Tulsa Global Entrepreneurship Week begins Saturday

Source: Tulsa World, Okla.迷你倉Nov. 15--Tulsa Global Entrepreneurship Week begins Saturday and runs through Nov. 22, featuring more than 18 workshops and other events.The seventh annual TGEW -- the largest to date -- also includes entrepreneurship panels as well as networking, pitching and coaching opportunities.One new event this year, called "Under the Hood," will feature food truck entrepreneurs who will share their stories, successes and challenges. Participants also will get a chance to sample their food.This year's events -- hosted by entrepreneurs, business leaders and educators -- are open to anyone interested in small business or other forms of entrepreneurship."It's the biggest, not just in the number of events, but in the number of people producing the events," said Sean Griffin, TGEW chairman. "The diversity of organizations and groups that are stepping up and participating and supporting entrepreneurs is at an all-time high."I think that the community has awakened to the power of entrepreneurship to help not only create jobs but to inspire people to follow their own dreams and create their own career paths and make a difference for the community. We're seeing a lot more social entrepreneurship programs."Tulsa has emerged as a nationally recognized leader at fostering entrepreneurs, Griffin said.An official kickoff for the week's events will take place at 6 p.m. Monday at the Dust Bowl, 211 S. Elgin Ave., in downtown Tulsa."My sincere hope is that we actually start engaging a larger percentage of the general population to seriously consider entrepreneurship as a viable career path," Griffin said."The programs we have during TGEW are excellent opportunities for them to get their toes in the water, so to speak, to get a feel for what entrepreneurship means and connect with entrepreneur champions who are there to support them."We've never had as many entrepreneurial champions available, ready and passionate about seeing people start businesses."The Kauffman Foundation created Global Entrepreneurship Week, which is celebrated during November across six continents.All of the TGEW events are being coordinated by the City of Tulsa Economic Development Commission's Entrepreneurship Committee.Laurie Winslow 918-581-8466laurie.winslow@tulsaworld.comTulsa Global Entrepreneurship WeekSaturdayDream Start Entrepreneurship ConferenceTCC Center for Creativity, 910 S. Boston Ave., 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., $65 (mydreamstart.com).A challenge for more minorities to start businesses, and resources to help them begin.MondayVenture Strategy SessionThe Forge, 125 W. Third St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (30 minute sessions)Ten entrepreneurs will present their ideas or business pitches and receive feedback from a group of experienced mentors.Cost: Free by reservation only for the first 10 entrepreneurs.RSVP: Taylor Potter -- tpotter@ou.eduTGEW Kick-Off CelebrationDust Bowl Lanes & Lounge, 211 S. Elgin Ave., 6 to 8 p.m.RSVP: Katherine Pierandri -- katherine@startupcup.comTuesdayGlobal Entrepreneurship: "Made In Tulsa -- Influencing the World"TU Allen Chapman Activity Center, Great Hall B, 440 S. Gary Ave., 7:30 to 10 a.m.Three local entrepreneurs -- Eric Marshall (Marshall Brewing), Chris Zenthoefer (ICEdot), and John "Chip" Gaberino (Topeca Coffee) -- will share best practices and lessons learned from international experiences.Cost: $45 per person with pre-registration ($35 with three or more from the same company); $15 for students; $50 for all at-the-door payments. Register at bus.collins.utulsa.edu/cepd/ and click on Programs.Food Trucks -- Under the HoodLegends, 514 E. Second St., 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.A panel of food truck entrepreneurs will share their stories, successes, and challenges. Participants will get a chance to sample their food.Cost: Free. Prices for lunch are set by the food trucks.TCC StartUp Cup Business Model Competition Award CelebrationTCC Center for Creativity, 910 S. Boston Ave.儲存倉 5:30-7 p.m., free. (tcc.startupcup.com).WednesdayHow SBA Can Help Your Small BusinessSCORE, Conference Room A, 10th floor, Sunoco Building, 907 S. Detroit Ave., 8:30-10 a.m. Free.RSVP: Katherine Pierandri -- katherine@startupcup.com.Non-Traditional Sources of Capital and SBA Guaranteed LendingSCORE, Conference Room A, 10th floor, Sunoco Building, 907 S. Detroit Ave., 10 to 11:30 a.m.RSVP: Katherine Pierandri -- katherine@startupcup.comPitch-O-RamaCentral Center at Centennial Park, 1028 E. Sixth St, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., $10.Up to 10 companies will be selected to present a two-minute pitch in front of a live audience and panel of judges comprised of experienced entrepreneurs and investors. All participants will receive valuable interactive feedback, and the winner of the Pitch-O-Rama will receive a cash prize of $500 from GableGotwals. Apply at tulsagew.com/pitch-o-rama/Forge Ahead Lunch Series & OpenMine Event: "What is Social Entrepreneurship?"The Forge, 125 W. Third St., 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., free.Learn about social entrepreneurship from Lyel Resner, who has cross-sector expertise in social innovation including startup experience at Startup Box South Bronx, Kiva, hTink, and The New York Hall of Science. Following, a brief expo will showcase many of Tulsa's social enterprises, including Heavenly Bread Co., A Child's Cup Full, Reach Clothing and Emerging Ideas.RSVP: forgeaheadnovember.eventbrite.comNo-Cost Consulting for Your Small Business by SBA SpecialistsSCORE, Conference Room A, 10th floor, Sunoco Building, 907 S. Detroit Ave., 1:30-3 p.m. Free.RSVP: Katherine Pierandri -- katherine@startupcup.com.Tulsa Innovation Forum618 E. Third St., Suite 1, 3-4:30 p.m., free.Several startups will deliver a short presentation with Q&A from the audience.Entrepreneurial Gathering Place618 E. Third St., Suite 1, 4:30-6:30 p.m., free.Meet, visit and network with representatives of many of the region's entrepreneurial resource organizations and mingle with Tulsa area entrepreneurs.AHHA, Artists Build-A-Business Workshop101 E. Archer St., 5-8 p.m., free.Workshop for artists will support participants to expand their business ideas, learn business model design, take current businesses to the next level and identify solutions that accelerate revenue creation.RSVP: Katherine Pierandri -- katherine@startupcup.com.ThursdaySynergy N TulsaThe Innovation Commons Room, OU Schusterman Center, 41st Street and Yale Avenue,8-9:30 a.m., free.RSVP: Tammy Fate -- tfate@cityoftulsa.org.Learn about the resources and tools that are available to help small businesses. Hear testimonials from local entrepreneurs who have started pop-up shops, food truck vendors, and local traditional entrepreneurs.Tulsey Awards: Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame, 111 E. First St., VIP reception at 6 p.m. and Tulsey Awards at 7 p.m.Cost: Individual tickets $15 in advance; $20 cash only at the door. tulseys2013.eventbrite.comNov. 22SourceLink Speed Networking EventTulsa Regional Chamber, 1 W. Third St. Spirit AeroSystems and St. Francis rooms, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., free.Connect and find ways to collaborate with community leaders and SourceLink partners working towards creating enhancing an ecosystem of entrepreneurship in the Tulsa region. Participants include university and research representatives, funding program representatives, chamber of commerce officials and leaders of entrepreneurial programs.RSVP: Jessica Flint -- jessicaflint@tulsachamber.comCCEW Final PresentationsPerkins Auditorium, OU-Tulsa Schusterman Learning Center, 4502 E. 41st St., 3-4:30 p.m., free.Presentations made by A Child's Cup Full, which has developed a sustainable business model to employ refugee women around the world, and the Cornerstone project.RSVP: ccewtulsa.eventbrite.comSource: .tulsagew.comCopyright: ___ (c)2013 Tulsa World (Tulsa, Okla.) Visit Tulsa World (Tulsa, Okla.) at .tulsaworld.com Distributed by MCT Information Services迷你倉最平