Entrepreneurship Week 2008

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A seminar designed to help entrepreneurs learn what it takes to start and build a successful business from an idea that they have. Topics include Idea Validation & Opportunity Assessment, Business Plan Development, and Finding the Money. The first runner-up for National Small Business Person of the Year will be the Lunch Speaker.

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Anita Strauss, Health Policy Program Director
Indiana Department of Insurance

"Small Employers and the Health Insurance Market"

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Anita Strauss, Health Policy Program Director
Indiana Department of Insurance

"Small Employers and the Health Insurance Market"

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This professional development workshop focuses on keeping Northwest Indiana's entrepreneurs and technology startups in tune with the issues that affect their success. Our guest speakers will be:

Anita Strauss, Health Policy Program Director/Indiana Department of Insurance
"Small Employers and the Health Insurance Market"

John Kolencik, Chief Knowledge Officer & President/Matrix Impact
"Introduction of Best!"

Michael E. Palanski, Ph.D., Educator, Researcher and Consultant/Purdue University Calumet
"Ethical Leadership and Trust"

Please R.S.V.P. by October 20.

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Venture Idol is a unique, exciting competition that enables young entrepreneurial companies to compete for a $10,000 grand prize - plus the chance to showcase their innovation, market opportunity, and passion before a live audience of the region's leading Angels, venture capitalists and entrepreneurs.

The top 20 contestants will be evaluated based on a 1-minute elevator pitch and 2-minute Q&A session with a panel of investors/judges. The 8 finalists will be evaluated based on a 5-minute presentation and a 5-minute Q&A session with our distinguished investors/judges. The audience and judges vote to select the winners.

Learn more about the 2008 Venture Idol competition, judges, and contestants at http://www.ventureclub.org/ventureidol .

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A special Venture Club of Indiana Luncheon featuring Keith Krach, Purdue Alum and founder of one of Silicon Valley's most successful technology companies (Ariba) will be our special guest speaker discussing "Keys to Building a Successful Entrepreneurial Company".

Space is limited so please register as soon as possible. The luncheon preceeds the 2008 Venture Idol Competition at the Indiana Historical Society.

Register at www.ventureclub.org

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This professional development workshop focuses on keeping Northwest Indiana's entrepreneurs and technology startups in tune with the issues that affect their success. Our guest speakers will be:

Doug Hadley, Executive Coach and Motivational Speaker/Success Trek, Inc.
"The Power of One"

Rich Boling, Vice President for Corporate Advancement/Techshot
"From Ideation to Prototype Creation: Spanning the Longest Yard in Technology Development"

Please R.S.V.P. by October 20.

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Open to all undergrad and graduate students of Indiana's universities, this event is a chance to network with CEO's of successful entrepreneurial companies and learn how to build your own company. Bring your resumes too! The attire is business casual. Check out the website to see the great companies that will be there. Registration is limited to the first 300 students. Register now at http://www.eventaris.com/careerconnections/.

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The Spirit of Entrepreneurship Series premier event will feature a panel of experts focused on recognizing business growth opportunities, planning and measuring marketing efforts, financing a business, and small business legal considerations.

Panel experts are:
• Jake Doll, Sandol and Associates
• Nick Mathioudakis, Baker and Daniels
• Charles Kennedy, Cambridge Capital Management Corp
• Toby Reeves, Rescott, LLC.

The Spirit of Entrepreneurship Series is designed for entrepreneurs and small business owners at various stages of business ownership including those who are thinking about starting a business to those who are ready to grow their businesses.

Register no later than October 27 by:
? Calling the Hamilton County Alliance at 317.573.4950.
? Emailing your registration to: csciotto@hcalliance.com and include your name, organization’s name, address, phone number, and email address.

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BitWise Fellows is a company composed solely of high school students providing Web design and development services to Indianapolis businesses. Striving to maximize the Web presence of small businesses such as non-profits and community organizations, we offer custom Web solutions to our clients. The Fellows are a group of motivated and talented students with a passion for business experience and Web site creation.
Please come join us on Thursday, October 30th at 4:30 PM for the BitWise Fellows Open House. This is an opportunity for you to learn more about this innovative high school entrepreneurship program that provides students with real-world business experience. There will be displays showcasing our work along with opportunities to speak with the Fellows employees. We will have teachers from around the area along with past, current, and prospective clients. Please attend this event to discover more about the Fellows program involving clients and students from central Indiana.