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« Monday November 16, 2009 »
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Start: 11/16/2009 - 12:00am

During Global Entrepreneurship Week November 16 - 22, 2009, millions of people around the world will join a growing movement of innovative thinkers to promote entrepreneurial activities around the world. Administered globally by the Public Policy Institute in Washington, D.C., the mission of Global Entrepreneurship Week is to inspire young people to embrace innovation, imagination and creativity.

Start: 11/16/2009 - 12:00am
End: 11/16/2009 - 10:00am

The University of Miami Alumni Association in partnership with the Citizens Board is proud to present the Career Advancement and Networking Executive Series (C.A.N.E.S.).

This quarterly series of industry-focused panel discussions and networking opportunities is designed to provide you with concrete information on current industry trends and the necessary skills to build a successful career.

Please join us for our next panel discussion:

Identifying, Honing, and Applying Entrepreneurial Skills to Build a Successful Career in Any Sector

Featured Panelists:

Start: 11/16/2009 - 10:00am
End: 11/16/2009 - 12:00pm

The Launch Pad is pleased to host an Entrepreneurship Fair as part of our 2009 Global Entrepreneurship Week celebration. University of Miami students, alumni and faculty members will have the opportunity to showcase their businesses as part of our commitment to entrepreneurship.

To register your business for the Entrepreneurship Fair, please visit the online registration form or call 305.284.2789.

Start: 11/16/2009 - 3:30pm
End: 11/16/2009 - 5:00pm

The Launch Pad is pleased to host a special address by Mr. Dana White, President of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), highlighting the importance of entrepreneurship in the sports and entertainment industries. Tickets are required for admission to this event and are available at no charge on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tickets

For tickets:
RSVP for this event online

Students can pick up their tickets at The Launch Pad (UC 100) beginning Wednesday, November 11, 2009.

Start: 11/16/2009 - 5:30pm
End: 11/16/2009 - 5:30pm

Speakers include:
Bo Fishback
VP, Entrepreneurship,
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation

Helen Greiner
CEO, The Droid Works

Daphne Zohar
Founder and Managing Partner, PureTech Ventures

Eric Kriss
University of Miami School of Business Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Chairman, Kriss Motors Corporation

Marty Schultz
Founder, McGruff SafeGuard

Manny Negriero
Founder and CEO, Health Research Sciences

To register, email mitforumfl.org

5:30 p.m.
Dinner event*

McLamore Executive
Dining Room

Start: 11/16/2009 - 6:00pm
End: 11/16/2009 - 9:00pm

The Launch Pad is pleased to present an exciting networking event, co-sponsored by The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce. Featured speakers for this event will include: Lorenzo Lebrija, Event Moderator and President/CEO Seraphic Fire; Joseph Adler, Producing Artistic Director, GableStage; Bob Berkowitz, President, MultiVision Video and Film; Marco Ibarra, President, Eliptek Technologies; Marlon Hill, Esq., Partner Delancy Hill, P.A.; and Adrianna Sol, Partner, Vine Communications, Inc.