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Radio Interview
Dr. Bee Leng Chua recently spoke to KVMH and KSSK Radio -- The interview will air on six radio stations on Sunday, November 16th
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charge.
All times are listed as US Central Time.
A video archive will be available shortly after each live event.
Tuesday, November 18 10:45 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. CT
Watch the Governor's
Conference on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Governor Arnold Schwarzengger and Kauffman Foundation President Carl Schramm will gather California's most inspired and innovative entrepreneurs and small business leaders to share ideas, inspiration, and practical solutions that will drive the state's entrepreneurial economy.
Webcast live from www.kauffman.org/EventDetails.
Wednesday, November 19 - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. CT
Join
the Hip Hop and Entrepreneurship Town Hall Meeting
Chuck D and P. Miller (formerly Master P) will be in Kansas City to
discuss Hip Hop industry's cultural impact on the world of American
business. During a special Hip Hop Town Hall meeting, they will talk
about the cultural phenomenon that cuts across race and class to
radically change the landscape of American entrepreneurship.
Webcast live from www.kauffman.org/hiphop
Thursday, November 20 - 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CT
Explore the Path Leading from Technology to New Industry
At the inaugural A. Richard Newton Global Technology Leaders Conference from the University of California at Berkeley, luminaries from science, technology, business, law, and economics will define the projects and collaborations that will lead to new industries.
Webcast live from www.kauffman.org/newtonwebcast
Friday, November 21 - 8:45 to 10:20 a.m. CT
Welcome
to Mentoring Madness from the New York Stock Exchange
Alexis Glick of Fox Business Network will moderate a discussion from the NYSE Euronext with Russell Simmons of RUSH Communications, Founder of Def Jam Recordings and Phat Farm clothing line; Linda McMahon, Co-Founder of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE); and Peter Thum, Founder, Ethos Water, about turning points in their businesses.
Webcast
live from www.unleashingideas.org/
Hawaii's Morning News
Dr. Bee Leng Chua recently spoke to KHON-2 Morning News, on November 3rd to discuss the Global Entrepreneurship Week. Read more »
10 Cool Things To Do During Global Entrepreneurship Week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 21, 2008
CONTACTS:
Sarah Brewster, media relations representative
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Barbara Pruitt, Kauffman Foundation
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From music, film and fashion competitions, to "emptying" your idea locker to solve challenges, the Week has something for every innovator
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Washington, D.C. — Prospective entrepreneurs of all kinds who want to participate in Global Entrepreneurship Week have a growing list of diverse, challenging and motivating events to choose from. They can check out www.UnleashingIdeas.org for all the details.
The Week, Nov. 17-23, offers a first-ever, worldwide series of events to celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship and encourage young people to become more innovative and entrepreneurial. In the United States, the Week includes a series of national events and hundreds of locally sponsored activities across the country. Founding sponsors for Global Entrepreneurship Week are the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation in the United States and Make Your Mark in the United Kingdom.
"Innovation and entrepreneurship are the keys to developing businesses and creating jobs in any country," said Carl Schramm, president and CEO of the Kauffman Foundation and co-founder of the Week. "The events and challenges that will take place during the Week will be fun, inspiring and transforming for young entrepreneurs."
In addition to national events, the open source nature of the Week has given local organizations license to create and promote fun events in their cities and towns. Although this is by no means a complete list, here are 10 cool things to do during Global Entrepreneurship Week:
