Rocket City PerkVolume Issue 8 June 26
A N e w s l e t t e r H i g h l i g h t i n g t h e Pe r k s F o r a n d B y S m a l l B u s i n e s s e s a n d S t a r t u p s i n T h e
R o c k e t C i t y a n d S u r r o u n d i n g A r e a
Table of Contents
Positive Motion and Art Acknowledgement 3Small Business News and Events This Past Month 4This Coming Month 7Business Lead Focus 12Classifieds 16Contact and Be A PartRocket City Perk is a newsletter to Connect Small Businesses Startups and those who want
to support local Businesses in the Rocket City and surrounding Areas Facebook Instagram and Twitter rocketcityperk
Editor MT Bryan contact via Mtbryandesignsgmailcom John WhitmanChristi JacksonVicky MorrisWriters MT Bryan Contributing Artists Sheri HowardhttpshowardartistcomChristina Wegmanhttpchristinawegmanblogspotcom201209pricing-and-commissionshtml
Advertisers and Sponsors Join usAdvertisering and Sponsoring
Classifieds $50blurp14 Page $3012 Page $5534 Page $80Full Page and Sponsor $1002
Rocket City Perk Issue 8 June 26
3
ldquoEnjoy the freedom to be yourdquo
Positive MotionA positive thought phrase or concept to help shape your approach
from day to day
All Contributing Artists get their art on the cover free and have prints available for sale through their own sites
SHoward (Sherri Howard) is a local artist that has lived in Huntsville off and on since 1970 but moved here permanently in 1988 after her husband retired from the Army SHoward did not begin pursuing her interest in painting and drawing until after she retired in Dec 2011 even though she has been exposed to ceramics and painting since she was a child her mother owned a ceramic shop and has painted for decades Over the past three years SHoward has taken art lessons covering a wide variety of mediums and styles SHowardrsquos true love is as a realist oil painter but she loves to dabble in other mediums (water color acrylics pencil drawing pen and ink) and styles SHoward won a monthly painting challenge selected by her peers on the PaintBasket website She has also had some of her pencil art featured in the PaintBasket newsletter SHoward loves painting and hopes you enjoy her work as much as she enjoys creating it
showardartistcom
CommercialEducationalCommunity
FederalGovernment
Small Business News and EventsSBNampE
A calendar and update about Special Events that went on and on the Horizon
This Past June63-4 ndash SCSSISSACyber HSV 7th SE Cyber Secty Summit ndash VBC-S ndash troyzeidmanimprimis-inccom ndash wwwsecybersummitorg
64 ndash ADAA Lunch (1130-1300) ndash Jackson Ctr ndash BG Todorov MDA ndash jamesjenkins2ngccom
62 - GSA Federal Acquisition Service - Chanda Tallman - 830am- Biztech
62 - BZ Sensors- 830am - Biztech
62 - CSSA430pm - Biztech
63 - TRAINING FastTrac530pm - Biztech
63 - GSA Federal Acquisition Service - Chanda Tallman830am - Biztech
63 - Free Co-Working Wednesday-900am - Biztech
63 - White Board Wednesday100pm - Biztech
63 - Office Hours-100pm - Biztech
64 -HACK U Cross Platform Desktop Application-500pm - Biztech
65 - Joanne - Empowering Veterans Committee Meeting - 900am - Biztech
65 - WBCNA ndash Engage - 100pm - Biztech
66 ndash D-Day (1944)
66 ndash Vets wVettes Car Show (900am) ndash Milton Frank Stad ndash wwwvetswithvettesus
66 ndash AUSA+ BBQ wVets (1100-1300) ndash Tut Fann ndash pullomwillieaolcom 68- HACK U Understanding Internet Protocols and Networking - Biztech
4
5
69 - BZ Sensors - 830am - Biztech
69 - TRAINING FastTrac - 530pm - Biztech
610 - Free Co-Working Wednesday- 900am - Biztech
610 - White Board Wednesday - 100pm - Biztech
612 - Open Tech (HOT Coffee) ndash 730am-Hudson Alpha Auditorium
612 - WBCNA ndash Engage - 100pm - Biztech
612 - Walk and Talk - 130pm - Biztech
613 ndash AUSA Army Birthday Ball ndash VBC ndash details TBD
614 ndash Flag Day
615-21 ndash Paris Air Show ndash LeBourget ndash wwwparis-air-showcom
616 - BZ Sensors - 830am - Biztech
616 - Brain Trust Open Meeting- 530pm-800pm-ALcom- With food and drinks to go around net-working happened for the first period Allan Derrick called people to order and introduced people before dividing people up into 3 groups of varying disciplines and the Food Hatch group Instructed to throw out their business problems and then get help from others
616 - TRAINING QuickBooks - Level 3 - 500pm- Biztech
616 - TRAINING FastTrac- 530pm - Biztech
617 - TRAINING Excel Class 2- 830am - Biztech
617 - Free Co-Working Wednesday- 900am - Biztech
617 - White Board Wednesday - 100pm - Biztech
617 - Office Hours- 100pm - Biztech
618 ndash MRC All-Hands (400pm) ndash Bldg 3494A Rm 144 ndash anwarulhaqctrmdamil
618 ndash HATS POY Bqt (600pm) ndash Westin ndash details TBD ndash leighchristianaetossystemscom
6 619 ndash Quad-A Golf Tourn (800pm) ndash Hampton Cove ndash wwwtvc-aaaacom
619 - WBCNA ndash Engage - 100pm - Biztech
620 ndash MOAA Summer Party (600pm-930pm) ndash The Summit ndash Carrie Hightower 882-3992
621 ndash Fatherrsquos Day
621 ndash SUMMER BEGINS- On a hot almost sweltering Fatherrsquos Day
621-27 ndash Armed Forces Celebration Week ndash data tent details TBD
622 ndash Armed Forces Week Proclamation Signing
622 - Armed Forces Week Concert in the Park
622 - WBCNA - Society of 75- 1130am - Biztech
623-24 ndash Army Soldier Show ndash VBC
623 - BZ Sensors- 830am - Biztech
623 - TRAINING FastTrac - 530pm - Biztech
624 ndash Armed Forces Week Luncheon
624 - Free Co-Working Wednesday- 900am - Biztech
624 - White Board Wednesday-100pm - Biztech
625 - 515 Entrepreneur Meet Up - 500pm - Biztech
626-628 - HAMACON Huntsville And Madison Anime Convetion 1000am-500pm- VBC South Hall Register at httpswwweventbritecomehamacon-6-tickets-14444500891
626 - Open Tech (HOT Coffee) ndash 730am-Hudson Alpha
626 - WBCNA ndash Engage - 100pm - Biztech
6
7
626 - Walk and talk - 130pm- Biztech
527 - Teen Fashion Show Expo and After Party - 600pm-1000pm- Lincoln Mills Design Lab $10-In-quiries to thebricjrutledgenet
630 - BZ Sensors - 830am - Biztech
Coming in July71 - Chamber U - Transforming your Business from Mediocre to Great - 1000am-1200pm- Huntsville Cham-ber of Commerce
71 - Free Co-Working Wednesday - 900am-Biztech
71 - White Board Wednesday ndash 100pm - Biztech
71 - Office Hours ndash 100pm - Biztech
72 ndash Quad-A 4th of July Social ndash details TBD
72 - Thursday Night Bikes - 4-8 pm- Green St Market
72 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
73 - Independence Day observed at Biztech
76 - Pop Up Code- 600pm-Biztech
77 - BZ Sensors- 830am- Biztech
77 - TRAINING Finance U - Bookkeeping Basics 102- 1100am-Biztech
77 - WBCNA Staff Meeting- 200pm - Biztech
77 - CSSA- 430pm - Biztech
77 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
78 - Chamber U- Leading in a Changing Environment -1000am-1200pm - Huntsville Chamber of Commerce
78 - Free Co-Working Wednesday - 900am-Biztech
78 - White Board Wednesday ndash 100pm - Biztech
78 - Office Hours ndash 100pm - Biztech
78 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
79 - Alabama Department of Revenue Traning - 1000am-1200pm Huntsville Chamber of Commerce 79 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
79 - Thursday Night Bikes - 4-8 pm - Green St Market
79 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
710 - Open Tech (HOT Coffee)- 730am- Hudson Alpha
710 - WBCNA ndash Engage- 100pm - Biztech
710 - Walk and Talk- 130pm - Biztech
710 - Pop Up Code - 600pm - Biztech
711 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
711 - GROTTO LIGHTS - 6-9 pm -Big Spring Park East
712 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
713 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
714 - Chamber Insight - 1130am-1230pm - Huntsville Chamber of Commerce
714 - BZ Sensors - 830am - Biztech
714 - TRAINING Finance U - Financial Statments 103- 1100am - Biztech
714WBCNA Staff Meeting - 200pm - Biztech
715 Pop Up Code - 600pm - Biztech
715 - TRAINING QuickBooks - Level 1- 830am - Biztech
715 - Free Co-Working Wednesday - 900am - Biztech
715 - White Board Wednesday- 100pm - Biztech
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715 - Office Hours - 100pm - Biztech
715 - Pop Up Code - 600pm - Biztech
716 - Pop Up Code ndash 600pm-Biztech
716 - Thursday Night Bikes - 4-8 pm - Green St Market
716 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
717 - WBCNA ndash Engage- 100pm - Biztech
717 - Pop Up Code - 600pm - Biztech
717 ndash Space Exploration Celeb 500pm-1000pm ndash SampRC - httprocketcentercom071715space-explora-tion-celebration
717 - STREET FOOD GATHERING - 6-9 pm - Church St
718 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
720 - WBCNA - Society of 75- 1130am - Biztech
720-21ndash Dayton Air Show ndash Dayton OH ndash wwwdaytonairshowcom
720-26 ndash EAA AirVenture Air Show ndash Oshkosh WI ndash wwwairventureorg
721 - Just The Facts - Chamber Orientation - 530pm-630pm -Huntsville Chamber of Commerce
721 - BZ Sensors - 830am - Biztech
721 - TRAINING - Financial U Cash Flow 104 -1100am - Biztech
721 - WBCNA Staff Meeting -200pm - Biztech
722 - CSSA - CMMI Class- 800am - Biztech
722 - Free Co-Working Wednesday - 900am - Biztech
722 - White Board Wednesday -100pm - Biztech
723-25 ndash Space Camp Alumni Festival ndash SampRC - httprocketcentercom072315space-camp-alumni-festival
723 - Ignite - An Entrepreneur Forum - 500pm-700pm - Amendment XXI
723- CSSA - CMMI Class- 800am - Biztech
723 - 515 Entrepreneur Meet Up - 500pm - Biztech
723 - Thursday Night Bikes - 4-8 pm - Green St Market
723 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
724 - Open Tech (HOT Coffee)730am ndash Hudson Alpha
724 - CSSA - CMMI Class - 800am - Biztech
724 - WBCNA- 1000am - Biztech
724 - WBCNA ndash Engage- 100pm - Biztech
724 - Walk and talk - 130pm - Biztech
724ndash Screaming Eagles Golf Tourn 630am ndash RSA - jwishikyahoocom ndash WAS 10 JUL
724 - Friday Night Art Walks - 5-8 pm - Square
725 - BREAKFAST EDITION Gathering - 7-10 am - Northside Square
725 - Taproom Music Tour - 6-9 pm - Salty Nut Brewery
728 - BZ Sensors - 830am - Biztech
728 - TRAINING Finance U Planning for the Future ndash 105 -1100am - Biztech
728 - WBCNA Staff Meeting- 200pm - Biztech
729 - Free Co-Working Wednesday - 900am - Biztech
729 - White Board Wednesday - 100pm - Biztech
729 - Office Hours - 100pm - Biztech
730ndash Korean War Vets Lch (1100-100pm) ndash The Summit ndash GEN Via ndash samnkcknologynet
730 - Thursday Night Bikes - 4-8 pm - Green St Market10
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730 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
731 - WBCNA ndash Engage -100pm - Biztech
A thank you to the contributing calendars HatsorgBiztechWBCNADowntown HuntsvilleHuntsville Chamber of Commerce
If there are any events I have left out or want more information about just send me a message Want to write something up Did I not cover your event enough Join us
Business Lead Focus
With the passing of June into July and the hottest part of summer still on the horizon many people are taking a moment to catch their breath For some it is a deep breath in - to brace themselves for the rest of the summer and the coming fall For others it is an excuse to hit the beach soak up some sun and enjoy time with their families before schools start back Still let us remember the importance not only of the 4th of July but also the two holidays on either side of it that honor those have served and continue to serve in protection of our freedoms that we hold so dear this past May 25th - Memorial Day and September 7th- Labor Day So in a depar-ture from Perkrsquos usual feature on a specific person event or group who have helped to shape the ecosystem for entrepreneurs and small businesses in the area this issue is focused on freedom it itself
Websterrsquos Dictionary defines freedom as ldquo1 the quality or state of being free as a the absence of necessity coercion or constraint in choice or action b liberation from slavery or restraint from the power of another e the quality of being frank open or outspoken g boldness of conception or executionrdquo among other definitions Wikipedia however inextricably links freedom to liberty a concept that is linked across philosophy politics and society as being free from the actions of outside forces However the working day to day definition varies drastically for many of us We are a country of people who all have our own histories and stories
Now this is just one view of someone who grew up in a town tightly linked to the military and the government ie NASA Marshal Space Flight Center and Redstone Arsenal If it hadnrsquot been for a government that not only protected our rights and liberties wersquod be drowning in forces that seek to take them away We are in an era where the urge to grow independent businesses is on the rise not due truly to a dissatisfaction with the governments rules and regulations but born more of the rise in the entrepreneurial spirit and a surge in the support from those in the gov-ernmental sectors Has the government messed up Are their attempts to keep us safe at times over reaching Do they invade our privacy Yes but just as we discover new freedoms and pur-sue them the government too must learn how best to protect those individuals and their free-doms when the individual pursuit of freedom conflicts Furthermore when they are unable to do so we must make use of our freedoms and pair them with the responsibility to one another to achieve the goals that the government that is bogged down with beuracrisy and pressures from the powerful canrsquot
Freedom also canrsquot function without those who defend and protect Whether it is the statesman who fights in the stage of politics to establish better guidelines for the small business owners or the brave people who serve in the nationrsquos Armed Forces both domestically and across the world 12
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we all owe a debt of gratitude to them along side our founding fathers Some of whose names have faded into legends but all were entrepreneurs and innovators from George Washington as a soldier farmer landowner distiller and first president to Benjamin Franklin statesman publish-er inventor innovator writer and shrewd businessman While these figures may hold a level of mythical proportions to many even they built upon the lessons of others and moved forward to give us some of the founding values of liberty courage and entrepreneurial spirit that our coun-try enjoys and thrives off of
To some parts of the world America is filled with images of cowboys and a wild freedom loving spirit paired with a love of free speech and crazy ideas sometimes to excess Personally I think we need more of that same crazy spirit in our entrepreneurial attempts Yes a solid plan and foundation are needed to build a good foundation and to grow but sometimes we get so wrapped up in trying to please everyone and dot every last ldquoirdquo and cross every last ldquotrdquo that we paralyze ourselves before we even start
Thatrsquos not to say we donrsquot need patience and rules because freedom without responsibility is anarchy and chaos So where does the balance of freedom vs responsibility weigh in There is a saying that goes only the truly rich and truly poor have absolute freedom because the rich are able to go beyond the common responsibilities and the poor donrsquot have enough to loose So does that put our responsibilities to one another as the defining limit of freedom How do we define those responsibilities For some it is about taking care of our own before others and to hell with everyone else For others it is caring for the welfare of others whether they be man woman child or animal
For me freedom is being who we are and being honest about it Does that mean we have to stay a constant self through out our lives No life is about change just as the water and wind shape stone and as time wears down even the strongest of things we are changed and shaped by the experiences interactions and shifts that life hit is us with
For me freedom is being who we are and being honest about it Does that mean we have to stay a constant self through out our lives No life is about change just as the water and wind shape stone and as time wears down even the strongest of things we are changed and shaped by the experiences interactions and shifts that life hits us with Going into the realm of social media magazines and the extremes of Hollywood we see the changes in actors and actresses as they are changed by their roles We see the changes in politicians as they are faced with the challeng-es and troubles that many of us fight with Being brave isnrsquot a competition just as freedom isnrsquot There are many many others who are fighting much more dangerous enemies so that they can
be who they truly wish to be on the outside as well as on the inside As William Shakespeare put it ldquothis above all to thine ownself be truerdquo and you donrsquot have to be rich famous or powerful to be true to yourself If you are a 6rsquo3rdquo muscled and bearded man with tattoos and see your true self as someone who loves men ballet and fine foods then go for it that is your personal free-dom but you are still responsible for contributing to society and to helping defend othersrsquo free-doms to love and live We must defend the freedom of others with our words and gestures We shouldnrsquot attack them for desiring the same freedom
That is not an open door to those who desire freedom but not responsibilities they go hand in hand If you are one of the poorest and donrsquot feel that you have anything to loose then you must speak up for the others If you are the rich then your task is to throw your money and power around to protect the freedoms of those who canrsquot For everyone in between it is about the bal-ance
So if you ask me what freedom is I say it is the ability to move forward and to chase your goal and dream as far as you can Will there be roadblocks speed bumps caution signs and maybe even a children at play sign Probably but freedom is about going as far as you want It is not about comparing success rates or reaching the same level as another person It is about going as far as you can and desire
As an entrepreneur I ask What is your definition of freedom
Thatrsquos right I want your definition of what Freedom is to you Donrsquot like how I defined it Let me know via email Facebook Instagram Twitter I will post the responses I get in the following issue I want to hear your story and what Freedom means to you
Donrsquot feel that this is the area you want to voice your opinion on Take a look at the plan for the coming issues and pick something from there Donrsquot like those Let me know what topics you do care about and want to write or read about
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Coming Plans and Features
July August =gtTax Free Weekend get organized back to
school B2B outsourced theme
August September =gtCommunity Involvement Non Profit
highlights leadership Council MCC Education Enrichment
September October =gtHalloween Sweet treats Catering
Businesses Taste of HSV
October November =gtExpos and Trade Shows Networking
groups (BNIs TN Valley Alliance MCCHSV CC Breakfast amp Biz Biz Tech
Lunch and Learns Free and low cost seminars etc)
November December =gt Anniversary Issue will this fly
ClassifiedsAt $50 a blurb Small Businesses and Startups can advertise their openings and needs to one another
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Table of Contents
Positive Motion and Art Acknowledgement 3Small Business News and Events This Past Month 4This Coming Month 7Business Lead Focus 12Classifieds 16Contact and Be A PartRocket City Perk is a newsletter to Connect Small Businesses Startups and those who want
to support local Businesses in the Rocket City and surrounding Areas Facebook Instagram and Twitter rocketcityperk
Editor MT Bryan contact via Mtbryandesignsgmailcom John WhitmanChristi JacksonVicky MorrisWriters MT Bryan Contributing Artists Sheri HowardhttpshowardartistcomChristina Wegmanhttpchristinawegmanblogspotcom201209pricing-and-commissionshtml
Advertisers and Sponsors Join usAdvertisering and Sponsoring
Classifieds $50blurp14 Page $3012 Page $5534 Page $80Full Page and Sponsor $1002
Rocket City Perk Issue 8 June 26
3
ldquoEnjoy the freedom to be yourdquo
Positive MotionA positive thought phrase or concept to help shape your approach
from day to day
All Contributing Artists get their art on the cover free and have prints available for sale through their own sites
SHoward (Sherri Howard) is a local artist that has lived in Huntsville off and on since 1970 but moved here permanently in 1988 after her husband retired from the Army SHoward did not begin pursuing her interest in painting and drawing until after she retired in Dec 2011 even though she has been exposed to ceramics and painting since she was a child her mother owned a ceramic shop and has painted for decades Over the past three years SHoward has taken art lessons covering a wide variety of mediums and styles SHowardrsquos true love is as a realist oil painter but she loves to dabble in other mediums (water color acrylics pencil drawing pen and ink) and styles SHoward won a monthly painting challenge selected by her peers on the PaintBasket website She has also had some of her pencil art featured in the PaintBasket newsletter SHoward loves painting and hopes you enjoy her work as much as she enjoys creating it
showardartistcom
CommercialEducationalCommunity
FederalGovernment
Small Business News and EventsSBNampE
A calendar and update about Special Events that went on and on the Horizon
This Past June63-4 ndash SCSSISSACyber HSV 7th SE Cyber Secty Summit ndash VBC-S ndash troyzeidmanimprimis-inccom ndash wwwsecybersummitorg
64 ndash ADAA Lunch (1130-1300) ndash Jackson Ctr ndash BG Todorov MDA ndash jamesjenkins2ngccom
62 - GSA Federal Acquisition Service - Chanda Tallman - 830am- Biztech
62 - BZ Sensors- 830am - Biztech
62 - CSSA430pm - Biztech
63 - TRAINING FastTrac530pm - Biztech
63 - GSA Federal Acquisition Service - Chanda Tallman830am - Biztech
63 - Free Co-Working Wednesday-900am - Biztech
63 - White Board Wednesday100pm - Biztech
63 - Office Hours-100pm - Biztech
64 -HACK U Cross Platform Desktop Application-500pm - Biztech
65 - Joanne - Empowering Veterans Committee Meeting - 900am - Biztech
65 - WBCNA ndash Engage - 100pm - Biztech
66 ndash D-Day (1944)
66 ndash Vets wVettes Car Show (900am) ndash Milton Frank Stad ndash wwwvetswithvettesus
66 ndash AUSA+ BBQ wVets (1100-1300) ndash Tut Fann ndash pullomwillieaolcom 68- HACK U Understanding Internet Protocols and Networking - Biztech
4
5
69 - BZ Sensors - 830am - Biztech
69 - TRAINING FastTrac - 530pm - Biztech
610 - Free Co-Working Wednesday- 900am - Biztech
610 - White Board Wednesday - 100pm - Biztech
612 - Open Tech (HOT Coffee) ndash 730am-Hudson Alpha Auditorium
612 - WBCNA ndash Engage - 100pm - Biztech
612 - Walk and Talk - 130pm - Biztech
613 ndash AUSA Army Birthday Ball ndash VBC ndash details TBD
614 ndash Flag Day
615-21 ndash Paris Air Show ndash LeBourget ndash wwwparis-air-showcom
616 - BZ Sensors - 830am - Biztech
616 - Brain Trust Open Meeting- 530pm-800pm-ALcom- With food and drinks to go around net-working happened for the first period Allan Derrick called people to order and introduced people before dividing people up into 3 groups of varying disciplines and the Food Hatch group Instructed to throw out their business problems and then get help from others
616 - TRAINING QuickBooks - Level 3 - 500pm- Biztech
616 - TRAINING FastTrac- 530pm - Biztech
617 - TRAINING Excel Class 2- 830am - Biztech
617 - Free Co-Working Wednesday- 900am - Biztech
617 - White Board Wednesday - 100pm - Biztech
617 - Office Hours- 100pm - Biztech
618 ndash MRC All-Hands (400pm) ndash Bldg 3494A Rm 144 ndash anwarulhaqctrmdamil
618 ndash HATS POY Bqt (600pm) ndash Westin ndash details TBD ndash leighchristianaetossystemscom
6 619 ndash Quad-A Golf Tourn (800pm) ndash Hampton Cove ndash wwwtvc-aaaacom
619 - WBCNA ndash Engage - 100pm - Biztech
620 ndash MOAA Summer Party (600pm-930pm) ndash The Summit ndash Carrie Hightower 882-3992
621 ndash Fatherrsquos Day
621 ndash SUMMER BEGINS- On a hot almost sweltering Fatherrsquos Day
621-27 ndash Armed Forces Celebration Week ndash data tent details TBD
622 ndash Armed Forces Week Proclamation Signing
622 - Armed Forces Week Concert in the Park
622 - WBCNA - Society of 75- 1130am - Biztech
623-24 ndash Army Soldier Show ndash VBC
623 - BZ Sensors- 830am - Biztech
623 - TRAINING FastTrac - 530pm - Biztech
624 ndash Armed Forces Week Luncheon
624 - Free Co-Working Wednesday- 900am - Biztech
624 - White Board Wednesday-100pm - Biztech
625 - 515 Entrepreneur Meet Up - 500pm - Biztech
626-628 - HAMACON Huntsville And Madison Anime Convetion 1000am-500pm- VBC South Hall Register at httpswwweventbritecomehamacon-6-tickets-14444500891
626 - Open Tech (HOT Coffee) ndash 730am-Hudson Alpha
626 - WBCNA ndash Engage - 100pm - Biztech
6
7
626 - Walk and talk - 130pm- Biztech
527 - Teen Fashion Show Expo and After Party - 600pm-1000pm- Lincoln Mills Design Lab $10-In-quiries to thebricjrutledgenet
630 - BZ Sensors - 830am - Biztech
Coming in July71 - Chamber U - Transforming your Business from Mediocre to Great - 1000am-1200pm- Huntsville Cham-ber of Commerce
71 - Free Co-Working Wednesday - 900am-Biztech
71 - White Board Wednesday ndash 100pm - Biztech
71 - Office Hours ndash 100pm - Biztech
72 ndash Quad-A 4th of July Social ndash details TBD
72 - Thursday Night Bikes - 4-8 pm- Green St Market
72 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
73 - Independence Day observed at Biztech
76 - Pop Up Code- 600pm-Biztech
77 - BZ Sensors- 830am- Biztech
77 - TRAINING Finance U - Bookkeeping Basics 102- 1100am-Biztech
77 - WBCNA Staff Meeting- 200pm - Biztech
77 - CSSA- 430pm - Biztech
77 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
78 - Chamber U- Leading in a Changing Environment -1000am-1200pm - Huntsville Chamber of Commerce
78 - Free Co-Working Wednesday - 900am-Biztech
78 - White Board Wednesday ndash 100pm - Biztech
78 - Office Hours ndash 100pm - Biztech
78 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
79 - Alabama Department of Revenue Traning - 1000am-1200pm Huntsville Chamber of Commerce 79 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
79 - Thursday Night Bikes - 4-8 pm - Green St Market
79 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
710 - Open Tech (HOT Coffee)- 730am- Hudson Alpha
710 - WBCNA ndash Engage- 100pm - Biztech
710 - Walk and Talk- 130pm - Biztech
710 - Pop Up Code - 600pm - Biztech
711 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
711 - GROTTO LIGHTS - 6-9 pm -Big Spring Park East
712 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
713 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
714 - Chamber Insight - 1130am-1230pm - Huntsville Chamber of Commerce
714 - BZ Sensors - 830am - Biztech
714 - TRAINING Finance U - Financial Statments 103- 1100am - Biztech
714WBCNA Staff Meeting - 200pm - Biztech
715 Pop Up Code - 600pm - Biztech
715 - TRAINING QuickBooks - Level 1- 830am - Biztech
715 - Free Co-Working Wednesday - 900am - Biztech
715 - White Board Wednesday- 100pm - Biztech
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715 - Office Hours - 100pm - Biztech
715 - Pop Up Code - 600pm - Biztech
716 - Pop Up Code ndash 600pm-Biztech
716 - Thursday Night Bikes - 4-8 pm - Green St Market
716 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
717 - WBCNA ndash Engage- 100pm - Biztech
717 - Pop Up Code - 600pm - Biztech
717 ndash Space Exploration Celeb 500pm-1000pm ndash SampRC - httprocketcentercom071715space-explora-tion-celebration
717 - STREET FOOD GATHERING - 6-9 pm - Church St
718 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
720 - WBCNA - Society of 75- 1130am - Biztech
720-21ndash Dayton Air Show ndash Dayton OH ndash wwwdaytonairshowcom
720-26 ndash EAA AirVenture Air Show ndash Oshkosh WI ndash wwwairventureorg
721 - Just The Facts - Chamber Orientation - 530pm-630pm -Huntsville Chamber of Commerce
721 - BZ Sensors - 830am - Biztech
721 - TRAINING - Financial U Cash Flow 104 -1100am - Biztech
721 - WBCNA Staff Meeting -200pm - Biztech
722 - CSSA - CMMI Class- 800am - Biztech
722 - Free Co-Working Wednesday - 900am - Biztech
722 - White Board Wednesday -100pm - Biztech
723-25 ndash Space Camp Alumni Festival ndash SampRC - httprocketcentercom072315space-camp-alumni-festival
723 - Ignite - An Entrepreneur Forum - 500pm-700pm - Amendment XXI
723- CSSA - CMMI Class- 800am - Biztech
723 - 515 Entrepreneur Meet Up - 500pm - Biztech
723 - Thursday Night Bikes - 4-8 pm - Green St Market
723 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
724 - Open Tech (HOT Coffee)730am ndash Hudson Alpha
724 - CSSA - CMMI Class - 800am - Biztech
724 - WBCNA- 1000am - Biztech
724 - WBCNA ndash Engage- 100pm - Biztech
724 - Walk and talk - 130pm - Biztech
724ndash Screaming Eagles Golf Tourn 630am ndash RSA - jwishikyahoocom ndash WAS 10 JUL
724 - Friday Night Art Walks - 5-8 pm - Square
725 - BREAKFAST EDITION Gathering - 7-10 am - Northside Square
725 - Taproom Music Tour - 6-9 pm - Salty Nut Brewery
728 - BZ Sensors - 830am - Biztech
728 - TRAINING Finance U Planning for the Future ndash 105 -1100am - Biztech
728 - WBCNA Staff Meeting- 200pm - Biztech
729 - Free Co-Working Wednesday - 900am - Biztech
729 - White Board Wednesday - 100pm - Biztech
729 - Office Hours - 100pm - Biztech
730ndash Korean War Vets Lch (1100-100pm) ndash The Summit ndash GEN Via ndash samnkcknologynet
730 - Thursday Night Bikes - 4-8 pm - Green St Market10
11
730 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
731 - WBCNA ndash Engage -100pm - Biztech
A thank you to the contributing calendars HatsorgBiztechWBCNADowntown HuntsvilleHuntsville Chamber of Commerce
If there are any events I have left out or want more information about just send me a message Want to write something up Did I not cover your event enough Join us
Business Lead Focus
With the passing of June into July and the hottest part of summer still on the horizon many people are taking a moment to catch their breath For some it is a deep breath in - to brace themselves for the rest of the summer and the coming fall For others it is an excuse to hit the beach soak up some sun and enjoy time with their families before schools start back Still let us remember the importance not only of the 4th of July but also the two holidays on either side of it that honor those have served and continue to serve in protection of our freedoms that we hold so dear this past May 25th - Memorial Day and September 7th- Labor Day So in a depar-ture from Perkrsquos usual feature on a specific person event or group who have helped to shape the ecosystem for entrepreneurs and small businesses in the area this issue is focused on freedom it itself
Websterrsquos Dictionary defines freedom as ldquo1 the quality or state of being free as a the absence of necessity coercion or constraint in choice or action b liberation from slavery or restraint from the power of another e the quality of being frank open or outspoken g boldness of conception or executionrdquo among other definitions Wikipedia however inextricably links freedom to liberty a concept that is linked across philosophy politics and society as being free from the actions of outside forces However the working day to day definition varies drastically for many of us We are a country of people who all have our own histories and stories
Now this is just one view of someone who grew up in a town tightly linked to the military and the government ie NASA Marshal Space Flight Center and Redstone Arsenal If it hadnrsquot been for a government that not only protected our rights and liberties wersquod be drowning in forces that seek to take them away We are in an era where the urge to grow independent businesses is on the rise not due truly to a dissatisfaction with the governments rules and regulations but born more of the rise in the entrepreneurial spirit and a surge in the support from those in the gov-ernmental sectors Has the government messed up Are their attempts to keep us safe at times over reaching Do they invade our privacy Yes but just as we discover new freedoms and pur-sue them the government too must learn how best to protect those individuals and their free-doms when the individual pursuit of freedom conflicts Furthermore when they are unable to do so we must make use of our freedoms and pair them with the responsibility to one another to achieve the goals that the government that is bogged down with beuracrisy and pressures from the powerful canrsquot
Freedom also canrsquot function without those who defend and protect Whether it is the statesman who fights in the stage of politics to establish better guidelines for the small business owners or the brave people who serve in the nationrsquos Armed Forces both domestically and across the world 12
13
we all owe a debt of gratitude to them along side our founding fathers Some of whose names have faded into legends but all were entrepreneurs and innovators from George Washington as a soldier farmer landowner distiller and first president to Benjamin Franklin statesman publish-er inventor innovator writer and shrewd businessman While these figures may hold a level of mythical proportions to many even they built upon the lessons of others and moved forward to give us some of the founding values of liberty courage and entrepreneurial spirit that our coun-try enjoys and thrives off of
To some parts of the world America is filled with images of cowboys and a wild freedom loving spirit paired with a love of free speech and crazy ideas sometimes to excess Personally I think we need more of that same crazy spirit in our entrepreneurial attempts Yes a solid plan and foundation are needed to build a good foundation and to grow but sometimes we get so wrapped up in trying to please everyone and dot every last ldquoirdquo and cross every last ldquotrdquo that we paralyze ourselves before we even start
Thatrsquos not to say we donrsquot need patience and rules because freedom without responsibility is anarchy and chaos So where does the balance of freedom vs responsibility weigh in There is a saying that goes only the truly rich and truly poor have absolute freedom because the rich are able to go beyond the common responsibilities and the poor donrsquot have enough to loose So does that put our responsibilities to one another as the defining limit of freedom How do we define those responsibilities For some it is about taking care of our own before others and to hell with everyone else For others it is caring for the welfare of others whether they be man woman child or animal
For me freedom is being who we are and being honest about it Does that mean we have to stay a constant self through out our lives No life is about change just as the water and wind shape stone and as time wears down even the strongest of things we are changed and shaped by the experiences interactions and shifts that life hit is us with
For me freedom is being who we are and being honest about it Does that mean we have to stay a constant self through out our lives No life is about change just as the water and wind shape stone and as time wears down even the strongest of things we are changed and shaped by the experiences interactions and shifts that life hits us with Going into the realm of social media magazines and the extremes of Hollywood we see the changes in actors and actresses as they are changed by their roles We see the changes in politicians as they are faced with the challeng-es and troubles that many of us fight with Being brave isnrsquot a competition just as freedom isnrsquot There are many many others who are fighting much more dangerous enemies so that they can
be who they truly wish to be on the outside as well as on the inside As William Shakespeare put it ldquothis above all to thine ownself be truerdquo and you donrsquot have to be rich famous or powerful to be true to yourself If you are a 6rsquo3rdquo muscled and bearded man with tattoos and see your true self as someone who loves men ballet and fine foods then go for it that is your personal free-dom but you are still responsible for contributing to society and to helping defend othersrsquo free-doms to love and live We must defend the freedom of others with our words and gestures We shouldnrsquot attack them for desiring the same freedom
That is not an open door to those who desire freedom but not responsibilities they go hand in hand If you are one of the poorest and donrsquot feel that you have anything to loose then you must speak up for the others If you are the rich then your task is to throw your money and power around to protect the freedoms of those who canrsquot For everyone in between it is about the bal-ance
So if you ask me what freedom is I say it is the ability to move forward and to chase your goal and dream as far as you can Will there be roadblocks speed bumps caution signs and maybe even a children at play sign Probably but freedom is about going as far as you want It is not about comparing success rates or reaching the same level as another person It is about going as far as you can and desire
As an entrepreneur I ask What is your definition of freedom
Thatrsquos right I want your definition of what Freedom is to you Donrsquot like how I defined it Let me know via email Facebook Instagram Twitter I will post the responses I get in the following issue I want to hear your story and what Freedom means to you
Donrsquot feel that this is the area you want to voice your opinion on Take a look at the plan for the coming issues and pick something from there Donrsquot like those Let me know what topics you do care about and want to write or read about
14
15
Coming Plans and Features
July August =gtTax Free Weekend get organized back to
school B2B outsourced theme
August September =gtCommunity Involvement Non Profit
highlights leadership Council MCC Education Enrichment
September October =gtHalloween Sweet treats Catering
Businesses Taste of HSV
October November =gtExpos and Trade Shows Networking
groups (BNIs TN Valley Alliance MCCHSV CC Breakfast amp Biz Biz Tech
Lunch and Learns Free and low cost seminars etc)
November December =gt Anniversary Issue will this fly
ClassifiedsAt $50 a blurb Small Businesses and Startups can advertise their openings and needs to one another
16
3
ldquoEnjoy the freedom to be yourdquo
Positive MotionA positive thought phrase or concept to help shape your approach
from day to day
All Contributing Artists get their art on the cover free and have prints available for sale through their own sites
SHoward (Sherri Howard) is a local artist that has lived in Huntsville off and on since 1970 but moved here permanently in 1988 after her husband retired from the Army SHoward did not begin pursuing her interest in painting and drawing until after she retired in Dec 2011 even though she has been exposed to ceramics and painting since she was a child her mother owned a ceramic shop and has painted for decades Over the past three years SHoward has taken art lessons covering a wide variety of mediums and styles SHowardrsquos true love is as a realist oil painter but she loves to dabble in other mediums (water color acrylics pencil drawing pen and ink) and styles SHoward won a monthly painting challenge selected by her peers on the PaintBasket website She has also had some of her pencil art featured in the PaintBasket newsletter SHoward loves painting and hopes you enjoy her work as much as she enjoys creating it
showardartistcom
CommercialEducationalCommunity
FederalGovernment
Small Business News and EventsSBNampE
A calendar and update about Special Events that went on and on the Horizon
This Past June63-4 ndash SCSSISSACyber HSV 7th SE Cyber Secty Summit ndash VBC-S ndash troyzeidmanimprimis-inccom ndash wwwsecybersummitorg
64 ndash ADAA Lunch (1130-1300) ndash Jackson Ctr ndash BG Todorov MDA ndash jamesjenkins2ngccom
62 - GSA Federal Acquisition Service - Chanda Tallman - 830am- Biztech
62 - BZ Sensors- 830am - Biztech
62 - CSSA430pm - Biztech
63 - TRAINING FastTrac530pm - Biztech
63 - GSA Federal Acquisition Service - Chanda Tallman830am - Biztech
63 - Free Co-Working Wednesday-900am - Biztech
63 - White Board Wednesday100pm - Biztech
63 - Office Hours-100pm - Biztech
64 -HACK U Cross Platform Desktop Application-500pm - Biztech
65 - Joanne - Empowering Veterans Committee Meeting - 900am - Biztech
65 - WBCNA ndash Engage - 100pm - Biztech
66 ndash D-Day (1944)
66 ndash Vets wVettes Car Show (900am) ndash Milton Frank Stad ndash wwwvetswithvettesus
66 ndash AUSA+ BBQ wVets (1100-1300) ndash Tut Fann ndash pullomwillieaolcom 68- HACK U Understanding Internet Protocols and Networking - Biztech
4
5
69 - BZ Sensors - 830am - Biztech
69 - TRAINING FastTrac - 530pm - Biztech
610 - Free Co-Working Wednesday- 900am - Biztech
610 - White Board Wednesday - 100pm - Biztech
612 - Open Tech (HOT Coffee) ndash 730am-Hudson Alpha Auditorium
612 - WBCNA ndash Engage - 100pm - Biztech
612 - Walk and Talk - 130pm - Biztech
613 ndash AUSA Army Birthday Ball ndash VBC ndash details TBD
614 ndash Flag Day
615-21 ndash Paris Air Show ndash LeBourget ndash wwwparis-air-showcom
616 - BZ Sensors - 830am - Biztech
616 - Brain Trust Open Meeting- 530pm-800pm-ALcom- With food and drinks to go around net-working happened for the first period Allan Derrick called people to order and introduced people before dividing people up into 3 groups of varying disciplines and the Food Hatch group Instructed to throw out their business problems and then get help from others
616 - TRAINING QuickBooks - Level 3 - 500pm- Biztech
616 - TRAINING FastTrac- 530pm - Biztech
617 - TRAINING Excel Class 2- 830am - Biztech
617 - Free Co-Working Wednesday- 900am - Biztech
617 - White Board Wednesday - 100pm - Biztech
617 - Office Hours- 100pm - Biztech
618 ndash MRC All-Hands (400pm) ndash Bldg 3494A Rm 144 ndash anwarulhaqctrmdamil
618 ndash HATS POY Bqt (600pm) ndash Westin ndash details TBD ndash leighchristianaetossystemscom
6 619 ndash Quad-A Golf Tourn (800pm) ndash Hampton Cove ndash wwwtvc-aaaacom
619 - WBCNA ndash Engage - 100pm - Biztech
620 ndash MOAA Summer Party (600pm-930pm) ndash The Summit ndash Carrie Hightower 882-3992
621 ndash Fatherrsquos Day
621 ndash SUMMER BEGINS- On a hot almost sweltering Fatherrsquos Day
621-27 ndash Armed Forces Celebration Week ndash data tent details TBD
622 ndash Armed Forces Week Proclamation Signing
622 - Armed Forces Week Concert in the Park
622 - WBCNA - Society of 75- 1130am - Biztech
623-24 ndash Army Soldier Show ndash VBC
623 - BZ Sensors- 830am - Biztech
623 - TRAINING FastTrac - 530pm - Biztech
624 ndash Armed Forces Week Luncheon
624 - Free Co-Working Wednesday- 900am - Biztech
624 - White Board Wednesday-100pm - Biztech
625 - 515 Entrepreneur Meet Up - 500pm - Biztech
626-628 - HAMACON Huntsville And Madison Anime Convetion 1000am-500pm- VBC South Hall Register at httpswwweventbritecomehamacon-6-tickets-14444500891
626 - Open Tech (HOT Coffee) ndash 730am-Hudson Alpha
626 - WBCNA ndash Engage - 100pm - Biztech
6
7
626 - Walk and talk - 130pm- Biztech
527 - Teen Fashion Show Expo and After Party - 600pm-1000pm- Lincoln Mills Design Lab $10-In-quiries to thebricjrutledgenet
630 - BZ Sensors - 830am - Biztech
Coming in July71 - Chamber U - Transforming your Business from Mediocre to Great - 1000am-1200pm- Huntsville Cham-ber of Commerce
71 - Free Co-Working Wednesday - 900am-Biztech
71 - White Board Wednesday ndash 100pm - Biztech
71 - Office Hours ndash 100pm - Biztech
72 ndash Quad-A 4th of July Social ndash details TBD
72 - Thursday Night Bikes - 4-8 pm- Green St Market
72 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
73 - Independence Day observed at Biztech
76 - Pop Up Code- 600pm-Biztech
77 - BZ Sensors- 830am- Biztech
77 - TRAINING Finance U - Bookkeeping Basics 102- 1100am-Biztech
77 - WBCNA Staff Meeting- 200pm - Biztech
77 - CSSA- 430pm - Biztech
77 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
78 - Chamber U- Leading in a Changing Environment -1000am-1200pm - Huntsville Chamber of Commerce
78 - Free Co-Working Wednesday - 900am-Biztech
78 - White Board Wednesday ndash 100pm - Biztech
78 - Office Hours ndash 100pm - Biztech
78 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
79 - Alabama Department of Revenue Traning - 1000am-1200pm Huntsville Chamber of Commerce 79 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
79 - Thursday Night Bikes - 4-8 pm - Green St Market
79 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
710 - Open Tech (HOT Coffee)- 730am- Hudson Alpha
710 - WBCNA ndash Engage- 100pm - Biztech
710 - Walk and Talk- 130pm - Biztech
710 - Pop Up Code - 600pm - Biztech
711 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
711 - GROTTO LIGHTS - 6-9 pm -Big Spring Park East
712 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
713 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
714 - Chamber Insight - 1130am-1230pm - Huntsville Chamber of Commerce
714 - BZ Sensors - 830am - Biztech
714 - TRAINING Finance U - Financial Statments 103- 1100am - Biztech
714WBCNA Staff Meeting - 200pm - Biztech
715 Pop Up Code - 600pm - Biztech
715 - TRAINING QuickBooks - Level 1- 830am - Biztech
715 - Free Co-Working Wednesday - 900am - Biztech
715 - White Board Wednesday- 100pm - Biztech
8
715 - Office Hours - 100pm - Biztech
715 - Pop Up Code - 600pm - Biztech
716 - Pop Up Code ndash 600pm-Biztech
716 - Thursday Night Bikes - 4-8 pm - Green St Market
716 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
717 - WBCNA ndash Engage- 100pm - Biztech
717 - Pop Up Code - 600pm - Biztech
717 ndash Space Exploration Celeb 500pm-1000pm ndash SampRC - httprocketcentercom071715space-explora-tion-celebration
717 - STREET FOOD GATHERING - 6-9 pm - Church St
718 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
720 - WBCNA - Society of 75- 1130am - Biztech
720-21ndash Dayton Air Show ndash Dayton OH ndash wwwdaytonairshowcom
720-26 ndash EAA AirVenture Air Show ndash Oshkosh WI ndash wwwairventureorg
721 - Just The Facts - Chamber Orientation - 530pm-630pm -Huntsville Chamber of Commerce
721 - BZ Sensors - 830am - Biztech
721 - TRAINING - Financial U Cash Flow 104 -1100am - Biztech
721 - WBCNA Staff Meeting -200pm - Biztech
722 - CSSA - CMMI Class- 800am - Biztech
722 - Free Co-Working Wednesday - 900am - Biztech
722 - White Board Wednesday -100pm - Biztech
723-25 ndash Space Camp Alumni Festival ndash SampRC - httprocketcentercom072315space-camp-alumni-festival
723 - Ignite - An Entrepreneur Forum - 500pm-700pm - Amendment XXI
723- CSSA - CMMI Class- 800am - Biztech
723 - 515 Entrepreneur Meet Up - 500pm - Biztech
723 - Thursday Night Bikes - 4-8 pm - Green St Market
723 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
724 - Open Tech (HOT Coffee)730am ndash Hudson Alpha
724 - CSSA - CMMI Class - 800am - Biztech
724 - WBCNA- 1000am - Biztech
724 - WBCNA ndash Engage- 100pm - Biztech
724 - Walk and talk - 130pm - Biztech
724ndash Screaming Eagles Golf Tourn 630am ndash RSA - jwishikyahoocom ndash WAS 10 JUL
724 - Friday Night Art Walks - 5-8 pm - Square
725 - BREAKFAST EDITION Gathering - 7-10 am - Northside Square
725 - Taproom Music Tour - 6-9 pm - Salty Nut Brewery
728 - BZ Sensors - 830am - Biztech
728 - TRAINING Finance U Planning for the Future ndash 105 -1100am - Biztech
728 - WBCNA Staff Meeting- 200pm - Biztech
729 - Free Co-Working Wednesday - 900am - Biztech
729 - White Board Wednesday - 100pm - Biztech
729 - Office Hours - 100pm - Biztech
730ndash Korean War Vets Lch (1100-100pm) ndash The Summit ndash GEN Via ndash samnkcknologynet
730 - Thursday Night Bikes - 4-8 pm - Green St Market10
11
730 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
731 - WBCNA ndash Engage -100pm - Biztech
A thank you to the contributing calendars HatsorgBiztechWBCNADowntown HuntsvilleHuntsville Chamber of Commerce
If there are any events I have left out or want more information about just send me a message Want to write something up Did I not cover your event enough Join us
Business Lead Focus
With the passing of June into July and the hottest part of summer still on the horizon many people are taking a moment to catch their breath For some it is a deep breath in - to brace themselves for the rest of the summer and the coming fall For others it is an excuse to hit the beach soak up some sun and enjoy time with their families before schools start back Still let us remember the importance not only of the 4th of July but also the two holidays on either side of it that honor those have served and continue to serve in protection of our freedoms that we hold so dear this past May 25th - Memorial Day and September 7th- Labor Day So in a depar-ture from Perkrsquos usual feature on a specific person event or group who have helped to shape the ecosystem for entrepreneurs and small businesses in the area this issue is focused on freedom it itself
Websterrsquos Dictionary defines freedom as ldquo1 the quality or state of being free as a the absence of necessity coercion or constraint in choice or action b liberation from slavery or restraint from the power of another e the quality of being frank open or outspoken g boldness of conception or executionrdquo among other definitions Wikipedia however inextricably links freedom to liberty a concept that is linked across philosophy politics and society as being free from the actions of outside forces However the working day to day definition varies drastically for many of us We are a country of people who all have our own histories and stories
Now this is just one view of someone who grew up in a town tightly linked to the military and the government ie NASA Marshal Space Flight Center and Redstone Arsenal If it hadnrsquot been for a government that not only protected our rights and liberties wersquod be drowning in forces that seek to take them away We are in an era where the urge to grow independent businesses is on the rise not due truly to a dissatisfaction with the governments rules and regulations but born more of the rise in the entrepreneurial spirit and a surge in the support from those in the gov-ernmental sectors Has the government messed up Are their attempts to keep us safe at times over reaching Do they invade our privacy Yes but just as we discover new freedoms and pur-sue them the government too must learn how best to protect those individuals and their free-doms when the individual pursuit of freedom conflicts Furthermore when they are unable to do so we must make use of our freedoms and pair them with the responsibility to one another to achieve the goals that the government that is bogged down with beuracrisy and pressures from the powerful canrsquot
Freedom also canrsquot function without those who defend and protect Whether it is the statesman who fights in the stage of politics to establish better guidelines for the small business owners or the brave people who serve in the nationrsquos Armed Forces both domestically and across the world 12
13
we all owe a debt of gratitude to them along side our founding fathers Some of whose names have faded into legends but all were entrepreneurs and innovators from George Washington as a soldier farmer landowner distiller and first president to Benjamin Franklin statesman publish-er inventor innovator writer and shrewd businessman While these figures may hold a level of mythical proportions to many even they built upon the lessons of others and moved forward to give us some of the founding values of liberty courage and entrepreneurial spirit that our coun-try enjoys and thrives off of
To some parts of the world America is filled with images of cowboys and a wild freedom loving spirit paired with a love of free speech and crazy ideas sometimes to excess Personally I think we need more of that same crazy spirit in our entrepreneurial attempts Yes a solid plan and foundation are needed to build a good foundation and to grow but sometimes we get so wrapped up in trying to please everyone and dot every last ldquoirdquo and cross every last ldquotrdquo that we paralyze ourselves before we even start
Thatrsquos not to say we donrsquot need patience and rules because freedom without responsibility is anarchy and chaos So where does the balance of freedom vs responsibility weigh in There is a saying that goes only the truly rich and truly poor have absolute freedom because the rich are able to go beyond the common responsibilities and the poor donrsquot have enough to loose So does that put our responsibilities to one another as the defining limit of freedom How do we define those responsibilities For some it is about taking care of our own before others and to hell with everyone else For others it is caring for the welfare of others whether they be man woman child or animal
For me freedom is being who we are and being honest about it Does that mean we have to stay a constant self through out our lives No life is about change just as the water and wind shape stone and as time wears down even the strongest of things we are changed and shaped by the experiences interactions and shifts that life hit is us with
For me freedom is being who we are and being honest about it Does that mean we have to stay a constant self through out our lives No life is about change just as the water and wind shape stone and as time wears down even the strongest of things we are changed and shaped by the experiences interactions and shifts that life hits us with Going into the realm of social media magazines and the extremes of Hollywood we see the changes in actors and actresses as they are changed by their roles We see the changes in politicians as they are faced with the challeng-es and troubles that many of us fight with Being brave isnrsquot a competition just as freedom isnrsquot There are many many others who are fighting much more dangerous enemies so that they can
be who they truly wish to be on the outside as well as on the inside As William Shakespeare put it ldquothis above all to thine ownself be truerdquo and you donrsquot have to be rich famous or powerful to be true to yourself If you are a 6rsquo3rdquo muscled and bearded man with tattoos and see your true self as someone who loves men ballet and fine foods then go for it that is your personal free-dom but you are still responsible for contributing to society and to helping defend othersrsquo free-doms to love and live We must defend the freedom of others with our words and gestures We shouldnrsquot attack them for desiring the same freedom
That is not an open door to those who desire freedom but not responsibilities they go hand in hand If you are one of the poorest and donrsquot feel that you have anything to loose then you must speak up for the others If you are the rich then your task is to throw your money and power around to protect the freedoms of those who canrsquot For everyone in between it is about the bal-ance
So if you ask me what freedom is I say it is the ability to move forward and to chase your goal and dream as far as you can Will there be roadblocks speed bumps caution signs and maybe even a children at play sign Probably but freedom is about going as far as you want It is not about comparing success rates or reaching the same level as another person It is about going as far as you can and desire
As an entrepreneur I ask What is your definition of freedom
Thatrsquos right I want your definition of what Freedom is to you Donrsquot like how I defined it Let me know via email Facebook Instagram Twitter I will post the responses I get in the following issue I want to hear your story and what Freedom means to you
Donrsquot feel that this is the area you want to voice your opinion on Take a look at the plan for the coming issues and pick something from there Donrsquot like those Let me know what topics you do care about and want to write or read about
14
15
Coming Plans and Features
July August =gtTax Free Weekend get organized back to
school B2B outsourced theme
August September =gtCommunity Involvement Non Profit
highlights leadership Council MCC Education Enrichment
September October =gtHalloween Sweet treats Catering
Businesses Taste of HSV
October November =gtExpos and Trade Shows Networking
groups (BNIs TN Valley Alliance MCCHSV CC Breakfast amp Biz Biz Tech
Lunch and Learns Free and low cost seminars etc)
November December =gt Anniversary Issue will this fly
ClassifiedsAt $50 a blurb Small Businesses and Startups can advertise their openings and needs to one another
16
CommercialEducationalCommunity
FederalGovernment
Small Business News and EventsSBNampE
A calendar and update about Special Events that went on and on the Horizon
This Past June63-4 ndash SCSSISSACyber HSV 7th SE Cyber Secty Summit ndash VBC-S ndash troyzeidmanimprimis-inccom ndash wwwsecybersummitorg
64 ndash ADAA Lunch (1130-1300) ndash Jackson Ctr ndash BG Todorov MDA ndash jamesjenkins2ngccom
62 - GSA Federal Acquisition Service - Chanda Tallman - 830am- Biztech
62 - BZ Sensors- 830am - Biztech
62 - CSSA430pm - Biztech
63 - TRAINING FastTrac530pm - Biztech
63 - GSA Federal Acquisition Service - Chanda Tallman830am - Biztech
63 - Free Co-Working Wednesday-900am - Biztech
63 - White Board Wednesday100pm - Biztech
63 - Office Hours-100pm - Biztech
64 -HACK U Cross Platform Desktop Application-500pm - Biztech
65 - Joanne - Empowering Veterans Committee Meeting - 900am - Biztech
65 - WBCNA ndash Engage - 100pm - Biztech
66 ndash D-Day (1944)
66 ndash Vets wVettes Car Show (900am) ndash Milton Frank Stad ndash wwwvetswithvettesus
66 ndash AUSA+ BBQ wVets (1100-1300) ndash Tut Fann ndash pullomwillieaolcom 68- HACK U Understanding Internet Protocols and Networking - Biztech
4
5
69 - BZ Sensors - 830am - Biztech
69 - TRAINING FastTrac - 530pm - Biztech
610 - Free Co-Working Wednesday- 900am - Biztech
610 - White Board Wednesday - 100pm - Biztech
612 - Open Tech (HOT Coffee) ndash 730am-Hudson Alpha Auditorium
612 - WBCNA ndash Engage - 100pm - Biztech
612 - Walk and Talk - 130pm - Biztech
613 ndash AUSA Army Birthday Ball ndash VBC ndash details TBD
614 ndash Flag Day
615-21 ndash Paris Air Show ndash LeBourget ndash wwwparis-air-showcom
616 - BZ Sensors - 830am - Biztech
616 - Brain Trust Open Meeting- 530pm-800pm-ALcom- With food and drinks to go around net-working happened for the first period Allan Derrick called people to order and introduced people before dividing people up into 3 groups of varying disciplines and the Food Hatch group Instructed to throw out their business problems and then get help from others
616 - TRAINING QuickBooks - Level 3 - 500pm- Biztech
616 - TRAINING FastTrac- 530pm - Biztech
617 - TRAINING Excel Class 2- 830am - Biztech
617 - Free Co-Working Wednesday- 900am - Biztech
617 - White Board Wednesday - 100pm - Biztech
617 - Office Hours- 100pm - Biztech
618 ndash MRC All-Hands (400pm) ndash Bldg 3494A Rm 144 ndash anwarulhaqctrmdamil
618 ndash HATS POY Bqt (600pm) ndash Westin ndash details TBD ndash leighchristianaetossystemscom
6 619 ndash Quad-A Golf Tourn (800pm) ndash Hampton Cove ndash wwwtvc-aaaacom
619 - WBCNA ndash Engage - 100pm - Biztech
620 ndash MOAA Summer Party (600pm-930pm) ndash The Summit ndash Carrie Hightower 882-3992
621 ndash Fatherrsquos Day
621 ndash SUMMER BEGINS- On a hot almost sweltering Fatherrsquos Day
621-27 ndash Armed Forces Celebration Week ndash data tent details TBD
622 ndash Armed Forces Week Proclamation Signing
622 - Armed Forces Week Concert in the Park
622 - WBCNA - Society of 75- 1130am - Biztech
623-24 ndash Army Soldier Show ndash VBC
623 - BZ Sensors- 830am - Biztech
623 - TRAINING FastTrac - 530pm - Biztech
624 ndash Armed Forces Week Luncheon
624 - Free Co-Working Wednesday- 900am - Biztech
624 - White Board Wednesday-100pm - Biztech
625 - 515 Entrepreneur Meet Up - 500pm - Biztech
626-628 - HAMACON Huntsville And Madison Anime Convetion 1000am-500pm- VBC South Hall Register at httpswwweventbritecomehamacon-6-tickets-14444500891
626 - Open Tech (HOT Coffee) ndash 730am-Hudson Alpha
626 - WBCNA ndash Engage - 100pm - Biztech
6
7
626 - Walk and talk - 130pm- Biztech
527 - Teen Fashion Show Expo and After Party - 600pm-1000pm- Lincoln Mills Design Lab $10-In-quiries to thebricjrutledgenet
630 - BZ Sensors - 830am - Biztech
Coming in July71 - Chamber U - Transforming your Business from Mediocre to Great - 1000am-1200pm- Huntsville Cham-ber of Commerce
71 - Free Co-Working Wednesday - 900am-Biztech
71 - White Board Wednesday ndash 100pm - Biztech
71 - Office Hours ndash 100pm - Biztech
72 ndash Quad-A 4th of July Social ndash details TBD
72 - Thursday Night Bikes - 4-8 pm- Green St Market
72 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
73 - Independence Day observed at Biztech
76 - Pop Up Code- 600pm-Biztech
77 - BZ Sensors- 830am- Biztech
77 - TRAINING Finance U - Bookkeeping Basics 102- 1100am-Biztech
77 - WBCNA Staff Meeting- 200pm - Biztech
77 - CSSA- 430pm - Biztech
77 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
78 - Chamber U- Leading in a Changing Environment -1000am-1200pm - Huntsville Chamber of Commerce
78 - Free Co-Working Wednesday - 900am-Biztech
78 - White Board Wednesday ndash 100pm - Biztech
78 - Office Hours ndash 100pm - Biztech
78 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
79 - Alabama Department of Revenue Traning - 1000am-1200pm Huntsville Chamber of Commerce 79 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
79 - Thursday Night Bikes - 4-8 pm - Green St Market
79 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
710 - Open Tech (HOT Coffee)- 730am- Hudson Alpha
710 - WBCNA ndash Engage- 100pm - Biztech
710 - Walk and Talk- 130pm - Biztech
710 - Pop Up Code - 600pm - Biztech
711 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
711 - GROTTO LIGHTS - 6-9 pm -Big Spring Park East
712 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
713 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
714 - Chamber Insight - 1130am-1230pm - Huntsville Chamber of Commerce
714 - BZ Sensors - 830am - Biztech
714 - TRAINING Finance U - Financial Statments 103- 1100am - Biztech
714WBCNA Staff Meeting - 200pm - Biztech
715 Pop Up Code - 600pm - Biztech
715 - TRAINING QuickBooks - Level 1- 830am - Biztech
715 - Free Co-Working Wednesday - 900am - Biztech
715 - White Board Wednesday- 100pm - Biztech
8
715 - Office Hours - 100pm - Biztech
715 - Pop Up Code - 600pm - Biztech
716 - Pop Up Code ndash 600pm-Biztech
716 - Thursday Night Bikes - 4-8 pm - Green St Market
716 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
717 - WBCNA ndash Engage- 100pm - Biztech
717 - Pop Up Code - 600pm - Biztech
717 ndash Space Exploration Celeb 500pm-1000pm ndash SampRC - httprocketcentercom071715space-explora-tion-celebration
717 - STREET FOOD GATHERING - 6-9 pm - Church St
718 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
720 - WBCNA - Society of 75- 1130am - Biztech
720-21ndash Dayton Air Show ndash Dayton OH ndash wwwdaytonairshowcom
720-26 ndash EAA AirVenture Air Show ndash Oshkosh WI ndash wwwairventureorg
721 - Just The Facts - Chamber Orientation - 530pm-630pm -Huntsville Chamber of Commerce
721 - BZ Sensors - 830am - Biztech
721 - TRAINING - Financial U Cash Flow 104 -1100am - Biztech
721 - WBCNA Staff Meeting -200pm - Biztech
722 - CSSA - CMMI Class- 800am - Biztech
722 - Free Co-Working Wednesday - 900am - Biztech
722 - White Board Wednesday -100pm - Biztech
723-25 ndash Space Camp Alumni Festival ndash SampRC - httprocketcentercom072315space-camp-alumni-festival
723 - Ignite - An Entrepreneur Forum - 500pm-700pm - Amendment XXI
723- CSSA - CMMI Class- 800am - Biztech
723 - 515 Entrepreneur Meet Up - 500pm - Biztech
723 - Thursday Night Bikes - 4-8 pm - Green St Market
723 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
724 - Open Tech (HOT Coffee)730am ndash Hudson Alpha
724 - CSSA - CMMI Class - 800am - Biztech
724 - WBCNA- 1000am - Biztech
724 - WBCNA ndash Engage- 100pm - Biztech
724 - Walk and talk - 130pm - Biztech
724ndash Screaming Eagles Golf Tourn 630am ndash RSA - jwishikyahoocom ndash WAS 10 JUL
724 - Friday Night Art Walks - 5-8 pm - Square
725 - BREAKFAST EDITION Gathering - 7-10 am - Northside Square
725 - Taproom Music Tour - 6-9 pm - Salty Nut Brewery
728 - BZ Sensors - 830am - Biztech
728 - TRAINING Finance U Planning for the Future ndash 105 -1100am - Biztech
728 - WBCNA Staff Meeting- 200pm - Biztech
729 - Free Co-Working Wednesday - 900am - Biztech
729 - White Board Wednesday - 100pm - Biztech
729 - Office Hours - 100pm - Biztech
730ndash Korean War Vets Lch (1100-100pm) ndash The Summit ndash GEN Via ndash samnkcknologynet
730 - Thursday Night Bikes - 4-8 pm - Green St Market10
11
730 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
731 - WBCNA ndash Engage -100pm - Biztech
A thank you to the contributing calendars HatsorgBiztechWBCNADowntown HuntsvilleHuntsville Chamber of Commerce
If there are any events I have left out or want more information about just send me a message Want to write something up Did I not cover your event enough Join us
Business Lead Focus
With the passing of June into July and the hottest part of summer still on the horizon many people are taking a moment to catch their breath For some it is a deep breath in - to brace themselves for the rest of the summer and the coming fall For others it is an excuse to hit the beach soak up some sun and enjoy time with their families before schools start back Still let us remember the importance not only of the 4th of July but also the two holidays on either side of it that honor those have served and continue to serve in protection of our freedoms that we hold so dear this past May 25th - Memorial Day and September 7th- Labor Day So in a depar-ture from Perkrsquos usual feature on a specific person event or group who have helped to shape the ecosystem for entrepreneurs and small businesses in the area this issue is focused on freedom it itself
Websterrsquos Dictionary defines freedom as ldquo1 the quality or state of being free as a the absence of necessity coercion or constraint in choice or action b liberation from slavery or restraint from the power of another e the quality of being frank open or outspoken g boldness of conception or executionrdquo among other definitions Wikipedia however inextricably links freedom to liberty a concept that is linked across philosophy politics and society as being free from the actions of outside forces However the working day to day definition varies drastically for many of us We are a country of people who all have our own histories and stories
Now this is just one view of someone who grew up in a town tightly linked to the military and the government ie NASA Marshal Space Flight Center and Redstone Arsenal If it hadnrsquot been for a government that not only protected our rights and liberties wersquod be drowning in forces that seek to take them away We are in an era where the urge to grow independent businesses is on the rise not due truly to a dissatisfaction with the governments rules and regulations but born more of the rise in the entrepreneurial spirit and a surge in the support from those in the gov-ernmental sectors Has the government messed up Are their attempts to keep us safe at times over reaching Do they invade our privacy Yes but just as we discover new freedoms and pur-sue them the government too must learn how best to protect those individuals and their free-doms when the individual pursuit of freedom conflicts Furthermore when they are unable to do so we must make use of our freedoms and pair them with the responsibility to one another to achieve the goals that the government that is bogged down with beuracrisy and pressures from the powerful canrsquot
Freedom also canrsquot function without those who defend and protect Whether it is the statesman who fights in the stage of politics to establish better guidelines for the small business owners or the brave people who serve in the nationrsquos Armed Forces both domestically and across the world 12
13
we all owe a debt of gratitude to them along side our founding fathers Some of whose names have faded into legends but all were entrepreneurs and innovators from George Washington as a soldier farmer landowner distiller and first president to Benjamin Franklin statesman publish-er inventor innovator writer and shrewd businessman While these figures may hold a level of mythical proportions to many even they built upon the lessons of others and moved forward to give us some of the founding values of liberty courage and entrepreneurial spirit that our coun-try enjoys and thrives off of
To some parts of the world America is filled with images of cowboys and a wild freedom loving spirit paired with a love of free speech and crazy ideas sometimes to excess Personally I think we need more of that same crazy spirit in our entrepreneurial attempts Yes a solid plan and foundation are needed to build a good foundation and to grow but sometimes we get so wrapped up in trying to please everyone and dot every last ldquoirdquo and cross every last ldquotrdquo that we paralyze ourselves before we even start
Thatrsquos not to say we donrsquot need patience and rules because freedom without responsibility is anarchy and chaos So where does the balance of freedom vs responsibility weigh in There is a saying that goes only the truly rich and truly poor have absolute freedom because the rich are able to go beyond the common responsibilities and the poor donrsquot have enough to loose So does that put our responsibilities to one another as the defining limit of freedom How do we define those responsibilities For some it is about taking care of our own before others and to hell with everyone else For others it is caring for the welfare of others whether they be man woman child or animal
For me freedom is being who we are and being honest about it Does that mean we have to stay a constant self through out our lives No life is about change just as the water and wind shape stone and as time wears down even the strongest of things we are changed and shaped by the experiences interactions and shifts that life hit is us with
For me freedom is being who we are and being honest about it Does that mean we have to stay a constant self through out our lives No life is about change just as the water and wind shape stone and as time wears down even the strongest of things we are changed and shaped by the experiences interactions and shifts that life hits us with Going into the realm of social media magazines and the extremes of Hollywood we see the changes in actors and actresses as they are changed by their roles We see the changes in politicians as they are faced with the challeng-es and troubles that many of us fight with Being brave isnrsquot a competition just as freedom isnrsquot There are many many others who are fighting much more dangerous enemies so that they can
be who they truly wish to be on the outside as well as on the inside As William Shakespeare put it ldquothis above all to thine ownself be truerdquo and you donrsquot have to be rich famous or powerful to be true to yourself If you are a 6rsquo3rdquo muscled and bearded man with tattoos and see your true self as someone who loves men ballet and fine foods then go for it that is your personal free-dom but you are still responsible for contributing to society and to helping defend othersrsquo free-doms to love and live We must defend the freedom of others with our words and gestures We shouldnrsquot attack them for desiring the same freedom
That is not an open door to those who desire freedom but not responsibilities they go hand in hand If you are one of the poorest and donrsquot feel that you have anything to loose then you must speak up for the others If you are the rich then your task is to throw your money and power around to protect the freedoms of those who canrsquot For everyone in between it is about the bal-ance
So if you ask me what freedom is I say it is the ability to move forward and to chase your goal and dream as far as you can Will there be roadblocks speed bumps caution signs and maybe even a children at play sign Probably but freedom is about going as far as you want It is not about comparing success rates or reaching the same level as another person It is about going as far as you can and desire
As an entrepreneur I ask What is your definition of freedom
Thatrsquos right I want your definition of what Freedom is to you Donrsquot like how I defined it Let me know via email Facebook Instagram Twitter I will post the responses I get in the following issue I want to hear your story and what Freedom means to you
Donrsquot feel that this is the area you want to voice your opinion on Take a look at the plan for the coming issues and pick something from there Donrsquot like those Let me know what topics you do care about and want to write or read about
14
15
Coming Plans and Features
July August =gtTax Free Weekend get organized back to
school B2B outsourced theme
August September =gtCommunity Involvement Non Profit
highlights leadership Council MCC Education Enrichment
September October =gtHalloween Sweet treats Catering
Businesses Taste of HSV
October November =gtExpos and Trade Shows Networking
groups (BNIs TN Valley Alliance MCCHSV CC Breakfast amp Biz Biz Tech
Lunch and Learns Free and low cost seminars etc)
November December =gt Anniversary Issue will this fly
ClassifiedsAt $50 a blurb Small Businesses and Startups can advertise their openings and needs to one another
16
5
69 - BZ Sensors - 830am - Biztech
69 - TRAINING FastTrac - 530pm - Biztech
610 - Free Co-Working Wednesday- 900am - Biztech
610 - White Board Wednesday - 100pm - Biztech
612 - Open Tech (HOT Coffee) ndash 730am-Hudson Alpha Auditorium
612 - WBCNA ndash Engage - 100pm - Biztech
612 - Walk and Talk - 130pm - Biztech
613 ndash AUSA Army Birthday Ball ndash VBC ndash details TBD
614 ndash Flag Day
615-21 ndash Paris Air Show ndash LeBourget ndash wwwparis-air-showcom
616 - BZ Sensors - 830am - Biztech
616 - Brain Trust Open Meeting- 530pm-800pm-ALcom- With food and drinks to go around net-working happened for the first period Allan Derrick called people to order and introduced people before dividing people up into 3 groups of varying disciplines and the Food Hatch group Instructed to throw out their business problems and then get help from others
616 - TRAINING QuickBooks - Level 3 - 500pm- Biztech
616 - TRAINING FastTrac- 530pm - Biztech
617 - TRAINING Excel Class 2- 830am - Biztech
617 - Free Co-Working Wednesday- 900am - Biztech
617 - White Board Wednesday - 100pm - Biztech
617 - Office Hours- 100pm - Biztech
618 ndash MRC All-Hands (400pm) ndash Bldg 3494A Rm 144 ndash anwarulhaqctrmdamil
618 ndash HATS POY Bqt (600pm) ndash Westin ndash details TBD ndash leighchristianaetossystemscom
6 619 ndash Quad-A Golf Tourn (800pm) ndash Hampton Cove ndash wwwtvc-aaaacom
619 - WBCNA ndash Engage - 100pm - Biztech
620 ndash MOAA Summer Party (600pm-930pm) ndash The Summit ndash Carrie Hightower 882-3992
621 ndash Fatherrsquos Day
621 ndash SUMMER BEGINS- On a hot almost sweltering Fatherrsquos Day
621-27 ndash Armed Forces Celebration Week ndash data tent details TBD
622 ndash Armed Forces Week Proclamation Signing
622 - Armed Forces Week Concert in the Park
622 - WBCNA - Society of 75- 1130am - Biztech
623-24 ndash Army Soldier Show ndash VBC
623 - BZ Sensors- 830am - Biztech
623 - TRAINING FastTrac - 530pm - Biztech
624 ndash Armed Forces Week Luncheon
624 - Free Co-Working Wednesday- 900am - Biztech
624 - White Board Wednesday-100pm - Biztech
625 - 515 Entrepreneur Meet Up - 500pm - Biztech
626-628 - HAMACON Huntsville And Madison Anime Convetion 1000am-500pm- VBC South Hall Register at httpswwweventbritecomehamacon-6-tickets-14444500891
626 - Open Tech (HOT Coffee) ndash 730am-Hudson Alpha
626 - WBCNA ndash Engage - 100pm - Biztech
6
7
626 - Walk and talk - 130pm- Biztech
527 - Teen Fashion Show Expo and After Party - 600pm-1000pm- Lincoln Mills Design Lab $10-In-quiries to thebricjrutledgenet
630 - BZ Sensors - 830am - Biztech
Coming in July71 - Chamber U - Transforming your Business from Mediocre to Great - 1000am-1200pm- Huntsville Cham-ber of Commerce
71 - Free Co-Working Wednesday - 900am-Biztech
71 - White Board Wednesday ndash 100pm - Biztech
71 - Office Hours ndash 100pm - Biztech
72 ndash Quad-A 4th of July Social ndash details TBD
72 - Thursday Night Bikes - 4-8 pm- Green St Market
72 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
73 - Independence Day observed at Biztech
76 - Pop Up Code- 600pm-Biztech
77 - BZ Sensors- 830am- Biztech
77 - TRAINING Finance U - Bookkeeping Basics 102- 1100am-Biztech
77 - WBCNA Staff Meeting- 200pm - Biztech
77 - CSSA- 430pm - Biztech
77 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
78 - Chamber U- Leading in a Changing Environment -1000am-1200pm - Huntsville Chamber of Commerce
78 - Free Co-Working Wednesday - 900am-Biztech
78 - White Board Wednesday ndash 100pm - Biztech
78 - Office Hours ndash 100pm - Biztech
78 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
79 - Alabama Department of Revenue Traning - 1000am-1200pm Huntsville Chamber of Commerce 79 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
79 - Thursday Night Bikes - 4-8 pm - Green St Market
79 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
710 - Open Tech (HOT Coffee)- 730am- Hudson Alpha
710 - WBCNA ndash Engage- 100pm - Biztech
710 - Walk and Talk- 130pm - Biztech
710 - Pop Up Code - 600pm - Biztech
711 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
711 - GROTTO LIGHTS - 6-9 pm -Big Spring Park East
712 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
713 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
714 - Chamber Insight - 1130am-1230pm - Huntsville Chamber of Commerce
714 - BZ Sensors - 830am - Biztech
714 - TRAINING Finance U - Financial Statments 103- 1100am - Biztech
714WBCNA Staff Meeting - 200pm - Biztech
715 Pop Up Code - 600pm - Biztech
715 - TRAINING QuickBooks - Level 1- 830am - Biztech
715 - Free Co-Working Wednesday - 900am - Biztech
715 - White Board Wednesday- 100pm - Biztech
8
715 - Office Hours - 100pm - Biztech
715 - Pop Up Code - 600pm - Biztech
716 - Pop Up Code ndash 600pm-Biztech
716 - Thursday Night Bikes - 4-8 pm - Green St Market
716 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
717 - WBCNA ndash Engage- 100pm - Biztech
717 - Pop Up Code - 600pm - Biztech
717 ndash Space Exploration Celeb 500pm-1000pm ndash SampRC - httprocketcentercom071715space-explora-tion-celebration
717 - STREET FOOD GATHERING - 6-9 pm - Church St
718 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
720 - WBCNA - Society of 75- 1130am - Biztech
720-21ndash Dayton Air Show ndash Dayton OH ndash wwwdaytonairshowcom
720-26 ndash EAA AirVenture Air Show ndash Oshkosh WI ndash wwwairventureorg
721 - Just The Facts - Chamber Orientation - 530pm-630pm -Huntsville Chamber of Commerce
721 - BZ Sensors - 830am - Biztech
721 - TRAINING - Financial U Cash Flow 104 -1100am - Biztech
721 - WBCNA Staff Meeting -200pm - Biztech
722 - CSSA - CMMI Class- 800am - Biztech
722 - Free Co-Working Wednesday - 900am - Biztech
722 - White Board Wednesday -100pm - Biztech
723-25 ndash Space Camp Alumni Festival ndash SampRC - httprocketcentercom072315space-camp-alumni-festival
723 - Ignite - An Entrepreneur Forum - 500pm-700pm - Amendment XXI
723- CSSA - CMMI Class- 800am - Biztech
723 - 515 Entrepreneur Meet Up - 500pm - Biztech
723 - Thursday Night Bikes - 4-8 pm - Green St Market
723 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
724 - Open Tech (HOT Coffee)730am ndash Hudson Alpha
724 - CSSA - CMMI Class - 800am - Biztech
724 - WBCNA- 1000am - Biztech
724 - WBCNA ndash Engage- 100pm - Biztech
724 - Walk and talk - 130pm - Biztech
724ndash Screaming Eagles Golf Tourn 630am ndash RSA - jwishikyahoocom ndash WAS 10 JUL
724 - Friday Night Art Walks - 5-8 pm - Square
725 - BREAKFAST EDITION Gathering - 7-10 am - Northside Square
725 - Taproom Music Tour - 6-9 pm - Salty Nut Brewery
728 - BZ Sensors - 830am - Biztech
728 - TRAINING Finance U Planning for the Future ndash 105 -1100am - Biztech
728 - WBCNA Staff Meeting- 200pm - Biztech
729 - Free Co-Working Wednesday - 900am - Biztech
729 - White Board Wednesday - 100pm - Biztech
729 - Office Hours - 100pm - Biztech
730ndash Korean War Vets Lch (1100-100pm) ndash The Summit ndash GEN Via ndash samnkcknologynet
730 - Thursday Night Bikes - 4-8 pm - Green St Market10
11
730 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
731 - WBCNA ndash Engage -100pm - Biztech
A thank you to the contributing calendars HatsorgBiztechWBCNADowntown HuntsvilleHuntsville Chamber of Commerce
If there are any events I have left out or want more information about just send me a message Want to write something up Did I not cover your event enough Join us
Business Lead Focus
With the passing of June into July and the hottest part of summer still on the horizon many people are taking a moment to catch their breath For some it is a deep breath in - to brace themselves for the rest of the summer and the coming fall For others it is an excuse to hit the beach soak up some sun and enjoy time with their families before schools start back Still let us remember the importance not only of the 4th of July but also the two holidays on either side of it that honor those have served and continue to serve in protection of our freedoms that we hold so dear this past May 25th - Memorial Day and September 7th- Labor Day So in a depar-ture from Perkrsquos usual feature on a specific person event or group who have helped to shape the ecosystem for entrepreneurs and small businesses in the area this issue is focused on freedom it itself
Websterrsquos Dictionary defines freedom as ldquo1 the quality or state of being free as a the absence of necessity coercion or constraint in choice or action b liberation from slavery or restraint from the power of another e the quality of being frank open or outspoken g boldness of conception or executionrdquo among other definitions Wikipedia however inextricably links freedom to liberty a concept that is linked across philosophy politics and society as being free from the actions of outside forces However the working day to day definition varies drastically for many of us We are a country of people who all have our own histories and stories
Now this is just one view of someone who grew up in a town tightly linked to the military and the government ie NASA Marshal Space Flight Center and Redstone Arsenal If it hadnrsquot been for a government that not only protected our rights and liberties wersquod be drowning in forces that seek to take them away We are in an era where the urge to grow independent businesses is on the rise not due truly to a dissatisfaction with the governments rules and regulations but born more of the rise in the entrepreneurial spirit and a surge in the support from those in the gov-ernmental sectors Has the government messed up Are their attempts to keep us safe at times over reaching Do they invade our privacy Yes but just as we discover new freedoms and pur-sue them the government too must learn how best to protect those individuals and their free-doms when the individual pursuit of freedom conflicts Furthermore when they are unable to do so we must make use of our freedoms and pair them with the responsibility to one another to achieve the goals that the government that is bogged down with beuracrisy and pressures from the powerful canrsquot
Freedom also canrsquot function without those who defend and protect Whether it is the statesman who fights in the stage of politics to establish better guidelines for the small business owners or the brave people who serve in the nationrsquos Armed Forces both domestically and across the world 12
13
we all owe a debt of gratitude to them along side our founding fathers Some of whose names have faded into legends but all were entrepreneurs and innovators from George Washington as a soldier farmer landowner distiller and first president to Benjamin Franklin statesman publish-er inventor innovator writer and shrewd businessman While these figures may hold a level of mythical proportions to many even they built upon the lessons of others and moved forward to give us some of the founding values of liberty courage and entrepreneurial spirit that our coun-try enjoys and thrives off of
To some parts of the world America is filled with images of cowboys and a wild freedom loving spirit paired with a love of free speech and crazy ideas sometimes to excess Personally I think we need more of that same crazy spirit in our entrepreneurial attempts Yes a solid plan and foundation are needed to build a good foundation and to grow but sometimes we get so wrapped up in trying to please everyone and dot every last ldquoirdquo and cross every last ldquotrdquo that we paralyze ourselves before we even start
Thatrsquos not to say we donrsquot need patience and rules because freedom without responsibility is anarchy and chaos So where does the balance of freedom vs responsibility weigh in There is a saying that goes only the truly rich and truly poor have absolute freedom because the rich are able to go beyond the common responsibilities and the poor donrsquot have enough to loose So does that put our responsibilities to one another as the defining limit of freedom How do we define those responsibilities For some it is about taking care of our own before others and to hell with everyone else For others it is caring for the welfare of others whether they be man woman child or animal
For me freedom is being who we are and being honest about it Does that mean we have to stay a constant self through out our lives No life is about change just as the water and wind shape stone and as time wears down even the strongest of things we are changed and shaped by the experiences interactions and shifts that life hit is us with
For me freedom is being who we are and being honest about it Does that mean we have to stay a constant self through out our lives No life is about change just as the water and wind shape stone and as time wears down even the strongest of things we are changed and shaped by the experiences interactions and shifts that life hits us with Going into the realm of social media magazines and the extremes of Hollywood we see the changes in actors and actresses as they are changed by their roles We see the changes in politicians as they are faced with the challeng-es and troubles that many of us fight with Being brave isnrsquot a competition just as freedom isnrsquot There are many many others who are fighting much more dangerous enemies so that they can
be who they truly wish to be on the outside as well as on the inside As William Shakespeare put it ldquothis above all to thine ownself be truerdquo and you donrsquot have to be rich famous or powerful to be true to yourself If you are a 6rsquo3rdquo muscled and bearded man with tattoos and see your true self as someone who loves men ballet and fine foods then go for it that is your personal free-dom but you are still responsible for contributing to society and to helping defend othersrsquo free-doms to love and live We must defend the freedom of others with our words and gestures We shouldnrsquot attack them for desiring the same freedom
That is not an open door to those who desire freedom but not responsibilities they go hand in hand If you are one of the poorest and donrsquot feel that you have anything to loose then you must speak up for the others If you are the rich then your task is to throw your money and power around to protect the freedoms of those who canrsquot For everyone in between it is about the bal-ance
So if you ask me what freedom is I say it is the ability to move forward and to chase your goal and dream as far as you can Will there be roadblocks speed bumps caution signs and maybe even a children at play sign Probably but freedom is about going as far as you want It is not about comparing success rates or reaching the same level as another person It is about going as far as you can and desire
As an entrepreneur I ask What is your definition of freedom
Thatrsquos right I want your definition of what Freedom is to you Donrsquot like how I defined it Let me know via email Facebook Instagram Twitter I will post the responses I get in the following issue I want to hear your story and what Freedom means to you
Donrsquot feel that this is the area you want to voice your opinion on Take a look at the plan for the coming issues and pick something from there Donrsquot like those Let me know what topics you do care about and want to write or read about
14
15
Coming Plans and Features
July August =gtTax Free Weekend get organized back to
school B2B outsourced theme
August September =gtCommunity Involvement Non Profit
highlights leadership Council MCC Education Enrichment
September October =gtHalloween Sweet treats Catering
Businesses Taste of HSV
October November =gtExpos and Trade Shows Networking
groups (BNIs TN Valley Alliance MCCHSV CC Breakfast amp Biz Biz Tech
Lunch and Learns Free and low cost seminars etc)
November December =gt Anniversary Issue will this fly
ClassifiedsAt $50 a blurb Small Businesses and Startups can advertise their openings and needs to one another
16
618 ndash HATS POY Bqt (600pm) ndash Westin ndash details TBD ndash leighchristianaetossystemscom
6 619 ndash Quad-A Golf Tourn (800pm) ndash Hampton Cove ndash wwwtvc-aaaacom
619 - WBCNA ndash Engage - 100pm - Biztech
620 ndash MOAA Summer Party (600pm-930pm) ndash The Summit ndash Carrie Hightower 882-3992
621 ndash Fatherrsquos Day
621 ndash SUMMER BEGINS- On a hot almost sweltering Fatherrsquos Day
621-27 ndash Armed Forces Celebration Week ndash data tent details TBD
622 ndash Armed Forces Week Proclamation Signing
622 - Armed Forces Week Concert in the Park
622 - WBCNA - Society of 75- 1130am - Biztech
623-24 ndash Army Soldier Show ndash VBC
623 - BZ Sensors- 830am - Biztech
623 - TRAINING FastTrac - 530pm - Biztech
624 ndash Armed Forces Week Luncheon
624 - Free Co-Working Wednesday- 900am - Biztech
624 - White Board Wednesday-100pm - Biztech
625 - 515 Entrepreneur Meet Up - 500pm - Biztech
626-628 - HAMACON Huntsville And Madison Anime Convetion 1000am-500pm- VBC South Hall Register at httpswwweventbritecomehamacon-6-tickets-14444500891
626 - Open Tech (HOT Coffee) ndash 730am-Hudson Alpha
626 - WBCNA ndash Engage - 100pm - Biztech
6
7
626 - Walk and talk - 130pm- Biztech
527 - Teen Fashion Show Expo and After Party - 600pm-1000pm- Lincoln Mills Design Lab $10-In-quiries to thebricjrutledgenet
630 - BZ Sensors - 830am - Biztech
Coming in July71 - Chamber U - Transforming your Business from Mediocre to Great - 1000am-1200pm- Huntsville Cham-ber of Commerce
71 - Free Co-Working Wednesday - 900am-Biztech
71 - White Board Wednesday ndash 100pm - Biztech
71 - Office Hours ndash 100pm - Biztech
72 ndash Quad-A 4th of July Social ndash details TBD
72 - Thursday Night Bikes - 4-8 pm- Green St Market
72 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
73 - Independence Day observed at Biztech
76 - Pop Up Code- 600pm-Biztech
77 - BZ Sensors- 830am- Biztech
77 - TRAINING Finance U - Bookkeeping Basics 102- 1100am-Biztech
77 - WBCNA Staff Meeting- 200pm - Biztech
77 - CSSA- 430pm - Biztech
77 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
78 - Chamber U- Leading in a Changing Environment -1000am-1200pm - Huntsville Chamber of Commerce
78 - Free Co-Working Wednesday - 900am-Biztech
78 - White Board Wednesday ndash 100pm - Biztech
78 - Office Hours ndash 100pm - Biztech
78 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
79 - Alabama Department of Revenue Traning - 1000am-1200pm Huntsville Chamber of Commerce 79 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
79 - Thursday Night Bikes - 4-8 pm - Green St Market
79 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
710 - Open Tech (HOT Coffee)- 730am- Hudson Alpha
710 - WBCNA ndash Engage- 100pm - Biztech
710 - Walk and Talk- 130pm - Biztech
710 - Pop Up Code - 600pm - Biztech
711 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
711 - GROTTO LIGHTS - 6-9 pm -Big Spring Park East
712 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
713 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
714 - Chamber Insight - 1130am-1230pm - Huntsville Chamber of Commerce
714 - BZ Sensors - 830am - Biztech
714 - TRAINING Finance U - Financial Statments 103- 1100am - Biztech
714WBCNA Staff Meeting - 200pm - Biztech
715 Pop Up Code - 600pm - Biztech
715 - TRAINING QuickBooks - Level 1- 830am - Biztech
715 - Free Co-Working Wednesday - 900am - Biztech
715 - White Board Wednesday- 100pm - Biztech
8
715 - Office Hours - 100pm - Biztech
715 - Pop Up Code - 600pm - Biztech
716 - Pop Up Code ndash 600pm-Biztech
716 - Thursday Night Bikes - 4-8 pm - Green St Market
716 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
717 - WBCNA ndash Engage- 100pm - Biztech
717 - Pop Up Code - 600pm - Biztech
717 ndash Space Exploration Celeb 500pm-1000pm ndash SampRC - httprocketcentercom071715space-explora-tion-celebration
717 - STREET FOOD GATHERING - 6-9 pm - Church St
718 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
720 - WBCNA - Society of 75- 1130am - Biztech
720-21ndash Dayton Air Show ndash Dayton OH ndash wwwdaytonairshowcom
720-26 ndash EAA AirVenture Air Show ndash Oshkosh WI ndash wwwairventureorg
721 - Just The Facts - Chamber Orientation - 530pm-630pm -Huntsville Chamber of Commerce
721 - BZ Sensors - 830am - Biztech
721 - TRAINING - Financial U Cash Flow 104 -1100am - Biztech
721 - WBCNA Staff Meeting -200pm - Biztech
722 - CSSA - CMMI Class- 800am - Biztech
722 - Free Co-Working Wednesday - 900am - Biztech
722 - White Board Wednesday -100pm - Biztech
723-25 ndash Space Camp Alumni Festival ndash SampRC - httprocketcentercom072315space-camp-alumni-festival
723 - Ignite - An Entrepreneur Forum - 500pm-700pm - Amendment XXI
723- CSSA - CMMI Class- 800am - Biztech
723 - 515 Entrepreneur Meet Up - 500pm - Biztech
723 - Thursday Night Bikes - 4-8 pm - Green St Market
723 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
724 - Open Tech (HOT Coffee)730am ndash Hudson Alpha
724 - CSSA - CMMI Class - 800am - Biztech
724 - WBCNA- 1000am - Biztech
724 - WBCNA ndash Engage- 100pm - Biztech
724 - Walk and talk - 130pm - Biztech
724ndash Screaming Eagles Golf Tourn 630am ndash RSA - jwishikyahoocom ndash WAS 10 JUL
724 - Friday Night Art Walks - 5-8 pm - Square
725 - BREAKFAST EDITION Gathering - 7-10 am - Northside Square
725 - Taproom Music Tour - 6-9 pm - Salty Nut Brewery
728 - BZ Sensors - 830am - Biztech
728 - TRAINING Finance U Planning for the Future ndash 105 -1100am - Biztech
728 - WBCNA Staff Meeting- 200pm - Biztech
729 - Free Co-Working Wednesday - 900am - Biztech
729 - White Board Wednesday - 100pm - Biztech
729 - Office Hours - 100pm - Biztech
730ndash Korean War Vets Lch (1100-100pm) ndash The Summit ndash GEN Via ndash samnkcknologynet
730 - Thursday Night Bikes - 4-8 pm - Green St Market10
11
730 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
731 - WBCNA ndash Engage -100pm - Biztech
A thank you to the contributing calendars HatsorgBiztechWBCNADowntown HuntsvilleHuntsville Chamber of Commerce
If there are any events I have left out or want more information about just send me a message Want to write something up Did I not cover your event enough Join us
Business Lead Focus
With the passing of June into July and the hottest part of summer still on the horizon many people are taking a moment to catch their breath For some it is a deep breath in - to brace themselves for the rest of the summer and the coming fall For others it is an excuse to hit the beach soak up some sun and enjoy time with their families before schools start back Still let us remember the importance not only of the 4th of July but also the two holidays on either side of it that honor those have served and continue to serve in protection of our freedoms that we hold so dear this past May 25th - Memorial Day and September 7th- Labor Day So in a depar-ture from Perkrsquos usual feature on a specific person event or group who have helped to shape the ecosystem for entrepreneurs and small businesses in the area this issue is focused on freedom it itself
Websterrsquos Dictionary defines freedom as ldquo1 the quality or state of being free as a the absence of necessity coercion or constraint in choice or action b liberation from slavery or restraint from the power of another e the quality of being frank open or outspoken g boldness of conception or executionrdquo among other definitions Wikipedia however inextricably links freedom to liberty a concept that is linked across philosophy politics and society as being free from the actions of outside forces However the working day to day definition varies drastically for many of us We are a country of people who all have our own histories and stories
Now this is just one view of someone who grew up in a town tightly linked to the military and the government ie NASA Marshal Space Flight Center and Redstone Arsenal If it hadnrsquot been for a government that not only protected our rights and liberties wersquod be drowning in forces that seek to take them away We are in an era where the urge to grow independent businesses is on the rise not due truly to a dissatisfaction with the governments rules and regulations but born more of the rise in the entrepreneurial spirit and a surge in the support from those in the gov-ernmental sectors Has the government messed up Are their attempts to keep us safe at times over reaching Do they invade our privacy Yes but just as we discover new freedoms and pur-sue them the government too must learn how best to protect those individuals and their free-doms when the individual pursuit of freedom conflicts Furthermore when they are unable to do so we must make use of our freedoms and pair them with the responsibility to one another to achieve the goals that the government that is bogged down with beuracrisy and pressures from the powerful canrsquot
Freedom also canrsquot function without those who defend and protect Whether it is the statesman who fights in the stage of politics to establish better guidelines for the small business owners or the brave people who serve in the nationrsquos Armed Forces both domestically and across the world 12
13
we all owe a debt of gratitude to them along side our founding fathers Some of whose names have faded into legends but all were entrepreneurs and innovators from George Washington as a soldier farmer landowner distiller and first president to Benjamin Franklin statesman publish-er inventor innovator writer and shrewd businessman While these figures may hold a level of mythical proportions to many even they built upon the lessons of others and moved forward to give us some of the founding values of liberty courage and entrepreneurial spirit that our coun-try enjoys and thrives off of
To some parts of the world America is filled with images of cowboys and a wild freedom loving spirit paired with a love of free speech and crazy ideas sometimes to excess Personally I think we need more of that same crazy spirit in our entrepreneurial attempts Yes a solid plan and foundation are needed to build a good foundation and to grow but sometimes we get so wrapped up in trying to please everyone and dot every last ldquoirdquo and cross every last ldquotrdquo that we paralyze ourselves before we even start
Thatrsquos not to say we donrsquot need patience and rules because freedom without responsibility is anarchy and chaos So where does the balance of freedom vs responsibility weigh in There is a saying that goes only the truly rich and truly poor have absolute freedom because the rich are able to go beyond the common responsibilities and the poor donrsquot have enough to loose So does that put our responsibilities to one another as the defining limit of freedom How do we define those responsibilities For some it is about taking care of our own before others and to hell with everyone else For others it is caring for the welfare of others whether they be man woman child or animal
For me freedom is being who we are and being honest about it Does that mean we have to stay a constant self through out our lives No life is about change just as the water and wind shape stone and as time wears down even the strongest of things we are changed and shaped by the experiences interactions and shifts that life hit is us with
For me freedom is being who we are and being honest about it Does that mean we have to stay a constant self through out our lives No life is about change just as the water and wind shape stone and as time wears down even the strongest of things we are changed and shaped by the experiences interactions and shifts that life hits us with Going into the realm of social media magazines and the extremes of Hollywood we see the changes in actors and actresses as they are changed by their roles We see the changes in politicians as they are faced with the challeng-es and troubles that many of us fight with Being brave isnrsquot a competition just as freedom isnrsquot There are many many others who are fighting much more dangerous enemies so that they can
be who they truly wish to be on the outside as well as on the inside As William Shakespeare put it ldquothis above all to thine ownself be truerdquo and you donrsquot have to be rich famous or powerful to be true to yourself If you are a 6rsquo3rdquo muscled and bearded man with tattoos and see your true self as someone who loves men ballet and fine foods then go for it that is your personal free-dom but you are still responsible for contributing to society and to helping defend othersrsquo free-doms to love and live We must defend the freedom of others with our words and gestures We shouldnrsquot attack them for desiring the same freedom
That is not an open door to those who desire freedom but not responsibilities they go hand in hand If you are one of the poorest and donrsquot feel that you have anything to loose then you must speak up for the others If you are the rich then your task is to throw your money and power around to protect the freedoms of those who canrsquot For everyone in between it is about the bal-ance
So if you ask me what freedom is I say it is the ability to move forward and to chase your goal and dream as far as you can Will there be roadblocks speed bumps caution signs and maybe even a children at play sign Probably but freedom is about going as far as you want It is not about comparing success rates or reaching the same level as another person It is about going as far as you can and desire
As an entrepreneur I ask What is your definition of freedom
Thatrsquos right I want your definition of what Freedom is to you Donrsquot like how I defined it Let me know via email Facebook Instagram Twitter I will post the responses I get in the following issue I want to hear your story and what Freedom means to you
Donrsquot feel that this is the area you want to voice your opinion on Take a look at the plan for the coming issues and pick something from there Donrsquot like those Let me know what topics you do care about and want to write or read about
14
15
Coming Plans and Features
July August =gtTax Free Weekend get organized back to
school B2B outsourced theme
August September =gtCommunity Involvement Non Profit
highlights leadership Council MCC Education Enrichment
September October =gtHalloween Sweet treats Catering
Businesses Taste of HSV
October November =gtExpos and Trade Shows Networking
groups (BNIs TN Valley Alliance MCCHSV CC Breakfast amp Biz Biz Tech
Lunch and Learns Free and low cost seminars etc)
November December =gt Anniversary Issue will this fly
ClassifiedsAt $50 a blurb Small Businesses and Startups can advertise their openings and needs to one another
16
7
626 - Walk and talk - 130pm- Biztech
527 - Teen Fashion Show Expo and After Party - 600pm-1000pm- Lincoln Mills Design Lab $10-In-quiries to thebricjrutledgenet
630 - BZ Sensors - 830am - Biztech
Coming in July71 - Chamber U - Transforming your Business from Mediocre to Great - 1000am-1200pm- Huntsville Cham-ber of Commerce
71 - Free Co-Working Wednesday - 900am-Biztech
71 - White Board Wednesday ndash 100pm - Biztech
71 - Office Hours ndash 100pm - Biztech
72 ndash Quad-A 4th of July Social ndash details TBD
72 - Thursday Night Bikes - 4-8 pm- Green St Market
72 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
73 - Independence Day observed at Biztech
76 - Pop Up Code- 600pm-Biztech
77 - BZ Sensors- 830am- Biztech
77 - TRAINING Finance U - Bookkeeping Basics 102- 1100am-Biztech
77 - WBCNA Staff Meeting- 200pm - Biztech
77 - CSSA- 430pm - Biztech
77 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
78 - Chamber U- Leading in a Changing Environment -1000am-1200pm - Huntsville Chamber of Commerce
78 - Free Co-Working Wednesday - 900am-Biztech
78 - White Board Wednesday ndash 100pm - Biztech
78 - Office Hours ndash 100pm - Biztech
78 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
79 - Alabama Department of Revenue Traning - 1000am-1200pm Huntsville Chamber of Commerce 79 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
79 - Thursday Night Bikes - 4-8 pm - Green St Market
79 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
710 - Open Tech (HOT Coffee)- 730am- Hudson Alpha
710 - WBCNA ndash Engage- 100pm - Biztech
710 - Walk and Talk- 130pm - Biztech
710 - Pop Up Code - 600pm - Biztech
711 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
711 - GROTTO LIGHTS - 6-9 pm -Big Spring Park East
712 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
713 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
714 - Chamber Insight - 1130am-1230pm - Huntsville Chamber of Commerce
714 - BZ Sensors - 830am - Biztech
714 - TRAINING Finance U - Financial Statments 103- 1100am - Biztech
714WBCNA Staff Meeting - 200pm - Biztech
715 Pop Up Code - 600pm - Biztech
715 - TRAINING QuickBooks - Level 1- 830am - Biztech
715 - Free Co-Working Wednesday - 900am - Biztech
715 - White Board Wednesday- 100pm - Biztech
8
715 - Office Hours - 100pm - Biztech
715 - Pop Up Code - 600pm - Biztech
716 - Pop Up Code ndash 600pm-Biztech
716 - Thursday Night Bikes - 4-8 pm - Green St Market
716 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
717 - WBCNA ndash Engage- 100pm - Biztech
717 - Pop Up Code - 600pm - Biztech
717 ndash Space Exploration Celeb 500pm-1000pm ndash SampRC - httprocketcentercom071715space-explora-tion-celebration
717 - STREET FOOD GATHERING - 6-9 pm - Church St
718 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
720 - WBCNA - Society of 75- 1130am - Biztech
720-21ndash Dayton Air Show ndash Dayton OH ndash wwwdaytonairshowcom
720-26 ndash EAA AirVenture Air Show ndash Oshkosh WI ndash wwwairventureorg
721 - Just The Facts - Chamber Orientation - 530pm-630pm -Huntsville Chamber of Commerce
721 - BZ Sensors - 830am - Biztech
721 - TRAINING - Financial U Cash Flow 104 -1100am - Biztech
721 - WBCNA Staff Meeting -200pm - Biztech
722 - CSSA - CMMI Class- 800am - Biztech
722 - Free Co-Working Wednesday - 900am - Biztech
722 - White Board Wednesday -100pm - Biztech
723-25 ndash Space Camp Alumni Festival ndash SampRC - httprocketcentercom072315space-camp-alumni-festival
723 - Ignite - An Entrepreneur Forum - 500pm-700pm - Amendment XXI
723- CSSA - CMMI Class- 800am - Biztech
723 - 515 Entrepreneur Meet Up - 500pm - Biztech
723 - Thursday Night Bikes - 4-8 pm - Green St Market
723 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
724 - Open Tech (HOT Coffee)730am ndash Hudson Alpha
724 - CSSA - CMMI Class - 800am - Biztech
724 - WBCNA- 1000am - Biztech
724 - WBCNA ndash Engage- 100pm - Biztech
724 - Walk and talk - 130pm - Biztech
724ndash Screaming Eagles Golf Tourn 630am ndash RSA - jwishikyahoocom ndash WAS 10 JUL
724 - Friday Night Art Walks - 5-8 pm - Square
725 - BREAKFAST EDITION Gathering - 7-10 am - Northside Square
725 - Taproom Music Tour - 6-9 pm - Salty Nut Brewery
728 - BZ Sensors - 830am - Biztech
728 - TRAINING Finance U Planning for the Future ndash 105 -1100am - Biztech
728 - WBCNA Staff Meeting- 200pm - Biztech
729 - Free Co-Working Wednesday - 900am - Biztech
729 - White Board Wednesday - 100pm - Biztech
729 - Office Hours - 100pm - Biztech
730ndash Korean War Vets Lch (1100-100pm) ndash The Summit ndash GEN Via ndash samnkcknologynet
730 - Thursday Night Bikes - 4-8 pm - Green St Market10
11
730 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
731 - WBCNA ndash Engage -100pm - Biztech
A thank you to the contributing calendars HatsorgBiztechWBCNADowntown HuntsvilleHuntsville Chamber of Commerce
If there are any events I have left out or want more information about just send me a message Want to write something up Did I not cover your event enough Join us
Business Lead Focus
With the passing of June into July and the hottest part of summer still on the horizon many people are taking a moment to catch their breath For some it is a deep breath in - to brace themselves for the rest of the summer and the coming fall For others it is an excuse to hit the beach soak up some sun and enjoy time with their families before schools start back Still let us remember the importance not only of the 4th of July but also the two holidays on either side of it that honor those have served and continue to serve in protection of our freedoms that we hold so dear this past May 25th - Memorial Day and September 7th- Labor Day So in a depar-ture from Perkrsquos usual feature on a specific person event or group who have helped to shape the ecosystem for entrepreneurs and small businesses in the area this issue is focused on freedom it itself
Websterrsquos Dictionary defines freedom as ldquo1 the quality or state of being free as a the absence of necessity coercion or constraint in choice or action b liberation from slavery or restraint from the power of another e the quality of being frank open or outspoken g boldness of conception or executionrdquo among other definitions Wikipedia however inextricably links freedom to liberty a concept that is linked across philosophy politics and society as being free from the actions of outside forces However the working day to day definition varies drastically for many of us We are a country of people who all have our own histories and stories
Now this is just one view of someone who grew up in a town tightly linked to the military and the government ie NASA Marshal Space Flight Center and Redstone Arsenal If it hadnrsquot been for a government that not only protected our rights and liberties wersquod be drowning in forces that seek to take them away We are in an era where the urge to grow independent businesses is on the rise not due truly to a dissatisfaction with the governments rules and regulations but born more of the rise in the entrepreneurial spirit and a surge in the support from those in the gov-ernmental sectors Has the government messed up Are their attempts to keep us safe at times over reaching Do they invade our privacy Yes but just as we discover new freedoms and pur-sue them the government too must learn how best to protect those individuals and their free-doms when the individual pursuit of freedom conflicts Furthermore when they are unable to do so we must make use of our freedoms and pair them with the responsibility to one another to achieve the goals that the government that is bogged down with beuracrisy and pressures from the powerful canrsquot
Freedom also canrsquot function without those who defend and protect Whether it is the statesman who fights in the stage of politics to establish better guidelines for the small business owners or the brave people who serve in the nationrsquos Armed Forces both domestically and across the world 12
13
we all owe a debt of gratitude to them along side our founding fathers Some of whose names have faded into legends but all were entrepreneurs and innovators from George Washington as a soldier farmer landowner distiller and first president to Benjamin Franklin statesman publish-er inventor innovator writer and shrewd businessman While these figures may hold a level of mythical proportions to many even they built upon the lessons of others and moved forward to give us some of the founding values of liberty courage and entrepreneurial spirit that our coun-try enjoys and thrives off of
To some parts of the world America is filled with images of cowboys and a wild freedom loving spirit paired with a love of free speech and crazy ideas sometimes to excess Personally I think we need more of that same crazy spirit in our entrepreneurial attempts Yes a solid plan and foundation are needed to build a good foundation and to grow but sometimes we get so wrapped up in trying to please everyone and dot every last ldquoirdquo and cross every last ldquotrdquo that we paralyze ourselves before we even start
Thatrsquos not to say we donrsquot need patience and rules because freedom without responsibility is anarchy and chaos So where does the balance of freedom vs responsibility weigh in There is a saying that goes only the truly rich and truly poor have absolute freedom because the rich are able to go beyond the common responsibilities and the poor donrsquot have enough to loose So does that put our responsibilities to one another as the defining limit of freedom How do we define those responsibilities For some it is about taking care of our own before others and to hell with everyone else For others it is caring for the welfare of others whether they be man woman child or animal
For me freedom is being who we are and being honest about it Does that mean we have to stay a constant self through out our lives No life is about change just as the water and wind shape stone and as time wears down even the strongest of things we are changed and shaped by the experiences interactions and shifts that life hit is us with
For me freedom is being who we are and being honest about it Does that mean we have to stay a constant self through out our lives No life is about change just as the water and wind shape stone and as time wears down even the strongest of things we are changed and shaped by the experiences interactions and shifts that life hits us with Going into the realm of social media magazines and the extremes of Hollywood we see the changes in actors and actresses as they are changed by their roles We see the changes in politicians as they are faced with the challeng-es and troubles that many of us fight with Being brave isnrsquot a competition just as freedom isnrsquot There are many many others who are fighting much more dangerous enemies so that they can
be who they truly wish to be on the outside as well as on the inside As William Shakespeare put it ldquothis above all to thine ownself be truerdquo and you donrsquot have to be rich famous or powerful to be true to yourself If you are a 6rsquo3rdquo muscled and bearded man with tattoos and see your true self as someone who loves men ballet and fine foods then go for it that is your personal free-dom but you are still responsible for contributing to society and to helping defend othersrsquo free-doms to love and live We must defend the freedom of others with our words and gestures We shouldnrsquot attack them for desiring the same freedom
That is not an open door to those who desire freedom but not responsibilities they go hand in hand If you are one of the poorest and donrsquot feel that you have anything to loose then you must speak up for the others If you are the rich then your task is to throw your money and power around to protect the freedoms of those who canrsquot For everyone in between it is about the bal-ance
So if you ask me what freedom is I say it is the ability to move forward and to chase your goal and dream as far as you can Will there be roadblocks speed bumps caution signs and maybe even a children at play sign Probably but freedom is about going as far as you want It is not about comparing success rates or reaching the same level as another person It is about going as far as you can and desire
As an entrepreneur I ask What is your definition of freedom
Thatrsquos right I want your definition of what Freedom is to you Donrsquot like how I defined it Let me know via email Facebook Instagram Twitter I will post the responses I get in the following issue I want to hear your story and what Freedom means to you
Donrsquot feel that this is the area you want to voice your opinion on Take a look at the plan for the coming issues and pick something from there Donrsquot like those Let me know what topics you do care about and want to write or read about
14
15
Coming Plans and Features
July August =gtTax Free Weekend get organized back to
school B2B outsourced theme
August September =gtCommunity Involvement Non Profit
highlights leadership Council MCC Education Enrichment
September October =gtHalloween Sweet treats Catering
Businesses Taste of HSV
October November =gtExpos and Trade Shows Networking
groups (BNIs TN Valley Alliance MCCHSV CC Breakfast amp Biz Biz Tech
Lunch and Learns Free and low cost seminars etc)
November December =gt Anniversary Issue will this fly
ClassifiedsAt $50 a blurb Small Businesses and Startups can advertise their openings and needs to one another
16
78 - Office Hours ndash 100pm - Biztech
78 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
79 - Alabama Department of Revenue Traning - 1000am-1200pm Huntsville Chamber of Commerce 79 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
79 - Thursday Night Bikes - 4-8 pm - Green St Market
79 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
710 - Open Tech (HOT Coffee)- 730am- Hudson Alpha
710 - WBCNA ndash Engage- 100pm - Biztech
710 - Walk and Talk- 130pm - Biztech
710 - Pop Up Code - 600pm - Biztech
711 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
711 - GROTTO LIGHTS - 6-9 pm -Big Spring Park East
712 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
713 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
714 - Chamber Insight - 1130am-1230pm - Huntsville Chamber of Commerce
714 - BZ Sensors - 830am - Biztech
714 - TRAINING Finance U - Financial Statments 103- 1100am - Biztech
714WBCNA Staff Meeting - 200pm - Biztech
715 Pop Up Code - 600pm - Biztech
715 - TRAINING QuickBooks - Level 1- 830am - Biztech
715 - Free Co-Working Wednesday - 900am - Biztech
715 - White Board Wednesday- 100pm - Biztech
8
715 - Office Hours - 100pm - Biztech
715 - Pop Up Code - 600pm - Biztech
716 - Pop Up Code ndash 600pm-Biztech
716 - Thursday Night Bikes - 4-8 pm - Green St Market
716 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
717 - WBCNA ndash Engage- 100pm - Biztech
717 - Pop Up Code - 600pm - Biztech
717 ndash Space Exploration Celeb 500pm-1000pm ndash SampRC - httprocketcentercom071715space-explora-tion-celebration
717 - STREET FOOD GATHERING - 6-9 pm - Church St
718 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
720 - WBCNA - Society of 75- 1130am - Biztech
720-21ndash Dayton Air Show ndash Dayton OH ndash wwwdaytonairshowcom
720-26 ndash EAA AirVenture Air Show ndash Oshkosh WI ndash wwwairventureorg
721 - Just The Facts - Chamber Orientation - 530pm-630pm -Huntsville Chamber of Commerce
721 - BZ Sensors - 830am - Biztech
721 - TRAINING - Financial U Cash Flow 104 -1100am - Biztech
721 - WBCNA Staff Meeting -200pm - Biztech
722 - CSSA - CMMI Class- 800am - Biztech
722 - Free Co-Working Wednesday - 900am - Biztech
722 - White Board Wednesday -100pm - Biztech
723-25 ndash Space Camp Alumni Festival ndash SampRC - httprocketcentercom072315space-camp-alumni-festival
723 - Ignite - An Entrepreneur Forum - 500pm-700pm - Amendment XXI
723- CSSA - CMMI Class- 800am - Biztech
723 - 515 Entrepreneur Meet Up - 500pm - Biztech
723 - Thursday Night Bikes - 4-8 pm - Green St Market
723 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
724 - Open Tech (HOT Coffee)730am ndash Hudson Alpha
724 - CSSA - CMMI Class - 800am - Biztech
724 - WBCNA- 1000am - Biztech
724 - WBCNA ndash Engage- 100pm - Biztech
724 - Walk and talk - 130pm - Biztech
724ndash Screaming Eagles Golf Tourn 630am ndash RSA - jwishikyahoocom ndash WAS 10 JUL
724 - Friday Night Art Walks - 5-8 pm - Square
725 - BREAKFAST EDITION Gathering - 7-10 am - Northside Square
725 - Taproom Music Tour - 6-9 pm - Salty Nut Brewery
728 - BZ Sensors - 830am - Biztech
728 - TRAINING Finance U Planning for the Future ndash 105 -1100am - Biztech
728 - WBCNA Staff Meeting- 200pm - Biztech
729 - Free Co-Working Wednesday - 900am - Biztech
729 - White Board Wednesday - 100pm - Biztech
729 - Office Hours - 100pm - Biztech
730ndash Korean War Vets Lch (1100-100pm) ndash The Summit ndash GEN Via ndash samnkcknologynet
730 - Thursday Night Bikes - 4-8 pm - Green St Market10
11
730 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
731 - WBCNA ndash Engage -100pm - Biztech
A thank you to the contributing calendars HatsorgBiztechWBCNADowntown HuntsvilleHuntsville Chamber of Commerce
If there are any events I have left out or want more information about just send me a message Want to write something up Did I not cover your event enough Join us
Business Lead Focus
With the passing of June into July and the hottest part of summer still on the horizon many people are taking a moment to catch their breath For some it is a deep breath in - to brace themselves for the rest of the summer and the coming fall For others it is an excuse to hit the beach soak up some sun and enjoy time with their families before schools start back Still let us remember the importance not only of the 4th of July but also the two holidays on either side of it that honor those have served and continue to serve in protection of our freedoms that we hold so dear this past May 25th - Memorial Day and September 7th- Labor Day So in a depar-ture from Perkrsquos usual feature on a specific person event or group who have helped to shape the ecosystem for entrepreneurs and small businesses in the area this issue is focused on freedom it itself
Websterrsquos Dictionary defines freedom as ldquo1 the quality or state of being free as a the absence of necessity coercion or constraint in choice or action b liberation from slavery or restraint from the power of another e the quality of being frank open or outspoken g boldness of conception or executionrdquo among other definitions Wikipedia however inextricably links freedom to liberty a concept that is linked across philosophy politics and society as being free from the actions of outside forces However the working day to day definition varies drastically for many of us We are a country of people who all have our own histories and stories
Now this is just one view of someone who grew up in a town tightly linked to the military and the government ie NASA Marshal Space Flight Center and Redstone Arsenal If it hadnrsquot been for a government that not only protected our rights and liberties wersquod be drowning in forces that seek to take them away We are in an era where the urge to grow independent businesses is on the rise not due truly to a dissatisfaction with the governments rules and regulations but born more of the rise in the entrepreneurial spirit and a surge in the support from those in the gov-ernmental sectors Has the government messed up Are their attempts to keep us safe at times over reaching Do they invade our privacy Yes but just as we discover new freedoms and pur-sue them the government too must learn how best to protect those individuals and their free-doms when the individual pursuit of freedom conflicts Furthermore when they are unable to do so we must make use of our freedoms and pair them with the responsibility to one another to achieve the goals that the government that is bogged down with beuracrisy and pressures from the powerful canrsquot
Freedom also canrsquot function without those who defend and protect Whether it is the statesman who fights in the stage of politics to establish better guidelines for the small business owners or the brave people who serve in the nationrsquos Armed Forces both domestically and across the world 12
13
we all owe a debt of gratitude to them along side our founding fathers Some of whose names have faded into legends but all were entrepreneurs and innovators from George Washington as a soldier farmer landowner distiller and first president to Benjamin Franklin statesman publish-er inventor innovator writer and shrewd businessman While these figures may hold a level of mythical proportions to many even they built upon the lessons of others and moved forward to give us some of the founding values of liberty courage and entrepreneurial spirit that our coun-try enjoys and thrives off of
To some parts of the world America is filled with images of cowboys and a wild freedom loving spirit paired with a love of free speech and crazy ideas sometimes to excess Personally I think we need more of that same crazy spirit in our entrepreneurial attempts Yes a solid plan and foundation are needed to build a good foundation and to grow but sometimes we get so wrapped up in trying to please everyone and dot every last ldquoirdquo and cross every last ldquotrdquo that we paralyze ourselves before we even start
Thatrsquos not to say we donrsquot need patience and rules because freedom without responsibility is anarchy and chaos So where does the balance of freedom vs responsibility weigh in There is a saying that goes only the truly rich and truly poor have absolute freedom because the rich are able to go beyond the common responsibilities and the poor donrsquot have enough to loose So does that put our responsibilities to one another as the defining limit of freedom How do we define those responsibilities For some it is about taking care of our own before others and to hell with everyone else For others it is caring for the welfare of others whether they be man woman child or animal
For me freedom is being who we are and being honest about it Does that mean we have to stay a constant self through out our lives No life is about change just as the water and wind shape stone and as time wears down even the strongest of things we are changed and shaped by the experiences interactions and shifts that life hit is us with
For me freedom is being who we are and being honest about it Does that mean we have to stay a constant self through out our lives No life is about change just as the water and wind shape stone and as time wears down even the strongest of things we are changed and shaped by the experiences interactions and shifts that life hits us with Going into the realm of social media magazines and the extremes of Hollywood we see the changes in actors and actresses as they are changed by their roles We see the changes in politicians as they are faced with the challeng-es and troubles that many of us fight with Being brave isnrsquot a competition just as freedom isnrsquot There are many many others who are fighting much more dangerous enemies so that they can
be who they truly wish to be on the outside as well as on the inside As William Shakespeare put it ldquothis above all to thine ownself be truerdquo and you donrsquot have to be rich famous or powerful to be true to yourself If you are a 6rsquo3rdquo muscled and bearded man with tattoos and see your true self as someone who loves men ballet and fine foods then go for it that is your personal free-dom but you are still responsible for contributing to society and to helping defend othersrsquo free-doms to love and live We must defend the freedom of others with our words and gestures We shouldnrsquot attack them for desiring the same freedom
That is not an open door to those who desire freedom but not responsibilities they go hand in hand If you are one of the poorest and donrsquot feel that you have anything to loose then you must speak up for the others If you are the rich then your task is to throw your money and power around to protect the freedoms of those who canrsquot For everyone in between it is about the bal-ance
So if you ask me what freedom is I say it is the ability to move forward and to chase your goal and dream as far as you can Will there be roadblocks speed bumps caution signs and maybe even a children at play sign Probably but freedom is about going as far as you want It is not about comparing success rates or reaching the same level as another person It is about going as far as you can and desire
As an entrepreneur I ask What is your definition of freedom
Thatrsquos right I want your definition of what Freedom is to you Donrsquot like how I defined it Let me know via email Facebook Instagram Twitter I will post the responses I get in the following issue I want to hear your story and what Freedom means to you
Donrsquot feel that this is the area you want to voice your opinion on Take a look at the plan for the coming issues and pick something from there Donrsquot like those Let me know what topics you do care about and want to write or read about
14
15
Coming Plans and Features
July August =gtTax Free Weekend get organized back to
school B2B outsourced theme
August September =gtCommunity Involvement Non Profit
highlights leadership Council MCC Education Enrichment
September October =gtHalloween Sweet treats Catering
Businesses Taste of HSV
October November =gtExpos and Trade Shows Networking
groups (BNIs TN Valley Alliance MCCHSV CC Breakfast amp Biz Biz Tech
Lunch and Learns Free and low cost seminars etc)
November December =gt Anniversary Issue will this fly
ClassifiedsAt $50 a blurb Small Businesses and Startups can advertise their openings and needs to one another
16
715 - Office Hours - 100pm - Biztech
715 - Pop Up Code - 600pm - Biztech
716 - Pop Up Code ndash 600pm-Biztech
716 - Thursday Night Bikes - 4-8 pm - Green St Market
716 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
717 - WBCNA ndash Engage- 100pm - Biztech
717 - Pop Up Code - 600pm - Biztech
717 ndash Space Exploration Celeb 500pm-1000pm ndash SampRC - httprocketcentercom071715space-explora-tion-celebration
717 - STREET FOOD GATHERING - 6-9 pm - Church St
718 - Pop Up Code- 600pm - Biztech
720 - WBCNA - Society of 75- 1130am - Biztech
720-21ndash Dayton Air Show ndash Dayton OH ndash wwwdaytonairshowcom
720-26 ndash EAA AirVenture Air Show ndash Oshkosh WI ndash wwwairventureorg
721 - Just The Facts - Chamber Orientation - 530pm-630pm -Huntsville Chamber of Commerce
721 - BZ Sensors - 830am - Biztech
721 - TRAINING - Financial U Cash Flow 104 -1100am - Biztech
721 - WBCNA Staff Meeting -200pm - Biztech
722 - CSSA - CMMI Class- 800am - Biztech
722 - Free Co-Working Wednesday - 900am - Biztech
722 - White Board Wednesday -100pm - Biztech
723-25 ndash Space Camp Alumni Festival ndash SampRC - httprocketcentercom072315space-camp-alumni-festival
723 - Ignite - An Entrepreneur Forum - 500pm-700pm - Amendment XXI
723- CSSA - CMMI Class- 800am - Biztech
723 - 515 Entrepreneur Meet Up - 500pm - Biztech
723 - Thursday Night Bikes - 4-8 pm - Green St Market
723 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
724 - Open Tech (HOT Coffee)730am ndash Hudson Alpha
724 - CSSA - CMMI Class - 800am - Biztech
724 - WBCNA- 1000am - Biztech
724 - WBCNA ndash Engage- 100pm - Biztech
724 - Walk and talk - 130pm - Biztech
724ndash Screaming Eagles Golf Tourn 630am ndash RSA - jwishikyahoocom ndash WAS 10 JUL
724 - Friday Night Art Walks - 5-8 pm - Square
725 - BREAKFAST EDITION Gathering - 7-10 am - Northside Square
725 - Taproom Music Tour - 6-9 pm - Salty Nut Brewery
728 - BZ Sensors - 830am - Biztech
728 - TRAINING Finance U Planning for the Future ndash 105 -1100am - Biztech
728 - WBCNA Staff Meeting- 200pm - Biztech
729 - Free Co-Working Wednesday - 900am - Biztech
729 - White Board Wednesday - 100pm - Biztech
729 - Office Hours - 100pm - Biztech
730ndash Korean War Vets Lch (1100-100pm) ndash The Summit ndash GEN Via ndash samnkcknologynet
730 - Thursday Night Bikes - 4-8 pm - Green St Market10
11
730 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
731 - WBCNA ndash Engage -100pm - Biztech
A thank you to the contributing calendars HatsorgBiztechWBCNADowntown HuntsvilleHuntsville Chamber of Commerce
If there are any events I have left out or want more information about just send me a message Want to write something up Did I not cover your event enough Join us
Business Lead Focus
With the passing of June into July and the hottest part of summer still on the horizon many people are taking a moment to catch their breath For some it is a deep breath in - to brace themselves for the rest of the summer and the coming fall For others it is an excuse to hit the beach soak up some sun and enjoy time with their families before schools start back Still let us remember the importance not only of the 4th of July but also the two holidays on either side of it that honor those have served and continue to serve in protection of our freedoms that we hold so dear this past May 25th - Memorial Day and September 7th- Labor Day So in a depar-ture from Perkrsquos usual feature on a specific person event or group who have helped to shape the ecosystem for entrepreneurs and small businesses in the area this issue is focused on freedom it itself
Websterrsquos Dictionary defines freedom as ldquo1 the quality or state of being free as a the absence of necessity coercion or constraint in choice or action b liberation from slavery or restraint from the power of another e the quality of being frank open or outspoken g boldness of conception or executionrdquo among other definitions Wikipedia however inextricably links freedom to liberty a concept that is linked across philosophy politics and society as being free from the actions of outside forces However the working day to day definition varies drastically for many of us We are a country of people who all have our own histories and stories
Now this is just one view of someone who grew up in a town tightly linked to the military and the government ie NASA Marshal Space Flight Center and Redstone Arsenal If it hadnrsquot been for a government that not only protected our rights and liberties wersquod be drowning in forces that seek to take them away We are in an era where the urge to grow independent businesses is on the rise not due truly to a dissatisfaction with the governments rules and regulations but born more of the rise in the entrepreneurial spirit and a surge in the support from those in the gov-ernmental sectors Has the government messed up Are their attempts to keep us safe at times over reaching Do they invade our privacy Yes but just as we discover new freedoms and pur-sue them the government too must learn how best to protect those individuals and their free-doms when the individual pursuit of freedom conflicts Furthermore when they are unable to do so we must make use of our freedoms and pair them with the responsibility to one another to achieve the goals that the government that is bogged down with beuracrisy and pressures from the powerful canrsquot
Freedom also canrsquot function without those who defend and protect Whether it is the statesman who fights in the stage of politics to establish better guidelines for the small business owners or the brave people who serve in the nationrsquos Armed Forces both domestically and across the world 12
13
we all owe a debt of gratitude to them along side our founding fathers Some of whose names have faded into legends but all were entrepreneurs and innovators from George Washington as a soldier farmer landowner distiller and first president to Benjamin Franklin statesman publish-er inventor innovator writer and shrewd businessman While these figures may hold a level of mythical proportions to many even they built upon the lessons of others and moved forward to give us some of the founding values of liberty courage and entrepreneurial spirit that our coun-try enjoys and thrives off of
To some parts of the world America is filled with images of cowboys and a wild freedom loving spirit paired with a love of free speech and crazy ideas sometimes to excess Personally I think we need more of that same crazy spirit in our entrepreneurial attempts Yes a solid plan and foundation are needed to build a good foundation and to grow but sometimes we get so wrapped up in trying to please everyone and dot every last ldquoirdquo and cross every last ldquotrdquo that we paralyze ourselves before we even start
Thatrsquos not to say we donrsquot need patience and rules because freedom without responsibility is anarchy and chaos So where does the balance of freedom vs responsibility weigh in There is a saying that goes only the truly rich and truly poor have absolute freedom because the rich are able to go beyond the common responsibilities and the poor donrsquot have enough to loose So does that put our responsibilities to one another as the defining limit of freedom How do we define those responsibilities For some it is about taking care of our own before others and to hell with everyone else For others it is caring for the welfare of others whether they be man woman child or animal
For me freedom is being who we are and being honest about it Does that mean we have to stay a constant self through out our lives No life is about change just as the water and wind shape stone and as time wears down even the strongest of things we are changed and shaped by the experiences interactions and shifts that life hit is us with
For me freedom is being who we are and being honest about it Does that mean we have to stay a constant self through out our lives No life is about change just as the water and wind shape stone and as time wears down even the strongest of things we are changed and shaped by the experiences interactions and shifts that life hits us with Going into the realm of social media magazines and the extremes of Hollywood we see the changes in actors and actresses as they are changed by their roles We see the changes in politicians as they are faced with the challeng-es and troubles that many of us fight with Being brave isnrsquot a competition just as freedom isnrsquot There are many many others who are fighting much more dangerous enemies so that they can
be who they truly wish to be on the outside as well as on the inside As William Shakespeare put it ldquothis above all to thine ownself be truerdquo and you donrsquot have to be rich famous or powerful to be true to yourself If you are a 6rsquo3rdquo muscled and bearded man with tattoos and see your true self as someone who loves men ballet and fine foods then go for it that is your personal free-dom but you are still responsible for contributing to society and to helping defend othersrsquo free-doms to love and live We must defend the freedom of others with our words and gestures We shouldnrsquot attack them for desiring the same freedom
That is not an open door to those who desire freedom but not responsibilities they go hand in hand If you are one of the poorest and donrsquot feel that you have anything to loose then you must speak up for the others If you are the rich then your task is to throw your money and power around to protect the freedoms of those who canrsquot For everyone in between it is about the bal-ance
So if you ask me what freedom is I say it is the ability to move forward and to chase your goal and dream as far as you can Will there be roadblocks speed bumps caution signs and maybe even a children at play sign Probably but freedom is about going as far as you want It is not about comparing success rates or reaching the same level as another person It is about going as far as you can and desire
As an entrepreneur I ask What is your definition of freedom
Thatrsquos right I want your definition of what Freedom is to you Donrsquot like how I defined it Let me know via email Facebook Instagram Twitter I will post the responses I get in the following issue I want to hear your story and what Freedom means to you
Donrsquot feel that this is the area you want to voice your opinion on Take a look at the plan for the coming issues and pick something from there Donrsquot like those Let me know what topics you do care about and want to write or read about
14
15
Coming Plans and Features
July August =gtTax Free Weekend get organized back to
school B2B outsourced theme
August September =gtCommunity Involvement Non Profit
highlights leadership Council MCC Education Enrichment
September October =gtHalloween Sweet treats Catering
Businesses Taste of HSV
October November =gtExpos and Trade Shows Networking
groups (BNIs TN Valley Alliance MCCHSV CC Breakfast amp Biz Biz Tech
Lunch and Learns Free and low cost seminars etc)
November December =gt Anniversary Issue will this fly
ClassifiedsAt $50 a blurb Small Businesses and Startups can advertise their openings and needs to one another
16
723-25 ndash Space Camp Alumni Festival ndash SampRC - httprocketcentercom072315space-camp-alumni-festival
723 - Ignite - An Entrepreneur Forum - 500pm-700pm - Amendment XXI
723- CSSA - CMMI Class- 800am - Biztech
723 - 515 Entrepreneur Meet Up - 500pm - Biztech
723 - Thursday Night Bikes - 4-8 pm - Green St Market
723 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
724 - Open Tech (HOT Coffee)730am ndash Hudson Alpha
724 - CSSA - CMMI Class - 800am - Biztech
724 - WBCNA- 1000am - Biztech
724 - WBCNA ndash Engage- 100pm - Biztech
724 - Walk and talk - 130pm - Biztech
724ndash Screaming Eagles Golf Tourn 630am ndash RSA - jwishikyahoocom ndash WAS 10 JUL
724 - Friday Night Art Walks - 5-8 pm - Square
725 - BREAKFAST EDITION Gathering - 7-10 am - Northside Square
725 - Taproom Music Tour - 6-9 pm - Salty Nut Brewery
728 - BZ Sensors - 830am - Biztech
728 - TRAINING Finance U Planning for the Future ndash 105 -1100am - Biztech
728 - WBCNA Staff Meeting- 200pm - Biztech
729 - Free Co-Working Wednesday - 900am - Biztech
729 - White Board Wednesday - 100pm - Biztech
729 - Office Hours - 100pm - Biztech
730ndash Korean War Vets Lch (1100-100pm) ndash The Summit ndash GEN Via ndash samnkcknologynet
730 - Thursday Night Bikes - 4-8 pm - Green St Market10
11
730 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
731 - WBCNA ndash Engage -100pm - Biztech
A thank you to the contributing calendars HatsorgBiztechWBCNADowntown HuntsvilleHuntsville Chamber of Commerce
If there are any events I have left out or want more information about just send me a message Want to write something up Did I not cover your event enough Join us
Business Lead Focus
With the passing of June into July and the hottest part of summer still on the horizon many people are taking a moment to catch their breath For some it is a deep breath in - to brace themselves for the rest of the summer and the coming fall For others it is an excuse to hit the beach soak up some sun and enjoy time with their families before schools start back Still let us remember the importance not only of the 4th of July but also the two holidays on either side of it that honor those have served and continue to serve in protection of our freedoms that we hold so dear this past May 25th - Memorial Day and September 7th- Labor Day So in a depar-ture from Perkrsquos usual feature on a specific person event or group who have helped to shape the ecosystem for entrepreneurs and small businesses in the area this issue is focused on freedom it itself
Websterrsquos Dictionary defines freedom as ldquo1 the quality or state of being free as a the absence of necessity coercion or constraint in choice or action b liberation from slavery or restraint from the power of another e the quality of being frank open or outspoken g boldness of conception or executionrdquo among other definitions Wikipedia however inextricably links freedom to liberty a concept that is linked across philosophy politics and society as being free from the actions of outside forces However the working day to day definition varies drastically for many of us We are a country of people who all have our own histories and stories
Now this is just one view of someone who grew up in a town tightly linked to the military and the government ie NASA Marshal Space Flight Center and Redstone Arsenal If it hadnrsquot been for a government that not only protected our rights and liberties wersquod be drowning in forces that seek to take them away We are in an era where the urge to grow independent businesses is on the rise not due truly to a dissatisfaction with the governments rules and regulations but born more of the rise in the entrepreneurial spirit and a surge in the support from those in the gov-ernmental sectors Has the government messed up Are their attempts to keep us safe at times over reaching Do they invade our privacy Yes but just as we discover new freedoms and pur-sue them the government too must learn how best to protect those individuals and their free-doms when the individual pursuit of freedom conflicts Furthermore when they are unable to do so we must make use of our freedoms and pair them with the responsibility to one another to achieve the goals that the government that is bogged down with beuracrisy and pressures from the powerful canrsquot
Freedom also canrsquot function without those who defend and protect Whether it is the statesman who fights in the stage of politics to establish better guidelines for the small business owners or the brave people who serve in the nationrsquos Armed Forces both domestically and across the world 12
13
we all owe a debt of gratitude to them along side our founding fathers Some of whose names have faded into legends but all were entrepreneurs and innovators from George Washington as a soldier farmer landowner distiller and first president to Benjamin Franklin statesman publish-er inventor innovator writer and shrewd businessman While these figures may hold a level of mythical proportions to many even they built upon the lessons of others and moved forward to give us some of the founding values of liberty courage and entrepreneurial spirit that our coun-try enjoys and thrives off of
To some parts of the world America is filled with images of cowboys and a wild freedom loving spirit paired with a love of free speech and crazy ideas sometimes to excess Personally I think we need more of that same crazy spirit in our entrepreneurial attempts Yes a solid plan and foundation are needed to build a good foundation and to grow but sometimes we get so wrapped up in trying to please everyone and dot every last ldquoirdquo and cross every last ldquotrdquo that we paralyze ourselves before we even start
Thatrsquos not to say we donrsquot need patience and rules because freedom without responsibility is anarchy and chaos So where does the balance of freedom vs responsibility weigh in There is a saying that goes only the truly rich and truly poor have absolute freedom because the rich are able to go beyond the common responsibilities and the poor donrsquot have enough to loose So does that put our responsibilities to one another as the defining limit of freedom How do we define those responsibilities For some it is about taking care of our own before others and to hell with everyone else For others it is caring for the welfare of others whether they be man woman child or animal
For me freedom is being who we are and being honest about it Does that mean we have to stay a constant self through out our lives No life is about change just as the water and wind shape stone and as time wears down even the strongest of things we are changed and shaped by the experiences interactions and shifts that life hit is us with
For me freedom is being who we are and being honest about it Does that mean we have to stay a constant self through out our lives No life is about change just as the water and wind shape stone and as time wears down even the strongest of things we are changed and shaped by the experiences interactions and shifts that life hits us with Going into the realm of social media magazines and the extremes of Hollywood we see the changes in actors and actresses as they are changed by their roles We see the changes in politicians as they are faced with the challeng-es and troubles that many of us fight with Being brave isnrsquot a competition just as freedom isnrsquot There are many many others who are fighting much more dangerous enemies so that they can
be who they truly wish to be on the outside as well as on the inside As William Shakespeare put it ldquothis above all to thine ownself be truerdquo and you donrsquot have to be rich famous or powerful to be true to yourself If you are a 6rsquo3rdquo muscled and bearded man with tattoos and see your true self as someone who loves men ballet and fine foods then go for it that is your personal free-dom but you are still responsible for contributing to society and to helping defend othersrsquo free-doms to love and live We must defend the freedom of others with our words and gestures We shouldnrsquot attack them for desiring the same freedom
That is not an open door to those who desire freedom but not responsibilities they go hand in hand If you are one of the poorest and donrsquot feel that you have anything to loose then you must speak up for the others If you are the rich then your task is to throw your money and power around to protect the freedoms of those who canrsquot For everyone in between it is about the bal-ance
So if you ask me what freedom is I say it is the ability to move forward and to chase your goal and dream as far as you can Will there be roadblocks speed bumps caution signs and maybe even a children at play sign Probably but freedom is about going as far as you want It is not about comparing success rates or reaching the same level as another person It is about going as far as you can and desire
As an entrepreneur I ask What is your definition of freedom
Thatrsquos right I want your definition of what Freedom is to you Donrsquot like how I defined it Let me know via email Facebook Instagram Twitter I will post the responses I get in the following issue I want to hear your story and what Freedom means to you
Donrsquot feel that this is the area you want to voice your opinion on Take a look at the plan for the coming issues and pick something from there Donrsquot like those Let me know what topics you do care about and want to write or read about
14
15
Coming Plans and Features
July August =gtTax Free Weekend get organized back to
school B2B outsourced theme
August September =gtCommunity Involvement Non Profit
highlights leadership Council MCC Education Enrichment
September October =gtHalloween Sweet treats Catering
Businesses Taste of HSV
October November =gtExpos and Trade Shows Networking
groups (BNIs TN Valley Alliance MCCHSV CC Breakfast amp Biz Biz Tech
Lunch and Learns Free and low cost seminars etc)
November December =gt Anniversary Issue will this fly
ClassifiedsAt $50 a blurb Small Businesses and Startups can advertise their openings and needs to one another
16
11
730 - Jam Session - 5-7 pm - Westside Square
731 - WBCNA ndash Engage -100pm - Biztech
A thank you to the contributing calendars HatsorgBiztechWBCNADowntown HuntsvilleHuntsville Chamber of Commerce
If there are any events I have left out or want more information about just send me a message Want to write something up Did I not cover your event enough Join us
Business Lead Focus
With the passing of June into July and the hottest part of summer still on the horizon many people are taking a moment to catch their breath For some it is a deep breath in - to brace themselves for the rest of the summer and the coming fall For others it is an excuse to hit the beach soak up some sun and enjoy time with their families before schools start back Still let us remember the importance not only of the 4th of July but also the two holidays on either side of it that honor those have served and continue to serve in protection of our freedoms that we hold so dear this past May 25th - Memorial Day and September 7th- Labor Day So in a depar-ture from Perkrsquos usual feature on a specific person event or group who have helped to shape the ecosystem for entrepreneurs and small businesses in the area this issue is focused on freedom it itself
Websterrsquos Dictionary defines freedom as ldquo1 the quality or state of being free as a the absence of necessity coercion or constraint in choice or action b liberation from slavery or restraint from the power of another e the quality of being frank open or outspoken g boldness of conception or executionrdquo among other definitions Wikipedia however inextricably links freedom to liberty a concept that is linked across philosophy politics and society as being free from the actions of outside forces However the working day to day definition varies drastically for many of us We are a country of people who all have our own histories and stories
Now this is just one view of someone who grew up in a town tightly linked to the military and the government ie NASA Marshal Space Flight Center and Redstone Arsenal If it hadnrsquot been for a government that not only protected our rights and liberties wersquod be drowning in forces that seek to take them away We are in an era where the urge to grow independent businesses is on the rise not due truly to a dissatisfaction with the governments rules and regulations but born more of the rise in the entrepreneurial spirit and a surge in the support from those in the gov-ernmental sectors Has the government messed up Are their attempts to keep us safe at times over reaching Do they invade our privacy Yes but just as we discover new freedoms and pur-sue them the government too must learn how best to protect those individuals and their free-doms when the individual pursuit of freedom conflicts Furthermore when they are unable to do so we must make use of our freedoms and pair them with the responsibility to one another to achieve the goals that the government that is bogged down with beuracrisy and pressures from the powerful canrsquot
Freedom also canrsquot function without those who defend and protect Whether it is the statesman who fights in the stage of politics to establish better guidelines for the small business owners or the brave people who serve in the nationrsquos Armed Forces both domestically and across the world 12
13
we all owe a debt of gratitude to them along side our founding fathers Some of whose names have faded into legends but all were entrepreneurs and innovators from George Washington as a soldier farmer landowner distiller and first president to Benjamin Franklin statesman publish-er inventor innovator writer and shrewd businessman While these figures may hold a level of mythical proportions to many even they built upon the lessons of others and moved forward to give us some of the founding values of liberty courage and entrepreneurial spirit that our coun-try enjoys and thrives off of
To some parts of the world America is filled with images of cowboys and a wild freedom loving spirit paired with a love of free speech and crazy ideas sometimes to excess Personally I think we need more of that same crazy spirit in our entrepreneurial attempts Yes a solid plan and foundation are needed to build a good foundation and to grow but sometimes we get so wrapped up in trying to please everyone and dot every last ldquoirdquo and cross every last ldquotrdquo that we paralyze ourselves before we even start
Thatrsquos not to say we donrsquot need patience and rules because freedom without responsibility is anarchy and chaos So where does the balance of freedom vs responsibility weigh in There is a saying that goes only the truly rich and truly poor have absolute freedom because the rich are able to go beyond the common responsibilities and the poor donrsquot have enough to loose So does that put our responsibilities to one another as the defining limit of freedom How do we define those responsibilities For some it is about taking care of our own before others and to hell with everyone else For others it is caring for the welfare of others whether they be man woman child or animal
For me freedom is being who we are and being honest about it Does that mean we have to stay a constant self through out our lives No life is about change just as the water and wind shape stone and as time wears down even the strongest of things we are changed and shaped by the experiences interactions and shifts that life hit is us with
For me freedom is being who we are and being honest about it Does that mean we have to stay a constant self through out our lives No life is about change just as the water and wind shape stone and as time wears down even the strongest of things we are changed and shaped by the experiences interactions and shifts that life hits us with Going into the realm of social media magazines and the extremes of Hollywood we see the changes in actors and actresses as they are changed by their roles We see the changes in politicians as they are faced with the challeng-es and troubles that many of us fight with Being brave isnrsquot a competition just as freedom isnrsquot There are many many others who are fighting much more dangerous enemies so that they can
be who they truly wish to be on the outside as well as on the inside As William Shakespeare put it ldquothis above all to thine ownself be truerdquo and you donrsquot have to be rich famous or powerful to be true to yourself If you are a 6rsquo3rdquo muscled and bearded man with tattoos and see your true self as someone who loves men ballet and fine foods then go for it that is your personal free-dom but you are still responsible for contributing to society and to helping defend othersrsquo free-doms to love and live We must defend the freedom of others with our words and gestures We shouldnrsquot attack them for desiring the same freedom
That is not an open door to those who desire freedom but not responsibilities they go hand in hand If you are one of the poorest and donrsquot feel that you have anything to loose then you must speak up for the others If you are the rich then your task is to throw your money and power around to protect the freedoms of those who canrsquot For everyone in between it is about the bal-ance
So if you ask me what freedom is I say it is the ability to move forward and to chase your goal and dream as far as you can Will there be roadblocks speed bumps caution signs and maybe even a children at play sign Probably but freedom is about going as far as you want It is not about comparing success rates or reaching the same level as another person It is about going as far as you can and desire
As an entrepreneur I ask What is your definition of freedom
Thatrsquos right I want your definition of what Freedom is to you Donrsquot like how I defined it Let me know via email Facebook Instagram Twitter I will post the responses I get in the following issue I want to hear your story and what Freedom means to you
Donrsquot feel that this is the area you want to voice your opinion on Take a look at the plan for the coming issues and pick something from there Donrsquot like those Let me know what topics you do care about and want to write or read about
14
15
Coming Plans and Features
July August =gtTax Free Weekend get organized back to
school B2B outsourced theme
August September =gtCommunity Involvement Non Profit
highlights leadership Council MCC Education Enrichment
September October =gtHalloween Sweet treats Catering
Businesses Taste of HSV
October November =gtExpos and Trade Shows Networking
groups (BNIs TN Valley Alliance MCCHSV CC Breakfast amp Biz Biz Tech
Lunch and Learns Free and low cost seminars etc)
November December =gt Anniversary Issue will this fly
ClassifiedsAt $50 a blurb Small Businesses and Startups can advertise their openings and needs to one another
16
Business Lead Focus
With the passing of June into July and the hottest part of summer still on the horizon many people are taking a moment to catch their breath For some it is a deep breath in - to brace themselves for the rest of the summer and the coming fall For others it is an excuse to hit the beach soak up some sun and enjoy time with their families before schools start back Still let us remember the importance not only of the 4th of July but also the two holidays on either side of it that honor those have served and continue to serve in protection of our freedoms that we hold so dear this past May 25th - Memorial Day and September 7th- Labor Day So in a depar-ture from Perkrsquos usual feature on a specific person event or group who have helped to shape the ecosystem for entrepreneurs and small businesses in the area this issue is focused on freedom it itself
Websterrsquos Dictionary defines freedom as ldquo1 the quality or state of being free as a the absence of necessity coercion or constraint in choice or action b liberation from slavery or restraint from the power of another e the quality of being frank open or outspoken g boldness of conception or executionrdquo among other definitions Wikipedia however inextricably links freedom to liberty a concept that is linked across philosophy politics and society as being free from the actions of outside forces However the working day to day definition varies drastically for many of us We are a country of people who all have our own histories and stories
Now this is just one view of someone who grew up in a town tightly linked to the military and the government ie NASA Marshal Space Flight Center and Redstone Arsenal If it hadnrsquot been for a government that not only protected our rights and liberties wersquod be drowning in forces that seek to take them away We are in an era where the urge to grow independent businesses is on the rise not due truly to a dissatisfaction with the governments rules and regulations but born more of the rise in the entrepreneurial spirit and a surge in the support from those in the gov-ernmental sectors Has the government messed up Are their attempts to keep us safe at times over reaching Do they invade our privacy Yes but just as we discover new freedoms and pur-sue them the government too must learn how best to protect those individuals and their free-doms when the individual pursuit of freedom conflicts Furthermore when they are unable to do so we must make use of our freedoms and pair them with the responsibility to one another to achieve the goals that the government that is bogged down with beuracrisy and pressures from the powerful canrsquot
Freedom also canrsquot function without those who defend and protect Whether it is the statesman who fights in the stage of politics to establish better guidelines for the small business owners or the brave people who serve in the nationrsquos Armed Forces both domestically and across the world 12
13
we all owe a debt of gratitude to them along side our founding fathers Some of whose names have faded into legends but all were entrepreneurs and innovators from George Washington as a soldier farmer landowner distiller and first president to Benjamin Franklin statesman publish-er inventor innovator writer and shrewd businessman While these figures may hold a level of mythical proportions to many even they built upon the lessons of others and moved forward to give us some of the founding values of liberty courage and entrepreneurial spirit that our coun-try enjoys and thrives off of
To some parts of the world America is filled with images of cowboys and a wild freedom loving spirit paired with a love of free speech and crazy ideas sometimes to excess Personally I think we need more of that same crazy spirit in our entrepreneurial attempts Yes a solid plan and foundation are needed to build a good foundation and to grow but sometimes we get so wrapped up in trying to please everyone and dot every last ldquoirdquo and cross every last ldquotrdquo that we paralyze ourselves before we even start
Thatrsquos not to say we donrsquot need patience and rules because freedom without responsibility is anarchy and chaos So where does the balance of freedom vs responsibility weigh in There is a saying that goes only the truly rich and truly poor have absolute freedom because the rich are able to go beyond the common responsibilities and the poor donrsquot have enough to loose So does that put our responsibilities to one another as the defining limit of freedom How do we define those responsibilities For some it is about taking care of our own before others and to hell with everyone else For others it is caring for the welfare of others whether they be man woman child or animal
For me freedom is being who we are and being honest about it Does that mean we have to stay a constant self through out our lives No life is about change just as the water and wind shape stone and as time wears down even the strongest of things we are changed and shaped by the experiences interactions and shifts that life hit is us with
For me freedom is being who we are and being honest about it Does that mean we have to stay a constant self through out our lives No life is about change just as the water and wind shape stone and as time wears down even the strongest of things we are changed and shaped by the experiences interactions and shifts that life hits us with Going into the realm of social media magazines and the extremes of Hollywood we see the changes in actors and actresses as they are changed by their roles We see the changes in politicians as they are faced with the challeng-es and troubles that many of us fight with Being brave isnrsquot a competition just as freedom isnrsquot There are many many others who are fighting much more dangerous enemies so that they can
be who they truly wish to be on the outside as well as on the inside As William Shakespeare put it ldquothis above all to thine ownself be truerdquo and you donrsquot have to be rich famous or powerful to be true to yourself If you are a 6rsquo3rdquo muscled and bearded man with tattoos and see your true self as someone who loves men ballet and fine foods then go for it that is your personal free-dom but you are still responsible for contributing to society and to helping defend othersrsquo free-doms to love and live We must defend the freedom of others with our words and gestures We shouldnrsquot attack them for desiring the same freedom
That is not an open door to those who desire freedom but not responsibilities they go hand in hand If you are one of the poorest and donrsquot feel that you have anything to loose then you must speak up for the others If you are the rich then your task is to throw your money and power around to protect the freedoms of those who canrsquot For everyone in between it is about the bal-ance
So if you ask me what freedom is I say it is the ability to move forward and to chase your goal and dream as far as you can Will there be roadblocks speed bumps caution signs and maybe even a children at play sign Probably but freedom is about going as far as you want It is not about comparing success rates or reaching the same level as another person It is about going as far as you can and desire
As an entrepreneur I ask What is your definition of freedom
Thatrsquos right I want your definition of what Freedom is to you Donrsquot like how I defined it Let me know via email Facebook Instagram Twitter I will post the responses I get in the following issue I want to hear your story and what Freedom means to you
Donrsquot feel that this is the area you want to voice your opinion on Take a look at the plan for the coming issues and pick something from there Donrsquot like those Let me know what topics you do care about and want to write or read about
14
15
Coming Plans and Features
July August =gtTax Free Weekend get organized back to
school B2B outsourced theme
August September =gtCommunity Involvement Non Profit
highlights leadership Council MCC Education Enrichment
September October =gtHalloween Sweet treats Catering
Businesses Taste of HSV
October November =gtExpos and Trade Shows Networking
groups (BNIs TN Valley Alliance MCCHSV CC Breakfast amp Biz Biz Tech
Lunch and Learns Free and low cost seminars etc)
November December =gt Anniversary Issue will this fly
ClassifiedsAt $50 a blurb Small Businesses and Startups can advertise their openings and needs to one another
16
13
we all owe a debt of gratitude to them along side our founding fathers Some of whose names have faded into legends but all were entrepreneurs and innovators from George Washington as a soldier farmer landowner distiller and first president to Benjamin Franklin statesman publish-er inventor innovator writer and shrewd businessman While these figures may hold a level of mythical proportions to many even they built upon the lessons of others and moved forward to give us some of the founding values of liberty courage and entrepreneurial spirit that our coun-try enjoys and thrives off of
To some parts of the world America is filled with images of cowboys and a wild freedom loving spirit paired with a love of free speech and crazy ideas sometimes to excess Personally I think we need more of that same crazy spirit in our entrepreneurial attempts Yes a solid plan and foundation are needed to build a good foundation and to grow but sometimes we get so wrapped up in trying to please everyone and dot every last ldquoirdquo and cross every last ldquotrdquo that we paralyze ourselves before we even start
Thatrsquos not to say we donrsquot need patience and rules because freedom without responsibility is anarchy and chaos So where does the balance of freedom vs responsibility weigh in There is a saying that goes only the truly rich and truly poor have absolute freedom because the rich are able to go beyond the common responsibilities and the poor donrsquot have enough to loose So does that put our responsibilities to one another as the defining limit of freedom How do we define those responsibilities For some it is about taking care of our own before others and to hell with everyone else For others it is caring for the welfare of others whether they be man woman child or animal
For me freedom is being who we are and being honest about it Does that mean we have to stay a constant self through out our lives No life is about change just as the water and wind shape stone and as time wears down even the strongest of things we are changed and shaped by the experiences interactions and shifts that life hit is us with
For me freedom is being who we are and being honest about it Does that mean we have to stay a constant self through out our lives No life is about change just as the water and wind shape stone and as time wears down even the strongest of things we are changed and shaped by the experiences interactions and shifts that life hits us with Going into the realm of social media magazines and the extremes of Hollywood we see the changes in actors and actresses as they are changed by their roles We see the changes in politicians as they are faced with the challeng-es and troubles that many of us fight with Being brave isnrsquot a competition just as freedom isnrsquot There are many many others who are fighting much more dangerous enemies so that they can
be who they truly wish to be on the outside as well as on the inside As William Shakespeare put it ldquothis above all to thine ownself be truerdquo and you donrsquot have to be rich famous or powerful to be true to yourself If you are a 6rsquo3rdquo muscled and bearded man with tattoos and see your true self as someone who loves men ballet and fine foods then go for it that is your personal free-dom but you are still responsible for contributing to society and to helping defend othersrsquo free-doms to love and live We must defend the freedom of others with our words and gestures We shouldnrsquot attack them for desiring the same freedom
That is not an open door to those who desire freedom but not responsibilities they go hand in hand If you are one of the poorest and donrsquot feel that you have anything to loose then you must speak up for the others If you are the rich then your task is to throw your money and power around to protect the freedoms of those who canrsquot For everyone in between it is about the bal-ance
So if you ask me what freedom is I say it is the ability to move forward and to chase your goal and dream as far as you can Will there be roadblocks speed bumps caution signs and maybe even a children at play sign Probably but freedom is about going as far as you want It is not about comparing success rates or reaching the same level as another person It is about going as far as you can and desire
As an entrepreneur I ask What is your definition of freedom
Thatrsquos right I want your definition of what Freedom is to you Donrsquot like how I defined it Let me know via email Facebook Instagram Twitter I will post the responses I get in the following issue I want to hear your story and what Freedom means to you
Donrsquot feel that this is the area you want to voice your opinion on Take a look at the plan for the coming issues and pick something from there Donrsquot like those Let me know what topics you do care about and want to write or read about
14
15
Coming Plans and Features
July August =gtTax Free Weekend get organized back to
school B2B outsourced theme
August September =gtCommunity Involvement Non Profit
highlights leadership Council MCC Education Enrichment
September October =gtHalloween Sweet treats Catering
Businesses Taste of HSV
October November =gtExpos and Trade Shows Networking
groups (BNIs TN Valley Alliance MCCHSV CC Breakfast amp Biz Biz Tech
Lunch and Learns Free and low cost seminars etc)
November December =gt Anniversary Issue will this fly
ClassifiedsAt $50 a blurb Small Businesses and Startups can advertise their openings and needs to one another
16
be who they truly wish to be on the outside as well as on the inside As William Shakespeare put it ldquothis above all to thine ownself be truerdquo and you donrsquot have to be rich famous or powerful to be true to yourself If you are a 6rsquo3rdquo muscled and bearded man with tattoos and see your true self as someone who loves men ballet and fine foods then go for it that is your personal free-dom but you are still responsible for contributing to society and to helping defend othersrsquo free-doms to love and live We must defend the freedom of others with our words and gestures We shouldnrsquot attack them for desiring the same freedom
That is not an open door to those who desire freedom but not responsibilities they go hand in hand If you are one of the poorest and donrsquot feel that you have anything to loose then you must speak up for the others If you are the rich then your task is to throw your money and power around to protect the freedoms of those who canrsquot For everyone in between it is about the bal-ance
So if you ask me what freedom is I say it is the ability to move forward and to chase your goal and dream as far as you can Will there be roadblocks speed bumps caution signs and maybe even a children at play sign Probably but freedom is about going as far as you want It is not about comparing success rates or reaching the same level as another person It is about going as far as you can and desire
As an entrepreneur I ask What is your definition of freedom
Thatrsquos right I want your definition of what Freedom is to you Donrsquot like how I defined it Let me know via email Facebook Instagram Twitter I will post the responses I get in the following issue I want to hear your story and what Freedom means to you
Donrsquot feel that this is the area you want to voice your opinion on Take a look at the plan for the coming issues and pick something from there Donrsquot like those Let me know what topics you do care about and want to write or read about
14
15
Coming Plans and Features
July August =gtTax Free Weekend get organized back to
school B2B outsourced theme
August September =gtCommunity Involvement Non Profit
highlights leadership Council MCC Education Enrichment
September October =gtHalloween Sweet treats Catering
Businesses Taste of HSV
October November =gtExpos and Trade Shows Networking
groups (BNIs TN Valley Alliance MCCHSV CC Breakfast amp Biz Biz Tech
Lunch and Learns Free and low cost seminars etc)
November December =gt Anniversary Issue will this fly
ClassifiedsAt $50 a blurb Small Businesses and Startups can advertise their openings and needs to one another
16
15
Coming Plans and Features
July August =gtTax Free Weekend get organized back to
school B2B outsourced theme
August September =gtCommunity Involvement Non Profit
highlights leadership Council MCC Education Enrichment
September October =gtHalloween Sweet treats Catering
Businesses Taste of HSV
October November =gtExpos and Trade Shows Networking
groups (BNIs TN Valley Alliance MCCHSV CC Breakfast amp Biz Biz Tech
Lunch and Learns Free and low cost seminars etc)
November December =gt Anniversary Issue will this fly
ClassifiedsAt $50 a blurb Small Businesses and Startups can advertise their openings and needs to one another
16
ClassifiedsAt $50 a blurb Small Businesses and Startups can advertise their openings and needs to one another
16