Center for Entrepreneurship » Events http://cobe.boisestate.edu/ent College Of Business and Economics Thu, 09 May 2013 19:01:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 SBA Young Entrepreneur Series Event http://cobe.boisestate.edu/ent/2012/02/06/sba-young-entrepreneur-series-event/ http://cobe.boisestate.edu/ent/2012/02/06/sba-young-entrepreneur-series-event/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:30:20 +0000 elenabistriceanu http://cobe.boisestate.edu/ent/?p=981 February 6, 2012
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Thinking about becoming an Entrepreneur?

Come join the Small Business Administration’s  (SBA) and U.S. SBA Assistant Associate Administrator Calvin Goings at the Young Entrepreneur Series Event! A special gathering of leading young entrepreneurs. Listen to a distinguished panel of young business leaders that will share their personal stories, business tips, and lessons learned throughout their journey as entrepreneurs.

Venue Information

 Date: February 6, 2012
Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Location: Boise State University at “The Kitchen”
2203 University Dr. (Southeast corner of Capital & University, Boise ID) 
Parking passes are Available – RSVP by Feb 2, 2012 to:
Darla Nordstrom: (208) 334-9004  ext. 340 or darla.nordstrom@sba.gov

The Young Entrepreneur event is intended to:

  • Bring together leading young entrepreneurs, youth advocacy organizations and government experts to listen, address critical challenges and formulate public policy measures needed to move the young entrepreneur’s business agenda to the next level
  • Connect young entrepreneurs to each other, the federal government and other economic development resources
  • Engage young people to discuss entrepreneurship
  • Highlight the accomplishments of young entrepreneurs

With youth unemployment twice the national average in amny communities, SBA recognizes a need to promote and better support the efforts of young people looking to create jobs for themselves and others. Young Entrepreneurs are a dynamic resource for our national recovery and growth.

This event is open to all BSU Students.

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Do you want a chance to pitch your idea to entrepreneurs, investors and people who can help you make it happen?

Do you want to win money for your idea?

If so, the Boise State Elevator Pitch is for you!

You have 2 minutes to present your idea for a new product, service or business concept. What is the problem? How do you solve it? What do you need to make it happen?

Pitch your idea to a group of entrepreneurs, investors, and others who can help.

Award categories include: “Best Overall Elevator Pitch,” “Most Viable Idea Pitch,” ” Best Green/Sustainable Idea Pitch” and “Best Technology Idea Pitch.” Enter your idea today!

Over $1,500 in awards! Each category will award 1st Prize ($250), 2nd Prize ($100) and 3rd Prize ($50).

This competition is open to ALL Boise State University Students.

Location: Student Union Building, Boise State University

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Extended Deadline: Written business plans due by Friday November 13, 2009.

1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards for undergraduate and graduate teams

This competition is open to all Boise State University Students.

Location: Student Union Building, Boise State University

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