Company Visited: McKinstry Innovation Center
Where: Seattle, Washington
Mission per company’s website:"Since we began over 50 years ago, McKinstry has continuously
looked for ways to innovate the business landscape. That's why we created the
Innovation Center: to give new and emerging companies a place where they could
come together under one roof to accelerate the advancement of new ideas, products
and technologies. We know that these companies play a big role in stimulating
innovation in our economy, creating jobs and ensuring our ability to compete
globally. The Center is an extension of our commitment to innovation and the
small businesses on the cutting-edge that are creating the breakthroughs of
tomorrow."
Final Thoughts: We met with this person Tony Stewart. It
is a 52-year-old private company. It’s revenues runs for about 500 million.
Provides space for start up companies. The company provides short-term leases
for star up companies; McKinstry does not own these companies. They are looking
for innovative sustainable ideas. Smart building lab that reviews energy
efficiency of all building owned. In order to enroll you must have business
plan and a fit financial background. The only fee charged is for when the
companies need grant writing.
Things Gained: There are companies that really care and help
in preserving and implementing sustainable products or services; and this is
one of the companies.
Group collaboration is needed to reach common goals. McKinstry rocks at providing assistance for
sustainability innovators. How to invest inside the company by providing an
umbrella to start a business and once they succeed the company is being
promoted.
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