Learn about prosthetics, opera, a new radio station, motorcycles and marketing in little more than an hour at Ignite Newark IV, a rapid-fire sequence of slide shows and presentations at 5:30 p.m. May 7, at the Delaware Biotechnology Institute, 15 Innovation Way, Newark, in the Delaware Technology Park.
Ignite Newark is a networking night held several times a year to spotlight the innovative and creative nature of Newark entities and people. The night consists of food, drink and a series of five-minute PowerPoint presentations.
The slides are automated to change every 15 seconds, creating a conduit for fast-moving topics and information.
Presenters bring interesting, innovative and entertaining ideas to the audience.
The 10 presenters on the program include John Horne, founder of Independence Prosthetics-Orthotics, who applies innovative technology to help individuals with physical limitations return to productive and active lifestyles; Brendan Cooke, general director of OperaDelaware; Steve Worden, founder of Newark Community Radio Inc.; motorcycle enthusiast and marketing professional Megan Cavanaugh and marketing strategist, author and executive coach Darnyell Jervey, who will explain “how to market like a rock star.”
Others scheduled to discuss their passions are: singer-entrepreneur Kyle McMahon, on how millennials do business; Peter Fitzpatrick Jr., on planning “murder mystery” dinner parties; Brad Wason, an expert in typography and branding; Dave Yunghans, Constant Contact regional director and digital marketing expert; and Morgan Shank, creator of the “Delaware State of Mind” music video, riffing on “First State Mentality: A Refreshing Perspective on Delaware.”
Theatrical producer-performer Chris Bruce will serve as master of ceremonies. Admission to Ignite Newark IV is $25.
Proceeds from door prizes and a portion of the proceeds from admissions will benefit Exceptional Care for Children, a pediatric, skilled nursing facility in Newark that serves technology-dependent children and their families.
Register for Ignite Newark IV at ignitenewark.com. Ignite Newark IV is produced by Discover My Delaware and presented by My Sherpa. Sponsors include the Delaware Biotechnology Institute, Delaware Technology Park, Delaware Business Daily, Radio Newark, the Kenny Foundation, Harvey Hanna & Associates, Bramhall + Hitchen Insurance, Barry’s Events and Planet Ten. Discover My Delaware LLC, based in New Castle County, offers social media, design and marketing consulting, and printing services to support small businesses and nonprofits throughout Delaware and nearby states. Learn more at discovermydelaware.com.
