The tenants liked the workshop because Hager provided specific contacts, said Rod Annable, Bioscience facility manager. He covered almost every aspect of taking an idea from inception to commercialization.

“He had good ideas on what you should do and what to avoid and warning signs from companies best avoided,” Annable said. “There was a lot of give and take.”

The individuals who are providing information for the Lunch and Learn event come from information Tami Annable, executive director of the district, gathers at conferences she attends.

“Every single business card we collect we will note whether they would be good for a seminar speaker, would make a good mentor,” she said.