[snoman]

Hi
Some things a business team needs to do. Develop a business plan, create website and social media accountsites to get your brand out there. There are awards from first that focus on business plans and media development. Get a presentation together and go find sponsor's. Be prepared to "sell" your team at events. Set up fundraising opportunities.

A laser cutter would be low on my list because of cost. I would look at a cnc plasma cutter with router attachment. It will do almost as good of a job cutting plus more for a fraction of the cost.