The 2011 Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) will be held from November 14-20, and the week-long series of events will be supported by more than 1,300 partners across all 50 states in the United States.
Tulsa will kick off at the Stokely Event Center with an array of networking, food, and the Battle of the Startups.
See below for the full listing of events. See you there!
Monday, November 14, 2011
2011 Tulsa Global Entrepreneurship Week Kick-Off:
Startup Weekend Tulsa Presents Battle of the Startups
Presented by: City of Tulsa
Stokely Event Center
1011 East 45th Place
6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
free admission
RSVP: kickoff@tulsagew.com
The Tulsa Global Entrepreneurship Week (TulsaGEW) kick-off is a free open house and networking event for the citizens of the Tulsa region to learn more about startups, entrepreneurialism, and building business.
The TulsaGEW kick-off includes a short ceremony followed by live mic “pitches” from a collection of Tulsa’s newest tech startups that launched during Startup Weekend Tulsa, October 21 – 23, 2011. Live text voting will determine which new company will win this year’s StartUp Battle! Stay after to enjoy networking, food, and beverages.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Tulsa Metro Chamber Round Table Connection 5.0
Presented by: Tulsa Metro Chamber
Renaissance Tulsa Hotel and Convention Center
6808 S. 107th East Ave
7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
There will be 5 table rotations for introductions and the opportunity to meet 45 people and pass out your business cards. Each person will have 60 seconds to give their introductions at each of the 5 tables
$20 to attend and reservations are required by November 10th with payment. RSVP to Elaine Walsh / elainewalsh@tulsachamber.com
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What’s up in IP (Intellectual Property)?
Presented by: Gable Gotwals
Join us for the opportunity to learn lessons on patent, trade secret, trademark and copyright laws from some of the area’s brightest intellectual property experts and professionals.
Mike Freeman, Freeman Law Group
Nichole Gonzalez, Gable Gotwals
William (Ben) Johnson, Dentsply International
Mike Koehler, Smirk New Media
Susan Pielsticker, Mi Enerigia
Central Center in Centennial
1028 E. 6th St.
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
$10 / lunch will be provided
RSVP: IPrsvp@tulsagew.com
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SpiritBank Tulsa Community College Entrepreneurial Spirit Award Celebration
Presented by: SpiritBank and Tulsa Community College
TCC Center for Creativity
909 S. Boston
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
free admission
For more information, visit tulsaspiritaward.com
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Pitch-O-Rama
Presented by: Tulsa Collaboratorium
TCC Center for Creativity
909 S. Boston
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Pitch-O-Rama will invest $500 into the day’s best business model pitch. Nine companies will be selected to present a two-minute pitch in front of a live audience and a panel of judges comprised of experienced entrepreneurs and investors. This is open to the public, and audience members will have the opportunity to select the winner! If you are interested in submitting to present your pitch, visit tulsacollab.com/pitch-o-rama/
$10 / Lunch will be provided
for questions / RSVP: pitch@tulsagew.com
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Entrepreneurial Resource Summit and Networking Event
Local business resource centers and service providers in the Tulsa area will be showcasing their resources and information. This is valuable opportunity to network and connect with local entrepreneurs and service providers in the local area.
The Hardesty Center for Fab Lab Tulsa
710 South Lewis Avenue
(just west of the University of Tulsa)
5:30 – 8 p.m
free admission
appetizers and drinks will be served
For questions email: resource@tulsagew.com
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Doing Business with the World: Global Entrepreneurship
Presented by: University of Tulsa Center for Executive & Professional Development, University of Tulsa Collins College of Business and Tulsa Global Alliance
Join David Rutkauskas, owner of Beautiful Brands International, as he shares his story about growing Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe from one small unit in Tulsa to more than 900 territories in 38 states and continents. An amazing success story you won’t want to miss. The program will also include: Oliver Bremer, founder and CEO of Founder2be, Greg Dorhold, Director of International Business Development for TMA Systems and John Blum, U.S. Small Business Administration.
University of Tulsa Allen Chapman Activity Center, second floor
Breakfast at 7:30 am, Program 8:00 – 10:30 am
Early Bird: $40 (until November 3)
Regular: $45
Three or more: $35
Students: $10
Registration: http://bus.collins.utulsa.edu/CEPD/global-entrepreneurship.asp
More Information 918-591-4750
Sponsors: University of Tulsa Center for Executive & Professional Development, University of Tulsa Collins College of Business and Tulsa Global Alliance.
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Meet the Press.
Presented by: The Tulsa Press Club
Join us for the opportunity to meet with Tulsa’s local media, including editors and reporters and learn valuable ways to communicate and share your story with the press.
Scott Brooks, Assignment Editor, KOTV
Holly Wall, Senior Editor, Tulsa Business Journal
Lisa Frein, Kazoo Marketing and Communications
Ashley Parrish, Scene Editor, Tulsa World
Nicole Burgin, Reporter, KRMG News
The Broadway
720 South Kenosha Ave
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
$10 / lunch will be provided
RSVP: mail@tulsapressclub.org
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The Tulsey Awards
Cain’s Ballroom
423 N. Main St.
VIP: 6 p.m / Tulseys: 7 p.m
The Tulsey Awards recognize the pioneers and innovators of the Tulsa community. These publicly nominated and voted awards recognize the importance of entrepreneurs influence on our quality of life and economic strength. For more information, or to nominate an entrepreneur, visit thetulseys.com