Entrepreneurship Week 2007
November 5 - 9
Join fellow Hoosiers throughout Indiana as well as alumni, venture capitalists and angel investors from around the U.S. in celebrating entrepreneurs and creating new opportunities for growth and development. The annual Entrepreneur Week will feature numerous events at universities and corporations, seeking out and celebrating entrepreneurial Hoosiers near and far.
Check out the following and join in. If you'd like to sponsor your own event, contact Linda at the Indiana Economic Development Corporation or you can register an event now! Come back here often to see more event opportunities as they are added.
Monday, November 05, 2007
Using Conflict Creatively for Entrepreneurs
Date/Time: Monday, November 05, 2007 from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: IUETC in Indianapolis
Cost: Free
Description: |
Karen Valencic will facilitate blending martial arts and science to demonstrate how conflict can be used in a productive creative way. Attendees will leave with a fresh perspective about conflict and tools to help them: Be creative in conflict situations; Accelerate momentum on projects for impact; Stay calm and maintain perspective in intense situations; Set the cultural tone for their growing company; Make solid decisions; and Minimize burnout. |
Contact: Mark Long / sgping@iupui.edu / 317-278-4100
Entrepreneurship at IU; Education & Resources
Date/Time: Monday, November 05, 2007 from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: IUETC in Indianapolis
Cost: Free
Description: |
Dr. Don Kuratko, the Jack M. Gill Chair of Entrepreneurship Professor of Entrepreneurship & Executive Director of the Johnson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at the Kelley School of Business |
Contact: Mark Long & Don Kuratko / mslong@iu.edu / 317-278-1901
Dubois County Entrepreneurship Strategy Development
Date/Time: Monday, November 05, 2007 from 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Gramelspacher-Gutzwiller Building in Jasper
Cost: none
Description: |
DCADC Board Members and Dubois County entrepreneurs will complete the development of entrepreneurship strategies resulting from the Entrepreneur Focus Group luncheon on October 30. If interested in participating, please contact Bob Grewe. |
Contact: Bob Grewe / bgrewe@DCADC.org / 812-631-9650
Empowering Entrepreneurship
Date/Time: Monday, November 05, 2007 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Innovation Connector, 125 N. Mulberry St., in Muncie
Cost: No Charge Open to the Public
Description: |
What do Apple, Google and Gatorade all have in common? They all started with a small idea and SO CAN YOU! |
Contact: Katie Frederick / kfrederick@bsu.edu / 765-285-4900
Immigrant Entrepreneurship
Date/Time: Monday, November 05, 2007 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: McKenna Hall in Notre Dame
Cost: Free
Description: |
The Notre Dame Forum on Immigration inspires us to look into the ties between immigration and entrepreneurship in the United States. Immigrant entrepreneurs contribute significantly to job creation and innovation in the United States. Analysis shows the striking propensity of immigrants to start and grow successful American companies, particularly in the technology field. Our (Speaker? Panel?) addresses these facts and brings us up to date on the impact that Immigrant Entrepreneurs are having today. |
Contact: Dan Buckenmeyer / entrep@nd.edu / 574-631-3042
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
BitWise Fellows Reception
Date/Time: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: BitWise Solutions office in Carmel in Carmel
Cost: Free
Description: |
BitWise Fellows is a small company of high school students that develop Web sites for businesses in the central Indiana area. We are a motivated team of students with a passion for entrepreneurship and Web site creation. |
Contact: Joshua Cunningham / joshua.cunningham@bitwisefellows.com / 317-575-8655
E-Week Seminar: Personal Productivity
Date/Time: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Purdue Technology Center in Crown Point
Cost: No Charge
Description: |
Entrepreneurship Week Celebration |
Contact: Lynette Cieslak / ljcieslak@prf.org / 219-644-3680
Indiana Entrepreneur Bootcamp
Date/Time: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: University of Southern Indiana in Evansville
Cost: Free
Description: |
TechPoint will host its next regional Indiana Entrepreneur Bootcamp in Evansville at University of Southern Indiana's University Center - Carter Hall on Tuesday, November 6 from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The program helps entrepreneurs find ways make their company a lean, mean business machine. |
Contact: Tami Thompson / tthompson@cincorp.com / 317-685-6120
Incubicity - Entrepreneurship Accelerator
Date/Time: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Ivy Tech, 3101 S. Creasy Lane in Lafayette
Cost: Free
Description: |
For entrepeneurs in 14 county Incubicity region.* Program will help entrepreneurs and inventors focus on which innovative ideas have commercial opportunity. Participants will explore ways to take ideas to market. This workshop is a first step in helping entrepreneurs prepare to enter the business plan competition within the Incubicity Initiative. |
Contact: Pat Bacon / pbacon@indianaventurecenter.org / 317-684-6823
Social Entrepreneurship and Microventuring
Date/Time: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: McKenna Hall in Notre Dame
Cost: Free
Description: |
The Gigot Center for Entrepreneurial Studies trains and deploys several student interns annually to work across countries and cultures. These students bring skilled consultation to bear for entrepreneurs and microentrepreneurs from South Bend to South Africa. Melissa Paulsen, Social Entrepreneurship and MicroVenturing Programs Manager at the Gigot Center, and a panel of past interns share their experiences, challenges and successes – and provide a look at the future impact of Social Entrepreneurship across cultures. |
Contact: Dan Buckenmeyer / entrep@nd.edu / 574-631-3042
Guest Speaker on Patenting an Invention
Date/Time: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Sheridan High School Entrepreneurship Class in Sheridan
Cost: Free to student
Description: |
Meghin Habig a recent Vanderbilt University graduate will be speaking to the Sheridan High School entrepreneurship class on her recent invention that she is in the process of having patented. |
Contact: Sharon Brimberry / sbrimberry@sheridan.k12.in.us / 317-758-4431
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Best & Brightest Alumni Club
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: JA in Indianapolis
Cost: Free/Members on
Description: |
At this event- we look to the future-What is the Vision for the group of young intellectuals? |
Contact: Kim Smith / kim.smith@bitwisesolutions.com / 317-805-4376
NASDAQ Training Session: "How to be an Agile Entrepreneur"
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Eck Center in Notre Dame
Cost: Free
Description: |
This session is a part of the NASDAQ-sponsored “Entrepreneurship @ ND” training sessions which run in conjunction with the Notre Dame Business Plan Competitions. While not strictly focused on multiculturalism in entrepreneurship, it is open to all interested parties. |
Contact: Dan Buckenmeyer / entrep@nd.edu / 574-631-3042
Valuation Strategies for Tech Transfer Professionals
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Jordan Auditorium: Mendoza College of Business in Notre Dame
Cost: Free
Description: |
"There's no single 'right' way to approach valuation in every case, and there are pros and cons to each method, as well as a host of critical factors that can swing valuations in both directions. In this dynamic, interactive event -- produced by Technology Transfer Tactics monthly newsletter -- you'll get detailed comparisons on the best (and worst) options, along with practical, actionable advice and guidance on optimal valuation strategies, so you'll be confident you're getting a fair price for your IP." |
Contact: Dan Buckenmeyer / entrep@nd.edu / 574-631-3042
Terre Haute Innovation
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: ISU Myers Technology Building in Terre Haute
Cost: 0.00
Description: |
Indiana State University is hosting an "entrepreneur in residence" presentation and open house for the Center for Business Support and Economic Innovation. |
Contact: Chris Pfaff / cpfaff@isugw.indstate.edu / 812-237-2530
Thursday, November 08, 2007
Buzz on Biz Breakfast
Date/Time: Thursday, November 08, 2007 from 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Carmel High School in Carmel
Cost: Free to invited
Description: |
This opportunity is for students developing a business plan at Carmel High School. A panel of local entrepreneurs will share their experiences and provide guidance on developing a business plan. |
Contact: Joy Law / jlaw@ccs.k12.in.us / 317-846-7721
Collegiate Idol
Date/Time: Thursday, November 08, 2007 from 8:00 AM - 1:30 AM
Location: Indiana Convention Center in Indiananpolis
Cost: No Charge
Description: |
Collegiate Idol is a unique, exciting competition that enables entrepreneurial students 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 |
Contact: Linda Peterson-Roe / 317-234-4652
Venture Idol Competition
Date/Time: Thursday, November 08, 2007 from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Indianapolis Convention Center in Indianapolis
Cost: No Charge
Description: |
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. Please visit http://www.ventureclub.org/ventureidol to download an application. |
Contact: Linda Peterson-Roe / lpeterson-roe@iedc.in.gov / 317-234-4652
Indiana Entrepreneurship & Innovation Day
Date/Time: Thursday, November 08, 2007 from 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis
Cost: No Charge
Description: |
Indiana Entrepreneurship & Innovation Day is a day-long event that will feature valuable information that will help your business be more successful. The day will also give you the opportunity to meet with your peers and learn from the experiences of seasoned entrepreneurs, find resources to support your business and, as an exhibitor, showcase your products or services to potential investors. |
Contact: Linda Peterson-Roe / lpeterson-roe@iedc.in.gov / 317-234-4652
18th Annual Awards Dinner
Date/Time: Thursday, November 08, 2007 from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis
Cost: $120 ticket
Description: |
This celebration of Indiana business will feature Martin Luther King III as the keynote speaker. Government Leader of the Year, Business Leader of the Year and Community of the Year will be honored. |
Contact: Lisa Green / lgreen@indianachamber.com / 317-264-6885
Global Business Development in Life Sciences
Date/Time: Thursday, November 08, 2007 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Ross-Ade Pavilion in Lafayette
Cost: Free--includes
Description: |
Kauffman Campuses Initiative Workshop from |
Contact: Candiss Vibbert / vibbert@purdue.edu / 765-494-9404
Business Plan Discussion
Date/Time: Thursday, November 08, 2007 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Entrepreurship Class in Sheridan
Cost: Free to student
Description: |
Dan Gutwein of City Fit will be meeting with entrepreneurship students to answer questions about their business plans. He will also discuss the development of profit points in a business with them. |
Contact: Sharon Brimberry / sbrimberry@sheridan.k12.in.us / 317-758-4431
Friday, November 09, 2007
Meet the Entrepreneur Luncheon
Date/Time: Friday, November 09, 2007 from 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: Turoni's in Evansville
Cost: No Charge
Description: |
Students will have the opportunity to meet with the founders of Alexin Corporation. The company has raised approximately $57 million in debt and equity financing and is projected to launch their aluminum extrusion business early next year. Tom Horton and Bob Myer will discuss the start up process. The project is expected to help create high paying jobs for the state of Indiana. |
Contact: Peter Sherman / ps45@evansville.edu / 812-488-2387
Business Plan Competition Luncheon
Date/Time: Friday, November 09, 2007 from 11:30 AM - 1:00 AM
Location: HSE High School in Fishers
Cost: Free to student
Description: |
This is a business luncheon with HSE students and local business leaders. The students will work in small groups with business leaders to discuss their business plans. Participating students must be planning to compete in the January Hamilton County Young Entrepreneurs' Business Plan Competition. |
Contact: Eric Rosenbaum / erosenbaum@hse.k12.in.us / 317-594-4100
Indiana Technology Summit 10
Date/Time: Friday, November 09, 2007 from 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis
Cost: $100
Description: |
TechPoint's Indiana Technology Summit 10 is the only statewide technology-focused forum that combines leading entrepreneurs and business executives from across the state, representatives from the Indiana’s academic institutions and key policymakers – engaging them in a highly relevant and extremely important conversation about the future of Indiana’s technology economy. |
Contact: Tami Thompson / tthompson@cincorp.com / 317-685-6120
Grant County Entrepreneurs Luncheon
Date/Time: Friday, November 09, 2007 from 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: Meshingomisha Country Club in Marion
Cost: $10-$15
Description: |
This event will honor entrepreneurs in Grant County who have made significant strides in business investment, economic growth, and community enrichment. |
Contact: Kate Yoder / kyoder@grantcounty.com / 765-662-0650
Saturday, November 10, 2007
The Ascent Awards
Date/Time: Saturday, November 10, 2007 from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Conrad Hotel in Indianapolis
Cost: $125 per plate;
Description: |
The Ball State University Entrepreneurship Center is proud to present an award program that honors entrepreneurs. The recipients of this award exemplify what we believe is the true meaning of the word "entrepreneur." They are individuals who tackle tough problems, work from the bottom up, and craft businesses that creatively solve the challenges of life. This year's honorees include: |
Contact: Karen Vaughn / kavaughn@bsu.edu / 765-285-9005
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
A Celebration of Women Entrepreneurs
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Sycamore Hills in Indianapolis
Cost: Free
Description: |
Please mark your calendars for what should be an informative, fun, and inspiring event: A Celebration of Women Entrepreneurs, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 6-8 p.m. at Sycamore Hills. This is a FREE event and you can bring a guest, but you must call Mary Jane at the Innovation Center, 260-407-1736, for reservations. Details are attached. |
Contact: Mary Jane / 260-407-1736
