Discover Entrepreneurship Day
Posted by: eoconnor  
Uploaded by:Chapman University
Event Description:
Chapman University will be holding an Discover Entrepreneurship Day Open House from 11 AM to 1 PM, open to anyone and everyone who wants to come learn more about entrepreneurship. Come by and have all of your questions answered!
Event Location:
Orange
CA

Event Hours:
11:00 AM to 13:00 PM
2008-11-22 - 2008-11-23

Counseling Sessions
Posted by: eoconnor  
Uploaded by:Chapman University
Event Description:
Chapman University will have Drop-In Counseling Sessions available to those participating in Global Entrepreneurship Week. Sessions will be available between 8 AM and 5 PM by appointment only. It will be a great way to get direction and have your questions answered!
Event Location:
Orange
CA

Event Hours:
8:00 AM to 17:00 PM
2008-11-22 - 2008-11-23

Innovate for Opportunities During Tough Times
Posted by: DFlynnWhite  
Uploaded by:ActionCOACH
Event Description:
In today's economic market the small business owner is challenged with how to retain customers, remain financially viable AND attract new clients. The question becomes - WHAT SHOULD I DO? The answer is INNOVATE in all aspects of the business. This ½ day program is designed to address the stresses experienced by small business owners due to today’s economic environment. The focus of the program will be to: 1. Identify steps to maximize existing business functions 2. Learn what strategies have the most potential for positive business impact 3. Brainstorm new approaches to business opportunities 4. Identify plans for successful implementation Participants will work both individually and in teams to share ideas, perspective and critiques. Emphasis will be placed on solution building strategies that have potential to produce results. Time will be spent on developing both ideas and processes to implement the solutions generated.
Event Location:
Atlanta
Georgia

Website:
www.actioncoach.com/dflynnwhite
Event Hours:
9:00 AM to 14:00 PM
2008-11-22 - 2008-11-22

Young Inventor Challenge
Posted by: MaryCouzin  
Uploaded by:Chicago Toy and Game Fair Young Inventor Challenge
Event Description:
Young Inventor Challenge at The Chicago Toy and Game Fair. Students age 18 and younger may enter original game and toy inventions to be judged by popular vote and win great prizes. Top toy and game industry representatives will provide advice and recognition and encourage all young inventors to “dream big and discover the possibilities of play.” The winning inventor will be featured in Inventor’s Digest, receive a year’s subscription from Inventor’s Digest, a box of games and lunch for her/him and their family with Mike Hirtle, Head of Global Product Acquisition and Inventor Relations at Hasbro, Dave Okada, Vice President, Inventor Relations at Mattel and Chip Voigt, President of Fundex. What inventor wouldn't want such an opportunity! And they, as well as other industry executives, will be reviewing all toy and game inventions in the Challenge! Boy Scouts participating can also qualify for an Entrepreneur Merit Badge courtesy of Daniel Sabato, a Merit Badge Counselor when he isn't doing marketing at Fundex. All scouts in uniform get in free and there are many opportunities for both Girl and Boy Scouts to get other badges. Lund and Company LLC will be running the Challenge this year bringing top professional inventor expertise. They have designed some of the hottest toys on the market, including Vac-Man, Baby Alive, Baby Go Boom, Hydrogen Fuel Rocket, the 2007 “Toy Of The Year” TMX Elmo (fastest selling toy in history), along with Mini TMX Friends Ernie and Cookie Monster. In addition, they operate Lund Technologies, L.L.C., a separate research and development company for hydrogen powered toys and other products. Lund Technologies is responsible for the award-winning hydrogen powered R/C vehicle and the Hydrogen Fuel Rocket, as featured on the Today Show and New Scientist magazine.
Event Location:
Chicago
IL
60611
Website:
www.chitag.com
Event Hours:
10:00 AM to 18:00 PM
2008-11-22 - 2008-11-23

Innovate for Opportunity During Tough Times
Posted by: weda2001  
Uploaded by:Women's Economic Development Agency, Inc.
Event Description:
In today's tough economic climate, it is becoming increasingly difficult for small businesses to remain profitable. This half-day workshop will be presented by expert business strategist Dresdene Flynn-White of ActionCOACH and will help entrepreneurs: identify steps to maximize current business function; learn which strategies have the most potential for positive business impact; brainstorm new approaches to business opportunity; and identify plans to successfully implement the identified opportunities. Cost (includes lunch): $100 for WEDA program graduates $135 all other participants Payments made after November 14th, please add $15 Registration Instructions Payment is required at the time of registration. You may pay online with a credit or debit card or electronic check via www.paypal.com (new users will first have to sign up for the PayPal service). Send your payment to "payments@weda- atlanta.org" and list the name of the workshop – "Innovate for Opportunity" – as well as the date you wish to attend (EITHER November 21st OR November 22nd) in the notes section. You may also pay in person at the WEDA office. You will receive a registration confirmation via e-mail once your payment has been received. This confirmation e-mail will list the selections available for lunch. You will be asked to make your selections via a return e-mail to WEDA. Please note: Space is limited to the first 30 paid registrants for each workshop date. Because lunch must be ordered in advance, no registrations can be accepted after November 19, 2008. Please contact WEDA at inquiries@weda-atlanta.org with any questions. Location: The Metropolitan, 675 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, Suite 2026, Atlanta, GA 30310
Event Location:
Atlanta
GA
30310-2074
Website:
www.weda-atlanta.org
Event Hours:
9:00 AM to 14:00 PM
2008-11-22 - 2008-11-22