Innovators' Resource Network

Maintained by:
PelhamWest.com

 The primary mission of the Innovators' Resource Network is to establish a network for innovators, inventors, entrepreneurs, manufacturers, distributors, service providers, and investors in western Massachusetts and northern Connecticut.

The Innovators' Resource Network engages in activities to facilitate and accelerate successful market entry of its members' products and develops programs to acquaint members with various forms of resources and types of assistance, including private and governmental resources.

The Innovators' Resource Network strives to maintain an atmosphere of trust and respect where inventors are able to discuss their ideas in a non-threatening manner. The Innovators' Resource Network is registered as a 501 (3)c, non-profit.

The Innovators' Resource Network holds two types of meetings - general and closed door.

General meetings are open to the public and are held on alternating first Wednesdays of the month. Speakers are scheduled on a regular basis to present information and to provide a forum for questions and answers covering all stages of innovation. Meetings are free for members and non-members are asked to make a $5.00 donation.  Public meetings are held in February, April, June, August, October and December.

Closed door meetings for IRN members only are held on alternating first Wednesdays of the month. These sessions provide the opportunity for innovators and inventors to discuss their work in a cooperative and confidential setting. Members will be notified of the location of the closed door meetings.

Note: If the first Wednesday of the month is a holiday, meetings will be held the following week, pending space availability.

A newsletter is published six times yearly and distributed to all members. This publication provides continuing information of general interest to innovators as well as notices of meeting schedules.

A general membership directory is published yearly and is available to members only. 

Individual/Couple. . . . . . $40.00 per year

Student. . . . . . . . . . . . .  . $20.00 per year

Business/Service. . . . . . $75.00 per year

Members are required to sign a code of ethics statement. See membership form.

Note: The general public may attend meetings with speakers ($5.00 per meeting) but can not attend closed door meetings. Prior to attending a closed door meeting, new members must attend a public meeting.