Who runs the Center? Who are the volunteer leaders?
Answer:
The Center has a professional staff consisting of a President/CEO and program directors including the, Director- CEE, Director-Finance & Administration, Administrative Assistant and Operations Supervisor. Additionally, work-study and intern students from six higher ed institutions support the Innovation Center activities. The Innovation Center has a 36 person board of directors of which 33% are women and ethnic minorities. Board membership is by invitation only after review and recommendation from the Nominating Committee. The Board reflects a broad constituency of: educators, real estate developers; bankers/venture capitalists; lawyers, industry representatives, elected officials, economic development professionals, and entrepreneurs. Terms are an initial three years with a second three-year term at the discretion of the Board Chair.