BIG Announcement: Entrepreneurship Week is Full of Opportunity
The latest updates from the IDEA Bank, including the full programming schedule for Entrepreneurship Week.
This August edition of IDEA Bank Buzz will focus on the following:
Entrepreneurship Week
Recent program recaps
Class Spotlight
Entrepreneurship Week 2021
The week of Sept. 20-24 will be full of excitement at the IDEA Bank with a free entrepreneurial program offered each day. These programs are open to everyone, but RSVPs are required due to limited capacity. Check out the schedule below and sign up for what interests you!
Every Morning
Coffee & Collaboration (8:30 - 10 a.m.)
Stop by the IDEA Bank to fuel your mind with a cup of coffee and a good conversation. This is an informal, come-and-go opportunity to discover the IDEA Bank (no RSVP required).
Mon., Sept. 20
Back of the Napkin Numbers (2 – 3:15 p.m.)
Will Pouncey, owner of Optics Consulting will review how to evaluate the financial aspects of a new business, including market research, financial projections, and more.
Tues., Sept. 21
Entrepreneur Roundtable (4 - 5:15 p.m.)
Featuring local entrepreneurs with stories of both success and failure, the roundtable is your chance to learn from experienced entrepreneurs and ask your questions in a relaxed and open environment.
Wed., Sept. 22
Building A Professional Identity from Concept to Completion (2 – 3:15 p.m.)
Branding is everything when it comes to starting up your business. In this workshop, graphic design Professor Chris Stagl will walk you through the process of creating a logo for your business.
Thurs., Sept. 23
BONUS Virtual Program: Bridging the Digital Gap with Brand Storytelling (12 - 1 p.m.)
In a noisy, online space, the key way to stand out is with strategic and authentic brand storytelling. Compelling story-driven digital content positions you as an expert in your industry, ignites trust, builds relationships, and drives action. Danielle Wallace, owner of Chayil Media Publishing will teach you how to maximize your brand’s impact with key stories that resonate with your audience. This program is only offered virtually.
Keynote Reception: Create a Career from Your Passion at 20 by Ty Rickard (6 - 8 p.m.)
Tyden Rickard is an award-winning filmmaker, student entrepreneur and author of “You’re Just a Statistic.” Building a profitable media production business by 15 and achieving a national clientele of celebrities, musicians, and global brands before graduating high school, Rickard shares his insights on how to break the mold and build a career from your passion at 20. Don't miss your chance to hear Ty speak about finding entrepreneurial success at a young age.
Fri., Sept. 24
All-Day Open House (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
Didn't get a chance to visit the IDEA Bank during Entrepreneurship Week? Come by any time during our All-Day Open House to tour the space, meet the staff and see what you missed. No RSVP is required.
All Entrepreneurship Week programs and events are free and open to the public. Workshops require an RSVP since our capacity is limited, so please be sure to sign up for the programs that interest you.
Program Recap: Entrepreneurship Workshop
Both students and community members with entrepreneurial goals gathered at the IDEA Bank on Thursday, Aug. 26 for an interactive Entrepreneurship Workshop. The ideas were flowing! Hear what some participants had to say about the experience in the video above and be sure to join us next time!
Program Recap: MINDing Your Business
Entrepreneurs rarely slow down and often get burnt out. We took some time to explore ways that students can balance their many commitments while also prioritizing their personal goals. Entrepreneur and life coach Jessica Phillips guided us through ways to increase productivity and check out of stress to keep our minds healthy and thriving.
Class Spotlight: Entrepreneurial Management
Dr. Charla Brown of the Sorrell College of Business has brought MGMT 4475: Entrepreneurial Management to the IDEA Bank. This course examines how startups, small companies and family enterprises reach the marketplace and sustain their business. The course centers around the development of the business plan, focusing on creativity and innovation. It emphasizes entrepreneurial opportunities and new venture processes both domestically and internationally. Students will learn how to analyze the creation, marketing, and management of new business entities.
MGMT 4475 is full for the Fall 2021 semester, but students interested in pursuing entrepreneurship should look for this class in the future.
