http://www.stringhub.com is a web-based platform that connects university student class projects with businesses in order to support business growth and provide a real world learning experience at the same time.

1. Innovation in Higher Education:
Connecting Student Class Projects with Businesses
Politicians understand that the future of innovation rests in the hands of higher
education. According to the National Association of State Budget Officers State
Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 2009 states spent 14 percent of state spending,
or $139 billion on higher education. It is the politician’s responsibility to keep higher
education accountable, they must ensure that colleges and universities are preparing
students for the real world.
StringHub is a web-based platform that connects university student class projects with
businesses who can utilize these projects and provide a real world learning experience
for students at the same time. There are three reasons for politicians to support
StringHub:
1. Reduce Brain Drain - StringHub will connect students with businesses to help:
● Gain real world experience
● Connect with potential employers for jobs and internships
● Create a portfolio of completed work
All of these things will help your city or state reduce “brain drain” because these
students will have built meaningful relationships with businesses.
2. Economic Development - Businesses (especially small businesses) need help
with things like marketing, web design, video production, engineering and more. For
many businesses, simple class projects could drive major growth for the business. For
example, The Center for Project Excellence at the University of Dayton reports that
over the past 25 years, “Nearly 300 completed projects have resulted in documented
savings of more than $25 million for the participating businesses” Student class
projects can have real economic impact on a local or regional economy.
3. Inspire Entrepreneurship - When students have the opportunity to work on projects
with business owners and entrepreneurs they will have a chance to witness what it
takes to be an entrepreneur, as well as, be inspired to launch their own entrepreneurial
ventures. The businesses they work with while in school may serve as mentors,
customers or even investors when the students launch their own business.
StringHub is a simple and free tool that can have a profound impact in the effectiveness
of higher education. State and local elected officials, please take this opportunity to
send a quick note or email to your colleges and universities and let them know about

2. www.stringhub.com.
If you have any questions at all please feel free to contact me at adam@stringhub.com.
Sincerely,
Adam Hoeksema
Co-Founder - StringHub