SMSU to Host Global Entrepreneurship Events
Published Friday, November 08, 2024
Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) celebrates and empowers entrepreneurs in every country and community around the world – especially those individuals who face structural barriers or may have never considered the idea of launching a startup.
From November 18-21, local events are planned by the SMSU Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the North Star Mutual School of Business along with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and U.S. Small Business Administration with support from Southwest Initiative Foundation and Merchant & Gould, P.C.
Schedule of events:
Monday, November 18
The Mustang Blueprint Podcast Kickoff Party
The William Whipple Gallery, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Help kickoff The Mustang Blueprint Podcast with special guest Coach Tom Webb!
Let us know if you’ll be joining us: https://forms.office.com/r/sBTB45eXeS
Even if you don’t pre-register, please come anyway! All are welcome!
Wednesday, November 20
Global Entrepreneurship Sessions: Come to what interests and works for you!
SMSU Conference Center Lower Level, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
Intellectual Property, presentation by James Larson
Breakfast Provided by Merchant & Gould P.C
Get acquainted with the core principles of intellectual property, and discover the essential elements of patents, copyrights, and trademarks
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
SBDC - Introduction to AI for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses
Explore AI: Learn its use and equip yourself with practical tools and applications. Presented by SBDC Director, Christine Fischer and SBDC Associate Director, Kris Boedigheimer.
11:45 AM LUNCH
Sponsored By Southwest Initiative Foundation [Register Here]
12:05 PM – 12:50 PM
Keynote Speaker Bill Reilly
Explore the world of Iterro (formerly tru Shrimp) by Board Member Bill Reilly
12:50 PM – 1:30 PM
Entrepreneur Panel- featuring local entrepreneurs including students and members of our local business community.
12:50 PM – 1:30 PM
(Open to SMSU Students Only) EMAIL: SBDC@SMSU.EDU to register
Action Trackchair Business Tour
Thursday, November 21
Virtual Business Basics Workshop
Online, 12:50 PM – 1:30 PM
Key concepts to start your business – Email: SBDC@SMSU.EDU to register and receive link
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development and regional support partners. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the program sponsors. Programs are open to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested in advance. Contact: 507-537-7386
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