HUB Seattle

In Impact Hub, Seattle, Startup Ecoystem
February 29, 2012
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Many thanks to HUB Seattle for co-organizing and hosting #SocEnt Weekend.

For those of you who have not heard of The HUB, it is an international co-op of co-working spaces for social enterprises.  You can find HUBs in over 30 cities around the world, and as of November 2011, Seattle, WA.

The HUB today provides a gathering place, events, and access to mentors for socially-conscious entrepreneurs.  What it is lacking is a business incubator/accelerator, helping to create new companies and accelerate new ventures.

Fledge is partnering with HUB Seattle to fill this gap.  Stay tuned for more details…

 

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