BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Innovate New Albany - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Innovate New Albany REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T130000 DTSTAMP:20260825T203451Z CREATED:20260815T224242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T203451Z UID:10000470-1789729200-1789736400@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:NeuroAnimation | The Brain Regained - "Brain Growth and Recovery Does Exist" DESCRIPTION:7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nFriday 9/18/26\, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm\nPlease arrive at 11:00 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nIn this interview-style TIGER Tale\, Dr. Omar Ahmad will describe his professional journey in medicine\, neuroscience\, and entrepreneurship\, leading to the creation of NeuroAnimation.  \nNeuroAnimation\, based in New Albany\, opened its doors in March 2025\, bringing its revolutionary brain recovery therapy to clients experiencing a myriad of neurological injuries and degenerative disorders. This proprietary brain growth technology resulted from decades of research at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and more than $20 million in clinical trials. \nTo date\, hundreds of clients have come from all over the globe to experience new movement and substantial gains\, previously thought impossible to achieve. Dr. Omar Ahmad and NeuroAnimation have been recognized and heralded throughout the neurological and technology sectors. \n*************** \nDr. Omar Ahmad is the CEO of NeuroAnimation and serves on its Board of Directors\, where he leads the company’s mission to transform neurological recovery through immersive\, technology-driven therapy. \nWith a background in medicine and neuroscience\, Dr. Ahmad has been involved in advancing innovative approaches to brain health and rehabilitation\, particularly focusing on neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to grow and reorganize. He previously held a faculty role at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine\, where his work helped shape the vision behind NeuroAnimation’s therapeutic model. \nAt NeuroAnimation\, he oversees the development of a novel treatment designed to improve cognitive and motor function for individuals with conditions such as stroke\, Parkinson’s disease\, and traumatic brain injury. His leadership emphasizes measurable outcomes\, combining scientific research with immersive experiences to push beyond traditional rehabilitation limits. \nDr. Ahmad is recognized for challenging conventional assumptions in neuroscience\, particularly around the brain’s capacity for growth and recovery\, and for driving a new category of therapy aimed at restoring human potential. \n*************** \nOur interviewer will be Shawn Ireland. Shawn spent 3 decades waking up and entertaining Central Ohio on morning radio and TV shows\, including WNCI\, WSNY\, WODC and Good Day Columbus on ABC6/FOX28. Shawn also has been the Owner/Operator of The Shawn Ireland Agency\, a boutique marketing agency specializing in branding and messaging for nonprofits and start-up companies. \nThat journey brought Shawn to her current role of Chief Branding Officer at NeuroAnimation and her true passion! She helps create the strategy\, messaging\, and storytelling to make NeuroAnimation known and respected as it expands stateside and worldwide\, changing people’s lives. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this TIGER Tale is FREE. \nSchedule:\n11:00 am – Coffee\, Snacks & Socializing.\n11:15 am – Lunch & More Socializing\n11:45 am – Introduce yourself to our full crowd\n12:05 pm – Learn from Dr. Ahmad & Shawn\n1:00 pm – Wrap & Resume Socializing \n\n\n \n Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/the-new-albany-based-company-delivering-the-worlds-only-therapy-to-grow-your-brain/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Tale ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Headshot-Ahmad-and-Ireland-TIGER-Tale-Blank-thumbnail-091826.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T200000 DTSTAMP:20260914T015747Z CREATED:20260914T015105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T015747Z UID:10000481-1790272800-1790280000@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Build Your Own Website: Design\, Launch\, and Grow Your Online Presence (4 Weekly Sessions) DESCRIPTION:Innovate New Albany is proud to offer a new TechTrain\, Learning for Life program.\nThursdays\, 6-8 pm: 9/24\, 10/1\, 10/8\, 10/15\nIn-person at Innovate New Albany\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nThis course is intended for anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of designing\, building\, and launching their own website. \nNo prior experience with website design\, coding\, or any specific platform is expected or required. \nWho Should Participate? \n\nSmall business owners and entrepreneurs who want to launch or improve a website without relying on an agency for every update.\nNonprofit leaders and staff who need a site that communicates their mission and connects visitors to donation\, volunteer\, and event tools.\nMarketing managers who want a professional\, search-friendly site that connects cleanly to the tools their team already uses.\nAnyone curious about how to build\, launch\, and maintain their own website with confidence.\n\n\nLearning Outcomes \n\nPlan the site map\, page layouts\, and ‘calls-to-action’ to lead your users to the most important actions on your site\, like signing up\, submitting an inquiry\, donating\, or making a purchase.\nLearn to navigate modern website platforms and understand its building blocks: pages\, layouts\, and design elements.\nApply design choices like color and typography for consistent branding\nSet up integrations like donation tools\, forms\, newsletters\, and event calendars.\nUnderstand domains and hosting\, mobile responsiveness\, and accessibility\, so your site looks and works great on any device.\nTest\, monitor\, and refine your site using tools like Google Analytics and accessibility checkers. Build confidence to keep improving your site without fear.\n\n\nInstructor Bio \nOur instructor\, Brad Griffith\, is the President and CEO of Buckeye Innovation\, a web design and development company based in New Albany\, OH. He has led Buckeye Innovation for 17 years\, growing it into a team that has built and maintains hundreds of websites for businesses and nonprofits in Central Ohio and across the United States. \nHe teaches Buckeye Innovation’s Website Acceleration Workshop through the Accelerate Columbus program\, as well as its Nonprofit Web Design Cohort with the Columbus Metropolitan Library. Through these programs\, Brad has guided dozens of small business owners\, nonprofit leaders\, and entrepreneurs through building and launching their own websites. \n\nWhy Build Your Own Website? \nHiring an agency for every update can get expensive fast. Relying only on a template-based builder can leave your site looking like everyone else’s. Learning to build and manage your own website gives you: \n\nTrue Ownership: Update your own copy\, photos\, and pages whenever you need to\, without waiting on or paying for someone else’s schedule.\nProfessional\, Scalable Tools: Learn the same platforms and design principles professional web developers use. Your site can grow from a simple one-pager to a full site with donations\, e-commerce\, or booking built in.\nSmart Use of AI: Use AI tools to help draft content\, plan your site structure\, and keep it updated. You stay in control while the tool speeds up your work.\nSeamless Integrations: Confidently connect the tools you already rely on\, like donation platforms\, forms\, email newsletters\, and event calendars\, directly into your site.\n\nLike all Innovate New Albany programs\, this one is FREE! \nClass size is limited to 20 people. \nCourse Schedule – Four consecutive Thursdays\, 6-8 pm: 9/24\, 10/1\, 10/8\, 10/15 \n\n \n Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/build-your-own-website-design-launch-and-grow-your-online-presence-4-sessions/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TechTrain ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Headshot-Brad-Griffith-TechTrain-Blank-092426.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T130000 DTSTAMP:20260829T222745Z CREATED:20260824T184225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T222745Z UID:10000474-1790334000-1790341200@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:How to Prep for Investment: What Investors Are Looking For DESCRIPTION:7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nFriday 9/25/26\, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm\nPlease arrive at 11:00 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nRaising capital is about more than a great idea\, it’s about telling a clear financial story\, knowing your numbers\, and showing investors you’re building a business that can scale. \nIn this TIGER Talk\, Michelle Murcia of Book+Street will break down what investors actually look for before they write a check: \n\na strong model\nrealistic forecasts\nclean operations\na thoughtful cap table\na team that can execute\n\n  \nMichelle will cover how founders can prepare for the fundraising process\, avoid common blind spots\, and build the finance\, people\, and systems infrastructure that gives investors confidence. Whether you’re raising your first round or gearing up for what’s next\, we’ve got your back. \n*************** \nMichelle Murcia has more than 25 years of finance\, accounting\, administration and investment experience\, in publicly traded\, privately held and not for profit corporations\, startups and billion-dollar enterprises\, regional investment funds\, investment advisory service firms and highly performing national funds. \nMichelle has served as a C-level consultant to early-stage start-up companies since 2013 providing strategic financial services as their contract Chief Financial Officer\, advising on a number of complex financial transactions\, and to an investment advisory firm as Venture Partner\, supporting the investment process for Series B\, C and later stage syndicated venture transactions\, including due diligence\, financial modeling\, investment document preparation and portfolio reporting. \nShe launched Book+Street in early 2018 to address a big gap in the startup ecosystem in the Midwest\, providing on-demand CFO and controllership services to a growing number of tech and service companies throughout Ohio. \nMichelle is a Certified Public Accountant in addition to her Certified Equity Professional designation\, earned a BS in Business Administration with an emphasis in Service Sector Management from California State University\, San Marcos\, and an MBA from The Ohio State University. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nSchedule:\n11:00 am – Coffee\, Snacks & Socializing.\n11:15 am – Lunch & More Socializing\n11:45 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (10 seconds or less)\n12:05 pm – Learn from Michelle\n1:00 pm – Wrap & Resume Socializing \n\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/how-to-prep-for-investment-what-investors-are-looking-for/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Headshot-Michelle-Murcia-Blank-for-website-062725.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T170000 DTSTAMP:20260905T183646Z CREATED:20260905T183646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T183646Z UID:10000476-1790344800-1790355600@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Build a Biz Workshop - From Chaos to Control: The 5-Week Playbook for Scaling Your Business DESCRIPTION:Originally offered in 2025\, Build a Biz Workshop is back by popular demand\, now in an expanded 5-week format. \nIf you’re like most business owners\, you’re great at the craft of your business. This workshop will teach you how to run it! \nWho should participate? Business owners & leaders who: \n\n\nHave limited training in actually running a business\n\n\nWould benefit from a flexible\, easy-to-implement framework and playbook\n\n\nAre running companies beyond the startup phase and are not sure how to manage the business effectively\n\n\nSometimes feel stuck\, uncertain\, or overwhelmed\n\n\n\nAre looking for ways to professionalize their businesses and achieve better business results \n\n\n\nDoes any of the following sound familiar? \n\nYou’re doing great work\, but very little of it is focused on operating or growing the business.\nGrowth is creating more chaos\, not solving it.\nYou’ve tried EOS\, a coach\, or a framework – and it didn’t stick.\nYou’re making important decisions on instinct instead of data.\n\n\nWhat you will walk away with: \n\nA business that runs on systems. Implement tools to bring order out of chaos.\nFinancials you can use. Read the stories your numbers are telling you.\nA plan you will actually use. Create a business plan that will guide you\, not a document that collects dust.\nTeam alignment that sticks. Less friction\, more productivity\, and more profit.\n\n*************** \nCourse Schedule:\nFive Fridays\, 2:00-5:00 pm\nSeptember 25 & October 2\, 16\, 23\, 30 (note – there will be no class on Friday October 9) \nEach session will begin with a 2-hour classroom segment (2:00-4:00 pm)\, based on the Stage 3 Success framework\, the class includes teaching\, Q&A\, and group discussion. \nThe 3rd hour of each session (4:00-5:00 pm) is Optional Lab time. Build your own tools live: business plan\, budget\, and strategic goals using Stage 3 Group’s software. \n*************** \nThe full 5-Session program will be led by Rob Young\, Founder and Principal at Stage 3 Group and the author of Stage 3 Success\, the book the workshop is built on\, now available in an expanded 2nd Edition. \nThe program will also feature expert guest segments led by: \n\nDawn Kennedy – Attorney\, Author\, Business Owner. Learn to spot risk before it creates problems.\nMeredith Liepelt – Owner\, Rising Star Publicity. Sharpen your message and get discovered by the right people.\nJennifer Schrappe\, MA LPCC-S Therapist and Business Owner. Master the internal systems that make or break a leader.\n\n*************** \nLike all Innovate New Albany programs\, this one is FREE! \nClass size will be limited to the first 20 people who register. \n*************** \n\n \n Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/build-a-biz-workshop-from-chaos-to-control-the-5-week-playbook-for-scaling-your-business/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:Build a Biz Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Headshot-Rob-Young-Build-a-Biz-Blank-092526.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR