/James_Lentz.html

Tom Dolan

Come on down to October ReInvent gathering at 5pm today - we'll be talking "Business Building" with Abilene Christian University Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy program faculty - how to develop a culture of entrepreneuership and philanthropy in their student body.

"Business Building"
Thu Oct 8, 2009
5:00pm to 7:00pm
Texas Tech University at Abilene
302 Pine Street - Across from the Downtown Abilene Post Office

- "Reinventing the Abilene Economy through R&D"-

The ReInvent Abilene purpose is to help create synergy and collegiality as part of our effort to reinvent the Abilene economy through research and development activities

ReInvent Abilene is sponsored by Develop Abilene and Texas Tech University at Abilene

ReInvent Abilene mailing list inquiries go to Tom.Dolan@ttu.eduu

         

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The October ReInvent gathering is Thursday next week. Abilene Christian University Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy program faculty are scheduled to talk about "Business Building" through their efforts to develop a culture of entrepreneuership and philanthropy in their student body.

"Business Building"
Thu Oct 8, 2009
5:00pm to 7:00pm
Texas Tech University at Abilene
302 Pine Street - Across from the Downtown Abilene Post Office

- "Reinventing the Abilene Economy through R&D"-

The ReInvent Abilene purpose is to help create synergy and collegiality as part of our effort to reinvent the Abilene economy through research and development activities

ReInvent Abilene is sponsored by Develop Abilene and Texas Tech University at Abilene

ReInvent Abilene mailing list inquiries go to Tom.Dolan@ttu.eduu

         

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ReInvent_Next_Week.zip (20 KB)

Our next gathering will feature the Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy program at Abilene Christian University. The idea is that building a culture of entrepreneurship and philanthropy throughout the ACU student body requires participation of the local community and will spill over into the local community.

"Business Building"
Thu Oct 8, 2009
5:00pm to 7:00pm
Texas Tech University at Abilene
302 Pine Street - Across from the Downtown Abilene Post Office

- "Reinventing the Abilene Economy through R&D"-

The ReInvent Abilene purpose is to help create synergy and collegiality as part of our effort to reinvent the Abilene economy through research and development activities

ReInvent Abilene is sponsored by Develop Abilene and Texas Tech University at Abilene

ReInvent Abilene mailing list inquiries go to Tom.Dolan@ttu.eduu

         

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Upcoming_ReInvent_Gathering.zip (20 KB)

Come on down for free food and beverages at 5pm tonight - John Martinez the director of Abilene ISD New Tech High School (not to be confused with Career Tech High School!) will talk about Abilene's newest T-STEM Academy High School geared toward Engineering and Computer Science.

Don't forget the ACU Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy group out of the College of Business will talk about 'Business Building' Oct 8.

"New Tech Highh School"
Thu Sep 10, 2009
5:00pm to 7:00pm
Texas Tech University at Abilene
302 Pine Street - Across from the Downtown Abilene Post Office

UPCOMING REINVENT GATHERINGS:
"Business Building" - Thu Oct 8, 2009 featuring the Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy program at Abilene Christian University under the leadership of Dr. Rick Lytle, Dean of ACU College of Business. The ACU Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy group will share their strategy to educate future leaders and business builders.

- "Reinventing the Abilene Economy through R&D"-

The ReInvent Abilene purpose is to help create synergy and collegiality as part of our effort to reinvent the Abilene economy through research and development activities

ReInvent Abilene is sponsored by Develop Abilene, Innovation Partners and Texas Tech University at Abilene

Innovation Partners

ReInvent Abilene mailing list inquiries go to Tom.Dolan@ttu.eduu

     

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ReInvent Abilene gathering is tomorrow! John Martinez the director of Abilene ISD New Tech High School (not to be confused with Career Tech High School!) will talk about Abilene's newest T-STEM Academy High School geared toward Engineering and Computer Science.

"New Tech Highh School"
Thu Sep 10, 2009
5:00pm to 7:00pm
Texas Tech University at Abilene
302 Pine Street - Across from the Downtown Abilene Post Office

UPCOMING REINVENT GATHERINGS:
"Business Building" - Thu Oct 8, 2009 featuring the Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy program at Abilene Christian University under the leadership of Dr. Rick Lytle, Dean of ACU College of Business. The ACU Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy group will share their strategy to educate future leaders and business builders.

- "Reinventing the Abilene Economy through R&D"-

The ReInvent Abilene purpose is to help create synergy and collegiality as part of our effort to reinvent the Abilene economy through research and development activities

ReInvent Abilene is sponsored by Develop Abilene, Innovation Partners and Texas Tech University at Abilene

Innovation Partners

ReInvent Abilene mailing list inquiries go to Tom.Dolan@ttu.eduu

     

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ReInvent_Gathering_tomorrow.zip (1 KB)

ReInvent Abilene gathering is tomorrow - we'll start with free food and beverages at 5pm with a short program at 5:45 or so.

The topic will be Wind Energy with Texas Wind Energy Institute member Rick Walker. Rick is a wind energy professional and a Ph.D. candidate in the Texas Tech University Wind Science and Engineering Research Center (WISE).

"Wind Energy"
Thu Aug 13, 2009
5:00pm to 7:00pm
Texas Tech University at Abilene
302 Pine Street - Across from the Downtown Abilene Post Office

UPCOMING REINVENT GATHERINGS:
"New Tech High School" - Thu Sep 10, 2009 the Director of the Abilene ISD New Tech High School, John Martinez, will talk about how project based learning focused on engineering and computer science will be implemented in this small, stand-alone high school.

- "Reinventing the Abilene Economy through R&D"-

The ReInvent Abilene purpose is to help create synergy and collegiality as part of our effort to reinvent the Abilene economy through research and development activities

ReInvent Abilene is sponsored by Develop Abilene, Innovation Partners and Texas Tech University at Abilene

Innovation Partners

ReInvent Abilene mailing list inquiries go to Tom.Dolan@ttu.eduu

     

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ReInvent_Gathering_this_Thursd.zip (1 KB)

Don't forget the ReInvent gathering this Thursday, Aug 13 in downtowan Abilene.

The topic will be Wind Energy with Texas Wind Energy Institute member Rick Walker. Rick is a wind energy professional and a Ph.D. candidate in the Texas Tech University Wind Science and Engineering Research Center (WISE).

"Wind Energy"
Thu Aug 13, 2009
5:00pm to 7:00pm
Texas Tech University at Abilene
302 Pine Street - Across from the Downtown Abilene Post Office

UPCOMING REINVENT GATHERINGS:
"New Tech High School" - Thu Sep 10, 2009 the Director of the Abilene ISD New Tech High School, John Martinez, will talk about how project based learning focused on engineering and computer science will be implemented in this small, stand-alone high school.

- "Reinventing the Abilene Economy through R&D"-

The ReInvent Abilene purpose is to help create synergy and collegiality as part of our effort to reinvent the Abilene economy through research and development activities

ReInvent Abilene is sponsored by Develop Abilene, Innovation Partners and Texas Tech University at Abilene

Innovation Partners

ReInvent Abilene mailing list inquiries go to Tom.Dolan@ttu.eduu

     

Click here to download:

ReInvent_Gathering_this_Thursd.zip (1 KB)

This is your invitation to the Thu Aug 13 ReInvent Abilene Gathering! Please invite others interested in Wind Energy.

We'll have free food & beverages starting at 5pm and then we'll talk about the business of wind energy with Texas Wind Energy Institute member Rick Walker. Rick is a wind energy professional and a Ph.D. candidate in the Texas Tech University Wind Science and Engineering Research Center (WISE).

"Wind Energy"
Thu Aug 13, 2009
5:00pm to 7:00pm
Texas Tech University at Abilene
302 Pine Street - Across from the Downtown Abilene Post Office

UPCOMING REINVENT GATHERINGS:
"New Tech High School" - Thu Sep 10, 2009 the Director of the Abilene ISD New Tech High School, John Martinez, will talk about how project based learning focused on engineering and computer science will be implemented in this small, stand-alone high school.

- "Reinventing the Abilene Economy through R&D"-

The ReInvent Abilene purpose is to help create synergy and collegiality as part of our effort to reinvent the Abilene economy through research and development activities

ReInvent Abilene is sponsored by Develop Abilene, Innovation Partners and Texas Tech University at Abilene

Innovation Partners

ReInvent Abilene mailing list inquiries go to Tom.Dolan@ttu.eduu

     

Click here to download:

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