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NEWS FROM THE EMC
EVENTS
EMC BUSINESS FORUM WELCOMES SERIAL ENTREPRENEUR JOHN THORNTON – Wednesday, February 8th
Join John Thornton, owner of Thornton Wineries and founder of 20 other successful companies, as he shares insight into the “Relentless Pursuit of Opportunities”. This EMC Business Forum open-to-the-public event will emphasize how family and closely-held businesses can pursue growth using entrepreneurial techniques. The event will be held at the La Jolla Hilton Torrey Pines from 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. Cost is $55 and includes parking. For more information and to register, please visit http://sdsu.theitpros.net/_doc/event/EMC_Forum_Ad_12-05.pdf or call 619.594.2781
EN ENTREPRENEUR ROUNDTABLE – Thursday, February 16th
Thinking about starting up a company? Looking for resources to grow your organization? Trying to expand your professional network? ALL OF THE ABOVE? We hope you can join fellow members/friends of SDSU’s Entrepreneurial Network alumni chapter for an evening of networking and roundtable discussion. This quarterly forum features three alumni entrepreneurs* presenting their companies (and currently faced issues) in an informal roundtable setting, followed by productive feedback and advice from the 30-40 attendees. The event, with a $10 suggested donation, includes brief networking sessions at the outset and conclusion of the forum. More information (including time, location, and RSVP details) is available online at https://sdsu.theitpros.net/page.cfm?pageid=209
17th ANNUAL VENTURE CHALLENGE COMPETITION – March 23-24, 2006
Got ideas? Join SDSU's Entrepreneurial Management Center as we cheer on top MBA business plan teams from SDSU and 19 other international business schools at Venture Challenge 2006. Schools will compete for over $25,000 in cash prizes! Sponsored by SDSU's Entrepreneurial Management Center, the seventeenth annual Venture Challenge will be held at the San Diego Mission Valley Hilton. We look forward to seeing you there! More information, including RSVP details to this free and open-to-the-public event, is available online athttp://sdsu.theitpros.net/page.cfm?pageid=197
OPPORTUNITIES
We are currently seeking alumni entrepreneur company presenters – please contact Keely Bamberg via email at kbamberg@projects.sdsu.edu for additional details. Please note: presenters must be SDSU alumni or members of SDSU s Alumni Association (and/or SDSU s Entrepreneurial Network alumni chapter; more details at http://www.sdsu.edu/en |
