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Learn more about our LAUNCHPAD program for economic development. 

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* LAUNCHPAD programs currently in play.

​"In less than six months, the Moonshot team has more than delivered on their economic development strategy through their LAUNCHPAD entrepreneur program. Since we brought them in, we’ve seen scale through job creation, expansion of a manufacturer’s footprint, and customer acquisition. Most importantly, they’ve ignited an entrepreneur spark in this community."
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— Matt Matayoshi, Executive Director, EDC, Lewis County,      Washington


​What is LAUNCHPAD? 

Over the past 20 years, Moonshot at NACET has learned a thing or two about creating and igniting the entrepreneurial spirit within cities, municipalities, and rural communities. Other cities and economic development groups started reaching out to us to find out how we did what we did. This led to the creation of our LAUNCHPAD program where we help other cities ignite a start-up spark in their communities. 

Our one-year program helps build a sustainable entrepreneurial program by:
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  • Providing a combination of one-on-one and cohort training and educational programs to increase exposure and understanding of good business practices.

  • Growing a base of successful entrepreneurs and business owners willing to and able to mentor and advise the next group of new and emerging entrepreneurs.

  • Establishing self-sufficient and sustainable startup ecosystems rooted in local community through public events, classes, and a media campaign to allow these efforts to be voiced throughout the community. 


​How does the LAUNCHPAD program work? 

In addition to bringing together experts, investors, entrepreneurs, and local leaders, LAUNCHPAD provides customized educational programs and events for your region.

We provide:
  • Assessment of business market gaps and opportunities
  • Multi-day business training and boot camps
  • Multi-track curriculum program
  • Networking opportunities for stakeholders
  • In-person consulting
  • One-on-one mentorship
  • Conference attendance (when applicable)
  • Business start-up curriculum/event for high schools presented by seasoned entrepreneurs
  • Event promotion
  • Marketing collateral
  • Access to the Moonshot member network
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Moonshot isn’t just a series of informative meetings, but an intensive education that takes people with bold ideas and gives them the knowledge and know-how to turn these aspirations into practical commodities for the marketplace.

​— Molly Spangler, Director of Economic Development, City of Sedona

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      • Reserve Meeting Space
  • Success Stories
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    • Mission Control for Northeastern Arizona
    • WE Mean Business
    • Past Events >
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      • Women's Speaker Series >
        • How to Tune Into & Use Intuition in Business
        • Women In Nonprofit
        • Women Who Swim With Sharks
        • Women Who Changed Careers
      • Flagstaff 2020 Innovate Waste And PPE Challenge
      • Design Innovation Fair
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      • Innovation IP Bootcamps
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      • TrueFutureTV Premiere
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