EntrepreneurshipWeek USA Education-Related Partners

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  • USA TODAY - Shobha Giordano...Co-sponsoring the "AD-vancing Entrepreneurship Education" event....students design ads to promote the field. Check out other education links:

  • Thanks so much to the Association for Career and Technical Education for making EntrepreneurshipWeek USA the first of their two Resolutions passed at the annual national ACTE conference in December. Download a copy here. Many educators are planning a special feature for EntrepreneurshipWeek USA at the end of Career and Technical Education Month in February. ACTE is the professional association for all career and technical education educators nationwide.

  • NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation, DC - Hank Kopcial, sponsoring a variety of activities including "Entrepreneur in the Classroom" and 3 free entrepreneurship units downloadable from the website. College Scholarship applications available for young entrepreneurs.

  • National Council on Economic Education, NY is hosting a nationwide random drawing for young people in grades K-12. Students working in groups, or individually, can submit projects celebrating the accomplishments of an entrepreneur from their state. Selected projects will be posted on the Gallery of Entrepreneurs website, which will showcase the contributions to society made by entrepreneurs around the country. In addition $50 will be awarded to the classrooms of students whose projects are chosen in the random drawing. Teachers must register before their students’ entries can be valid. Entries must be sent before February 20, 2007.

  • CFED-REAL, DC - Kimberley Pate, planning to develop "Impact of Entrepreneurship on the State Economy" fact sheets that would be factual and appealing one-pagers that could be used for state-level entrepreneurship advocacy.

  • Your Homework.com, CA - Soorena Salari, co-sponsoring the "Emily the Entrepreneur" stories....students will love their doll!

  • FBLA-PBL Becky Grant is pleased to share all of the publications they have sent to thousands of teachers across the nation. Note that they started with American Enterprise Day as their annual event in November, 2006, leading up to National EntrepreneurshipWeek USA in 2007. 1. Winter Hotline to Advisers, 2. American Enterprise Day Hotline to Advisers, 3. Tomorrow's Business Leaders, 4. Hotline for Advisers of younger students, and 5. Publication for Phi Beta Lambda students and advisors.

  • National DECA, Inc is featuring on their website a Gallery of Entrepreneurs that have DECA background. Michelle Walker also shares their Dimensions Magazine for students that features EntrepreneurshipWeek USA.
Alabama Arkansas
    Email Piper Knutson, of the Youth Entrepreneurship Program at the Arkansas Capital Corporation to learn more about their State Leadership Team.
Arizona
    Janet Gandy, coordinating activities in support of EntrepreneurshipWeek USA in Arizona announces the following:
    • Arizona Entrepreneurship Conference at Grand Canyon University, "The Revolution in Marketing" on March 1, 2007. Contact Francine Hardaway.
    • Arizona Southern Region Entrepreneurial Week Activities, contact Sherry Hoskinson, McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship.
    • University of Arizona announces Arizona Youth Entrepreneurial award, co-sponsored by the First National Bank of AZ
    • Arizona FBLA State Leadership Conference features the Entrepreneurial Team Event.
    • Arizona DECA Career Development Conference, March 6, features 1600 high school students competing in 38 different marketing, management, and entrepreneurship conferences.
    • Arizona FCCLA students prepare to participate in the Star Event for Entrepreneurship.
  • Danielle Hampson at Arizona Web TV is featuring web radio and interviews of community leaders, schools, and entrepreneurs on ArizonaWebTV.com in support of EntrepreneurshipWeek USA throughout February. Also check out the press release in support of their State Leadership Team, published in the AZ Business Journal, Jan 22, 2007.
  • SCORE Phoenix Chapter 105 announces a FREE Seminar and counseling event on Saturday, March 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m at the Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA) office. The theme is "Get Your Business In the Game" and it will be a great opportunity for entrepreneurs whether they are just starting or seasoned business owners. Call 602-745-7250.
  • Elementary students learn about entrepreneurship as one of four days of events sponsored by La Joya High School in Avondale, AZ. Can't spell Entrepreneur? Become one and hire someone who can!
California
  • Biz World Foundation is partnering with the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), Uncommon Individual Foundation, Young Entrepreneurs at Haas (YEAH) of University of California at Berkeley, and Merrill Lynch. Read about the event entitled "Teaching Entrepreneurship - The Trailblazers" scheduled for Tuesday, February 27, 2007, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at the Arthur Andersen Auditorium, the University of California at Berkeley. The panelists will discuss current trends and innovations in youth entrepreneurship education. Contact Catherine Hutton for information.
  • Ivy Academia (K-12 Grade Entrepreneurial Charter School), Woodland Hills, CA - Tatyana Berkovich, Founder and President reports that their students, parents, teachers, band, and cheer squad are preparing an Ivy Youth Entrepreneurial Convention on March 2 from 9 AM - 1 PM. Students will compete for the "Top Inventor Award", visit the 4th Grade Entrepreneurs' Biography Wax Museum, have a chance to interview entrepreneurs, present their accomplishments, advertise their businesses, and participate in roundtable discussions.
  • The Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics, Chapman University, CA - P K Shukla reports that the Center is planning speakers, events, and contests to be held in conjunction with The Week.
  • The Girls' Middle School of Mountain View CA has invited guests to Entrepreneurial Night 2007 on Sunday, January 28 at the Google Headquarters. It will include a trade show and Presentations to a Venture Capitalist Panel. Contact Tracy Greene, Entrepreneurial Studies Teacher.
  • California State University, Fresno, through the Lyles Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, has organized a week of events including a “Creative Coffee Break” with Professor Timothy Stearns (Monday), the Apprentice’s Apprentice hosted by the campus Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (Tuesday), “Surviving the Family Business” with Professor George Vozikis (Wednesday), “Why Franchising is a Success” with Professor Gary Castrogiovanni (Thursday) - Luncheon hosted by Brad Triebsch, Central Valley Fund and ”Hop on the Idea Escalator” with Craig Scharton CE0 of the Central Valley Business Incubator. Students attending each event will be given an entry for a drawing for a new iPod Shuffle provided by the Lyles Center. The Friday event will culminate with students making a 60 second business pitch with the opportunity to win over $100 in prizes. We are excited to announce a Special guest appearance by Dameane Douglas, former NFL wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs. There will be a BBQ on Friday that will be hosted by Famous Dave’s Barbeque and the winner of the iPod will be announced.
Colorado Connecticut
  • Thanks to Governor M Jodi Rell for supporting entrepreneurship education and the entrepreneurs of Connecticut through her proclamatiobn in support of Entrepreneurship Week, February 24 - March 3, 2007.
  • Gateway Community College, CT Rose Bednarz, is coordinating events statewide. Partners for the events are SBA, SCORE, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro's Office, City of New Haven, JA and other small business resource agencies.
    • Monday - Seminar on Ethics in Advertising. A panel of television, radio and newspaper media will discuss ethical considerations in an effective advertising campaign. Scheduled for 7:00 - 8:30 PM at Gateway Community College, sponsored by the Advertising and Promotion class.
    • Tuesday - Seminar on Doing Business Around the World 9:30 - 11:00 AM, sponsored by SIFE and Gateway College's Management and Econonics Classes. International students will present information about doing business in their countries.
    • Wednesday - VET BIZ NOW! 4:00 - 6:00 PM at the Donaldson Education Center 2nd Floor, VA CT Healthcare System Facility. A panel of successful vetpreneurs will talk about their challenges, hurdles and success habits. Small Business Resource contacts from the listed sponsors will be present for you to meet and network with including . . . Gateway SIFE, Gateway Small Business Center, New Haven SCORE, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro's Office, Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce, CTCIC, SBA, DAS, Connecticut Secretary of the State's Office, Connecticut Department of Veterans' Affairs, City of New Haven Business Initiative, Smart Start-CERC, CTPTAP.
    • Thursday - A Panel of Successful Entrepreneurs will discuss "What Does It Take to be a Successful Entrepreneur?" sponsored by SIFE and Gateway Community College's Small Business Class.
    Throughout the week - With JA, Gateway Community College is developing a packet of materials to be distributed in the New Haven Elementary, Intermediate and High Schools with various entrepreneurship activites that they could follow during the week.
Delaware
  • Thanks to Governor Ruth Ann Minner for the Delaware Proclamation.
  • The Delaware Committee for EntrepreneurshipWeek will kick off the local effort on February 27 at a press event with a proclamation from Governor Minner recognizing the week across the state focusing on entrepreneurship and small business opportunities. Thanks to this impressive group of sponsors. A press package will be available representing the programs of state leadership team member organizations throughout Delaware. Contact Ronni Cohenfor further information and a press package.
  • The Delaware Financial Literacy Institute - Ronni Cohen, is introducing the "Chasing the Dream" program, a Youth Entrepreneurship Camp and a Train the Trainer Program sponsored by JP Morgan Chase. Community Groups and Non-Profit Agencies are invited to participate in the Train-the-Trainer Program, March 26 - 30, 2007 that will provide camp manuals and methods to replicate the camp for their own agencies.
  • Ronni Cohen is pleased to share this TV feature from the DE EntrepreneurshipWeek event.
District of Columbia Florida
  • Buchholz High School, FL - Dianne Lauramoore, and students from the Academy of Entrepreneurship are featuring a breakfast to honor entrepreneurs and community leaders.
  • Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation from the University of Florida plans three entrepreneurial-related blogs with a moderator specialist in the subject, as well as online contests for students.
  • Debra Campbell of Forward Thinking Initiatives in partnership with Junior Achievement of West Central Florida is proud to present an evening with successful Tampa Bay entrepreneurs. On March 1 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM the young people will hear from outstanding area entrepreneurs at the "Budding Entrepreneurs" event for 5th - 12th grade Students, Parents and Teachers at the Bill Poe Junior Achievement Center in Tampa. See details here. and register to reserve your Free space.
  • Donna Caplan of the Broward County IBE Programs announces that Hallandale High School, Flanagan High School, and Coral Glades High School are planning on events that feature guest entrepreneurs in the classroom in honor the The Week.
Georgia Illinois Indiana
  • Indiana Department of Education Barbara Beadle, supporting the four Consortium special events throughout Indiana. Check their website to see the State Leadership Team representatives and state level actions supporting EntrepreneurshipWeek USA.
  • The Marketing program at Porter County Career Center offers an Entrepreneurship Essay Contest to elementary - high school students as well as hosting an Entrepreneur seminar on Friday, March 2, from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Entrepreneurs from many area businesses in all career areas will be part of a panel speaking to our Entrepreneurship and Vocational/Technical students interested in becoming an Entrepreneur.
  • Lake Central High School in St. John, IN is planning to provide a brown bag lunch session each day during EntrepreneurshipWeek USA with a 25 minute presentation by local entrepreneurs.
  • Purdue University Calumet, Entrepreneurship Center - Jamaluddin Husain, supporting the Consortium's "AD-vancing Entrepreneurship Education - Advertising Campaign"; and the "Letters to Young Entrepreneurs" from his class of Mature Entrepreneurs.
  • Cathy Langlois from Hamilton County Alliance reports that they have created a booklet, "If you Started a Business", and are encouraging teachers to read the booklet to Elementary /Middle school students and use the suggested activities to introduce entrepreneurship to their students as an event in support of EntrepreneurshipWeek USA.
  • Karen Van Til of Highland High School, Highland IN, is bringing awareness to students and teachers throughout Entrepreneurship Week and has put a link on their website.
Iowa

Kansas Kentucky
  • The State Leadership Team facilitated by the Kentucky Association of Career and Technical Education and the KY Department of Education plan to combine celebration of CTE Month and Entrepreneurship Week USA, will receive a proclamation from the Governor, and will bring 800-1000 students to visit the KY legislature on February 13. They are sending a newletter featuring EntrepreneurshipWeek USA to all CTE teachers and will have a display of entrepreneurship programs in the State Education Building.
Louisiana

  • Scotlandville Magnet High School announces a whole week of activities starting with the Kickoff Proclamation Ceremony at 8:30 AM in the school library. Governor Kathleen Blanco has signed the EntrepreneurshipWeek proclamation that will be read by staff from the State Office of the Governor and the Office of Economic Development. Tuesday will feature an Emily the Entrepreneur Essay Writing Contest with winners receiving a real doll. All teachers will introduce an awareness activity in their classrooms on Wednesday. Students will submit business plans with trophies to be awarded on Thursday at the School's Business Market Place. Finally on Friday there will be a Small Business Incubator Tour with breakfast and introductions of the new business owners, sponsored by the Micro Enterprise Development Alliance of Louisiana.
Maine
  • State Leadership Team coordinator Valerie Lamont announces the Proclamation from Governor John Baldacci in support of EntrepreneurshipWeek in Maine.
  • The Maine Center for Enterprise Development is an incubator recently located to the University of Southern Maine (USM) Portland campus. An Open House, co-hosted by the incubator and the Center for Entrepreneurship, located in the School of Business at USM will provide students the opportunity to meet with new student entrepreneurs as well as traditional start-up companies from the private sector, located in the incubator. This event will also be used to announce new concentration in Entrepreneurship, recently approved by the School of Business.
  • Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) School of Business, University of Southern Maine, will host a workshop for students featuring entrepreneurs at the Maine Center for Enterprise Development, Feb 28, 2007
  • WMPG, the University of Southern Maine radio station, will announce EntrepreneurshipWeek USA and will interview Students in Free Enterprise on "Why you want to be an entrepreneur".
  • The University of Maine has accepted the national "Challenge" and will convene teams to participate.
Massachusetts Michigan
  • Rosalind Denning, Detroit Public Schools, shares the Resolution Supporting Entrepreneurship Week from Carolyn C Kilpatrick, Member of the US Congress, and the message Representative Kilpatrick sent her networks in Michigan.
  • Generation E, Battlecreek, MI - Cheryl Peters, encouraging all 85 schools in their network to invite an entrepreneur to the classroom for an interview, encouraging press coverage too.
  • Ottawa Hills High School, School of Business, Leadership and Entrepreneurship - Charles Burns
Mississippi
  • Moss Point School District, MS - Deborah Thompson
Missouri
  • LaSalle Springs Middle School, MO - Katrina Priese, organizing a student computer project to feature entrepreneurship information
  • The University of Central Missouri, Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies and Development, featured Barry Moltz discussing "You Need to Be A Little Crazy", at their Entrepreneurship Week Seminar on February 27.
Nebraska
  • Official Nebraska State Activities and coordination of State Leadership Team Gregg Christensen, NE Department of Education
  • The University of Nebraska, Center for Entrepreneurship held the Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner where a special award was presented to Dr. Tom Osborne who was co-sponsor in the US Congress of the Resolution establishing the first annual national Entrepreneurship Week.
  • First Annual MarketPlace Nebraska - the Opening Doors to Success Conference, February 28, 2007 is sponsored by the Nebraska EDGE Program, University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Key elements of the conference include up to 50 exhibits of entrepreneurial products and services, thirty workshops on business topics, and a Marketplace Store to buy the products from NE entrepreneurs. For more information contact Kathie Starkweather, Center for Rural Affairs.
  • RUPRI Center for Rural Entrepreneurship, NE - Deborah Markley
  • Email The Nebraska Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln - Glenn a Friendt, Director, reports they will kick off The Week with the Nebraska Distinguished Entrepreneurs Awards dinner on Thursday, Feb 22. Also will honor with a reception for the 24 university teams competing in UNL New Ventures World Competition, Feb 23 and 24. On March 1st they will hold a "Mentoring by the Masters" videoconference for entrepreneurs from UNL to five of the six community college campuses.
  • The CEO of GROW Nebraska, Janell Anderson Ehrke, encourages everyone to do something in honor of EntrepreneurshipWeek USA. She advocates development of entrepreneurship in younger generations as a key to the state's future economic growth. GROW Nebraska has organized a labeling and packaging competition with entries on display at the MarketPlace, sponsored by the Center for Rural Affairs.
  • The Grand Opening of the Entrepreneurship Center at the Southeast Community College in Lincoln took place on February 21. Congratulations to Tim Mittan, Center Director, Jim Krieger, major sponsor from the Krieger Family Foundation, and many partners who made the Center possible to serve all levels of students in the community.
  • Email Tim Mittan at Nebraska's Southeast Community College to learn more about "Jumpstart the Entrepreneur in You", three seminars for women starting February 27.
  • Email Terri Parson at Nebraska's Southeast Community College to register for a seminar on February 28 with author Steve Chandler telling about "9 Lies that are Holding your Business Back".
  • Central Community College events at the Columbus, Grand Island and Hastings campuses are off to a great start as shown on this schedule.
  • The Columbus Telegram is featuring a series of articles that highlight the contributions that entrepreneurs make to the area economy. Type in entrepreneurs in the archive section to access all during the week.
Nevada

New Hampshire
  • Constance Manchester-Bonenfant, NH Department of Education, and Emily King, University System of NH are serving as facilitators of a very active State Leadership Team, planning for NH to create five core days of specific activities by type of entrepreneurial focus for the Monday through Friday of EntrepreneurshipWeek USA
  • About 400 people across New Hampshire presented, discussed, and received advice and support for their Big Ideas during Entrepreneurship Week New Hampshire, which concluded on March 1st. High school students, college undergraduate and graduate students, and professionals, attended four entrepreneurial events, participated in eight panel discussions, and were inspired by more than 20 entrepreneurs, practitioners, and advisors.
  • New Hampshire Governor John Lynch, in a proclamation, declared February 25th-March 3rd, as Entrepreneurship Week New Hampshire. "Here in New Hampshire, we celebrate and foster innovation in our economy. Entrepreneurship Week is a good way for our state to showcase the excellent work taking place in our communities and encourage our citizens to turn their ideas into solid business plans," the proclamation stated.
  • Entrepreneurship Week New Hampshire featured a week of events focusing on different aspects of instilling the entrepreneurial spirit in participants. Events took place across the state and included Higher Education Day, K-12 Entrepreneurial Education Day, Entrepreneurial Landscape Day, and Business Resource and Funding Day.
    • Monday - Entrepreneurship in Higher Education will feature "Forum on the Future" with NY Times columnist David Leonhardt at CR Sparks in Bedford, NH.
    • Tuesday - K-12 Entrepreneurial Education Day - Somersworth Career Technical Center will feature business and entrepreneur speakers and address the connections between NH schools and the business community.
    • Wednesday - Business Development and Funding Day - Plymouth State University is hosting an event focusing on environmental entrepreneurship.
    • Thursday - NH public entrepreneurial assistance agencies (SBA, SCORE, SBDCs, and Women's Business Centers) will demonstrate how their services assist entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial education. SCORE will unveil an eMentoring program to prepare a student for successful launching of a new venture.
    • Friday - (Note, because of a snowstorm this event took place on Thursday) Entrepreneurship Day New Hampshire at the Wayfarer Convention Center is devoted to celebrating an entrepreneurial way of thinking, the student entrepreneurs, and NH as an entrepreneurial state. Keene State students have produced a video that will be part of many activities focused on increasing entrepreneurship in NH's youth. Major sponsors are the New York Times, University System of NH, and NH EntrepreneurshipWeek USA Committee.
New Jersey
  • Jennifer Beaumont, Office of Innovative Programs in the NJ Department of Education in partnership with the NJ Business and Industry Association is organizing a reception at the State House and working with the NJ Chamber of Commerce to host Webinars for high school students and teachers. The NJ Department of Education Website will list resources and events for the state.
  • EDTEC, NJ - Aaron Bocage
New York
  • Buffalo Schools, NY - Email Kathy Gielow, with a great variety of activities and partners acting together to support EntrepreneurshipWeek USA through the "Empower Youth Entrepreneurs" high school program in Buffalo, NY.
  • Kingsborough Community College, Virtual Enterprise, NY - Jonathan Deutsch and Anthony Borgese, with plans to launch the Entrepreneur in Residence program as well as introducing the CUNY Institute for Virtual Enterprise Sustainable Entrepreneurship Program.
  • NFTE - National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship, NY - Mike Caslin
  • Brower Communications - Martha Brower has united the Norwich and Chenango County NY local businesses and community organizations to present the 2007 Entrepreneur FORUM. The event on March 1, 2007, will feature workshops and a Panel of Local Entrepreneurs discussing "What they would avoid if starting their business over again".
  • New York State Leadership Team facilitator, Michael Doyle, announces the following events in Cattaraugus Allegany area:
      New York REAL is sponsoring a POWER LUNCH on February 28, featuring successful young entrepreneur, Michael Lastoria, CEO of Innovation Ads and a 1998 graduate of Fillmore Central School. Two representatives from each of the region's 21 schools as well as regional business people are invited to attend.
    • NYREAL, Cattaraugus Allegany BOCES is co-sponsoring the "Emily/Ethan the Entrepreneur" project, an entrepreneurial creative writing project. The project is open to all 4th grade students in our region. We ask that each 4th grade teacher pick the best stories, one from a male student and one from a female student, from his/her class and submit the winners for recognition. Each teacher-identified female submission will receive an Emily the Entrepreneur doll, and each male submission will receive a K'nex Building System. Creating awareness that "being one's own boss is a viable option" is our goal, and we encourage students to participate in this project.
    • "Celebrating the Arts in Our Schools", is a juried art show at Wellsville Creative Arts Center held on February 26 that is open to all Allegany County high school students working any 2 or 3-dimensional media focused on the arts or artisans. This event was developed in conjunction with the Cattaraugus Allegany BOCES, the Wellsville Creative Arts Center, and local high schools.
North Carolina North Dakota
  • Marketplace for Kids, ND - Marilyn Kipp, serving as coordinator of the ND State Leadership Team. North Dakota Governor John Hoeven was joined at the signing of the Proclamation by 5th Grade Students and Teachers from Roosevelt Elementary School, State Department of Education representatives, InnovateND/ND Department of Commerce, and Marketplace for Entrepreneurs/Marketplace for Kids Leaders. Activities planned are as follows:
    • Marketplace: Opening the Doors of Opportunity Conference – February 22, 2007
    • Marketplace Advisory Council on Entrepreneurship Education – March 1, 2007
    • Showcase of North Dakota’s Entrepreneurship Education – March 1 & 2, 2007
Ohio Oregon

Pennsylvania Rhode Island
  • RI Micro Enterprise Center - Ann Marie Marshall, Ken Proudfoot started their statewide leadership activities September 26 with a Rhode Island Blue Print designed to bring entrepreneurship education to all levels of education in the state, and encourage partner organizations and schools to create events in support of EntrepreneurshipWeek USA. Serving as coordinators for the RI State Leadership Team, and coordinating their organization's "State of Entrepreneurship (TM) " Project and SPARKS.
  • Watch for EntrepreneurshipWeek USA to be featured on NBC-10's Sunrise Show with Frank Coletta on Friday, February 23rd at 6:20 am on their Sunrise Business Report.
  • RI Micro Enterprise Center is featured in two of our local town Magazines: North Kingstown Villager Magazine and the East Greenwich Villager Magazine.
  • High school programs will begin on February 26 as indicated in this newsletter.
South Dakota
  • The Four Bands Community Fund is sponsoring the 2007 Entrepreneurship Fair on Thursday, March 1 from 10 AM - 8 PM at the Upper Elementary in Eagle Butte, View the entire agenda here.
  • Barb Heller of South Dakota State University shared the 3 days of celebration planned for February 26 - 28, 2007. Events included an Enterprise Institute Open House, a catered dinner for 10 young students at the SD Art Museum, an "Entrepreneurship Resource Fair and Student Roundtable, and a Tech Transfer Series to advance SDSU research into private industry and to foster entrepreneurship.
Tennessee
  • The State Department of Education in Tennessee has issued a Media Release supporting Entrepreneurship Week statewide. "Entrepreneurial endeavors are what keep any economy thriving and progressing", according to Ralph Barnett, Assistant Commissioner for Career and Technical Education. "We want to instill in students a spirit to pursue new ideas and the skills to execute them successfully."
  • Email Lisa Jones, TN Department of Education who has shared ideas for events with teachers statewide as well as Career & Technical Education directors in each county.
Utah
  • Email Julie Felshaw, Utah State Office of Education providing coordination for the state leadership team that includes BizWorld and the Governor's Office of Economic Development. Working with the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce to feature the Governor's Proclamation of Entrepreneurship Week in Utah.
Vermont Virginia
  • Carroll County VA Economic Development Gary Larrowe, organizing county support for EntrepreneurshipWeek USA and planning a week of events at Crossroads Institute in Galax, VA; also serving as State Leadership Team organizer.
Washington
  • Lake Washington High School DECA in partnership with the Washington Association of Marketing Educators has provided leadership for the State Leadership Team and is sponsoring a Kickoff Reception February 23 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM in the Lake Washington School District Boardroom. Partners include Junior Achievement, Washington Business Week, and Northwest Entrepreneur Network. The reception will include presentations of signed proclamations by Governor Gregoire and Mayor Lauinger as well as presentations from all educational levels ... elementary, middle, high school and postsecondary.
  • Lake Washington High School DECA - Lori Jacobs, featuring the Lake Washington Entrepreneur Contest, and a special event that will honor the winners during EntrepreneurshipWeek USA.
  • Everett Community College and Edmonds Community College are partnering to host events in Snohomish County for EntrepreneurshipWeek USA.
West Virginia

Canada

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