diff --git a/index.md b/index.md
index 08b5dfd..939a241 100644
--- a/index.md
+++ b/index.md
@@ -457,7 +457,8 @@ during the workshop.
 {% elsif site.carpentry == "lc" %}
 {% include lc/setup.html %}
 {% elsif site.carpentry == "incubator" %}
-Please check the "Setup" page of
+<strong> Please check the "Setup" page of
 [the lesson site]({{ site.incubator_lesson_site }}) for instructions to follow
-to obtain the software and data you will need to follow the lesson.
+to obtain the software and data you will need to follow the lesson. </strong>
+Be sure to check your setup prior to the workshop — the earlier the better. If you need any assistance, please visit the Data Science Hub at Coding Meetup on Tue/Thur, 2:30-4:30pm.
 {% endif %}