FastPitch 2023 is in the books!
Congratulations on this years 2023 FastPitch Competition Winners! 1st Place goes to Tiarah Fritz, 2nd Place goes to Henry McDavid, & 3rd...
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TC Bell
- Apr 28, 2023
- 1 min
FastPitch is back in 2023
✅ Have you ever thought? I have an idea for a product or device that can change the world, solve a problem, or help make life easier!...
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TC Bell
- May 29, 2019
- 3 min
Necessity is the Mother of Invention
This proverb has been the driving force for Restoration Tools, a company that is developing industry-changing tools for disaster...
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TC Bell
- Apr 1, 2019
- 3 min
Award-winning app helps improve patient outcomes in physical therapy
Innovation is all about new solutions. For the creators of Avior Analytics, their personal experience with physical therapy led them to...
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TC Bell
- Mar 1, 2019
- 3 min
Entrepreneur invests in the region for future business growth
AnnDee Nimmer, CEO of RoomTagz™, draws inspiration from her surroundings. As an entrepreneur, she has committed to future growth of her...
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TC Bell
- Feb 1, 2019
- 3 min
From Architect to Fashion Design Diva
Annie Mohaupt, the owner of Mohop, a made-to-order custom shoe, and accessory company, never imagined while she was studying architecture...
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TC Bell
- Jan 1, 2019
- 3 min
If patients won’t adapt, modernize the tool: FitsBrush!
After years of trying to assist her patients with preventive dental care, Rachael Lolling, a dental hygienist by day and entrepreneur by...
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TC Bell
- Dec 1, 2018
- 3 min
Grant View Distillery + Bear Grains = Exciting new collaborative venture
Photo credit: Pritz Photography After years in the airline industry, Tim and Addie Ford are ready to keep their feet on the ground....
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TC Bell
- Nov 1, 2018
- 3 min
NIU EIGERlab’s FastPitch Competition draws passionate presenters
An innovative new toothbrush. Customized, locally-manufactured footwear. Colorful signage to help students and visitors find their way...
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TC Bell
- Oct 5, 2018
- 2 min
2018 FastPitch Competition Draws Nearly 40 Participants
Dental Hygienist wins with Innovative New Toothbrush Rockford, Ill. —The 12th annual FastPitch Competition was a colossal success with 38...
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TC Bell
- Oct 4, 2018
- 1 min
Our View: FastPitch shows off region’s innovative spirit
By The Editorial Board / Rockford Register Star Innovation and the entrepreneurial spirit are alive and well in Winnebago County. There...
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TC Bell
- Oct 3, 2018
- 1 min
Entrepreneurs show off inventions at FastPitch competition
ROCKFORD (WREX) – On Wednesday night, entrepreneurs had three minutes to make a strong impression to the judges about their inventions....
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TC Bell
- Oct 1, 2018
- 3 min
Pet Loader: Innovation Helps Owners Take their Pets Along
Photo credit: Baker Studios When Evon and Bob Whalen’s dog Casey injured her leg, it became difficult for her to jump into the Whalens’...
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TC Bell
- Oct 1, 2018
- 3 min
NIU EIGERlab’s FastPitch Competition draws passionate presenters
2018 NIU EIGERlab FastPitch Competition winners! An innovative new toothbrush. Customized, locally-manufactured footwear. Colorful...
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TC Bell
- Sep 13, 2018
- 1 min
NIU EIGERlab Center for Product Development to host event
HopperStand Launched at NIU EIGERlab | Product developed with help from EIGERlab Center for Product Development LOVES PARK (WREX)- An...
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TC Bell
- Sep 12, 2018
- 2 min
NIU EIGERlab’s Center for Product Development’s Client Launches Third Product
NIU EIGERlab’s Center for Product Development’s Client Launches Third Product News Conference to Showcase Serial Inventor’s Newest...
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TC Bell
- Sep 1, 2018
- 3 min
FastPitch’s “Secret Sauce” | One of the region’s most visible, highly-anticipated business eve
It’s similar to ABC’s “Shark Tank,” only our judges are friendlier! Local innovators and entrepreneurs are encouraged to share their...
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TC Bell
- Jul 1, 2018
- 3 min
Entrepreneurial Persistence Pays Off!
Photo credit: Pritz Photography As a 45-year beauty industry veteran, Adrian Vasquez, co-owner of Totally You Hair Salon, has seen...
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TC Bell
- May 1, 2018
- 3 min
Teacher. Problem Solver. Inventor.
As a first grade teacher, AnnDee Nimmer experienced first-hand the need for proper room signage in the school. After constant...
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TC Bell
- Apr 1, 2018
- 3 min
NIU EIGERlab Expands its Entrepreneurial Reach
NIU EIGERlab’s mantra has always been “a rising tide lifts all boats.” The unique combination of expertise, programming, services, and...
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