Jackson State University will host a conference in celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week, Nov. 17-19, 2014. The JSU Department of Entrepreneurship in the College of Business is sponsoring the event in partnership with the Kauffman Foundation.
Themed “Unleashing the Entrepreneur Within,” the conference will provide workshops covering topics on global opportunities in contracting; MDOT and MDA certification and training; marketing your business using social media; social entrepreneurship; and funding opportunities for women-owned small businesses.
The conference will also host a Tiger Tank competition for emerging entrepreneurs to pitch their business ideas. Leading business coaches at the Speed Networking Reception offered by WheretoGo411 will provide technical advice.
A highlight of the conference will be the Women Entrepreneurs Day Awards Luncheon, which will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the JSU Student Center, Ballroom A.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
DAY ONE – Monday, November 17, 2014
9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Global Entrepreneurship Week “Kick-Off Celebration
“Building and Expanding your Business Globally through the Creation of International Partnerships.”
College of Business Building, Pittman Lecture Room 134
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Global Entrepreneurship Chat with Dr. John Calhoun from Morocco, North Africa
“U.S. Delegation to the Fifth Annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Marrakesh”
Using Web X – Networking Media
College of Business Building, Pittman Lecture Room 134
11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Modern Manners with Miss M’
College of Business Building, Pittman Lecture Room 134
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Networking Reception with Entrepreneurs Featuring “Speed Networking with Entrepreneurs”
Hosted by Kathy times, Owner & COO, WhereToGo411.com and President, Yellow Brick Media Concepts
College of Business Building, Pittman Lecture Room 134
DAY TWO – Tuesday, November 18, 2014
All day
Exhibitors and Vendors
College of Business Building, 2nd Floor
8:30 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.
Opening Plenary
“Global and Economic Development Opportunity Recognition”
College of Business Building, Lecture Room 134
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Mobile Devices in Small Businesses: Products for Productivity and Profitability
College of Business Building, Room 121
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Media Entrepreneurship
Imagination + Creation=Innovation
Location: TBA
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
B.R.E.A.D.I: Business Readiness Emergencies and Disaster-prep Implementation
Location: TBA
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
JSU TIGER TANK
Social Entrepreneurship Student Business Plan Competition
College of Business Building, Pittman Lecture Room 134
DAY THREE – Wednesday, November 19, 2014
All day
Exhibitors and Vendors
JSU Student Center, Ballroom B
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m
Student Research Presentations
College of Business Building, Room 122
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
DBE Certification Success Stories
JSU Student Center, Ballroom B
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Understanding the Certification Process
JSU Student Center, Ballroom B
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Women Entrepreneurs Day Awards Luncheon
JSU Student Center, Ballroom A
November 17 – 21, 2014
“E” Engrossed Campus at JSU: Entrepreneurs Visit the Classroom
Promoting an “E” Engrossed Campus, Jackson State University will provide entrepreneurs with an opportunity to share their success stories with students throughout the campus. Students in liberal arts, engineering, healthcare administration and other disciplines will be able to learn first-hand how to “Unleash the Entrepreneur Within” to catch the entrepreneurial spirit that is spanning the globe. Emphasis will be given to “Creativity and Innovation for Future Entrepreneurs.”