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2006
Thursday, January 5, 2006
DNVC - Venture Summary Workshop
- A workshop to help teams registered for the DePaul New Venture Challenge craft their venture summaries for the first round of the competition. Find out more about the DePaul New Venture Challenge....
Monday, January 9, 2006
DNVC - Venture Summary Workshop
- A workshop to help teams registered for the DePaul New Venture Challenge craft their venture summaries for the first round of the competition. Find out more about the DePaul New Venture Challenge....
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
SYOB (Start Your Own Business) Workshop
- A workshop for on the skills and steps necessary to start a new business. Topics covered include: recognizing an opportunity, the basics of a business plan, and the resources offered by the Coleman Entrepreneurship Center. Free for the DePaul community....
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
DNVC - Venture Summary Workshop
- A workshop to help teams registered for the DePaul New Venture Challenge craft their venture summaries for the first round of the competition. Find out more about the DePaul New Venture Challenge....
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
DNVC - Venture Summary Workshop
- A workshop to help teams registered for the DePaul New Venture Challenge craft their venture summaries for the first round of the competition. Find out more about the DePaul New Venture Challenge....
Wednesday, February 1, 2006
SYOB (Start Your Own Business) Workshop
- A workshop for on the skills and steps necessary to start a new business. Topics covered include: recognizing an opportunity, the basics of a business plan, and the resources offered by the Coleman Entrepreneurship Center. Free for the DePaul community....
Thursday, February 2, 2006
Exploring Unlimited Potential: The Relationship between Angel Investors & Venture Capitalists
- Angels and venture capitalists play key roles in the entrepreneurial process that takes companies from start-up to exit, yet they have different motives, objectives, and methods. In a region where access to capital for entrepreneurs is hotly debated, one issue...
Thursday, February 16, 2006
Funding Your Business: What Are The Options?
- Loans, grants, angel investments, or venture capital - if you're thinking of any of these as a way to fund your business, this LAUNCH seminar is for you. Our panel of experts will discuss the different ways to fund the...
Wednesday, March 1, 2006
SYOB (Start Your Own Business) Workshop
- A workshop for on the skills and steps necessary to start a new business. Topics covered include: recognizing an opportunity, the basics of a business plan, and the resources offered by the Coleman Entrepreneurship Center. Free for the DePaul community....
Thursday, March 2, 2006
Growth Options: Finding the Best Strategy for Your Business
- Are you being challenged to identify ways to grow your company? You are not alone. In a recent survey by Entrepreneur Magazine and PriceWaterhouseCoopers, entrepreneurs indicated growth issues such as developing new products and services, expanding to new markets, creating...
Thursday, March 16, 2006
Angel Investing 101: The Fundamentals
- Angel investing has been experiencing a rebirth since the dot-com bust. In 2005, over $20 billion was invested by angels in early stage ventures, with more entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals coming together to fund early stage ventures. However, most investors...
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Network and Nosh with the DePaul Entrepreneurs Association
- Join the members of the DePaul Entrepreneurs Association for a networking breakfast! "Learn more about the DePaul Entrepreneurs Association here."http://cec.depaul.edu/news/depaul_entrepreneurs_association.php Join the DePaul Entrepreneurs Association....
Thursday, April 6, 2006
Doing Your Homework: How to Conduct Due Diligence
- After you have heard an entrepreneur's presentation and reviewed his/her business plan, the next step is often due diligence. In this seminar, you will learn how the process typically unfolds: the who, what, when, why, and how. Panelists will discuss...
Thursday, April 6, 2006
SYOB (Start Your Own Business) Workshop
- A workshop for on the skills and steps necessary to start a new business. Topics covered include: recognizing an opportunity, the basics of a business plan, and the resources offered by the Coleman Entrepreneurship Center. Free for the DePaul community....
Monday, April 10, 2006
Start Up! Chicago
- Presented by the Lincoln Park Business Development Institute and the Coleman Entrepreneurship Center at DePaul Univeristy, Start Up! Chicago is a course through which aspiring entrepreneurs learn how to conduct market research, forecast financial potential, write a business plan, and...
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Networking Night at the ABOV Gallery
- DePaul Entrepreneurs Association Member Josh Schwartz (LA&S '98) is hosting this event at his gallery: ABOV - Art Beyond Our Vision. Join us for a networking and cocktail reception, and explore different perspectives through remarkable art. Read a profile of...
Wednesday, May 3, 2006
SYOB (Start Your Own Business) Workshop
- A workshop for on the skills and steps necessary to start a new business. Topics covered include: recognizing an opportunity, the basics of a business plan, and the resources offered by the Coleman Entrepreneurship Center. Free for the DePaul community....
Thursday, May 4, 2006
Succession Planning: Who, What, How, and When
- Entrepreneurs who have worked for years to build a successful company are often concerned about how to transfer the business to the next generation or a key employee. This concern is reasonable: failing to plan properly for succession can be...
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
kNetworking for kNowledge
- Networking can and should be more that just an exchange of business cards and contact information. At our previous networking events, attendees have said they get the most out of networking when they have the chance to build a relationship...
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Doing the Deal: Negotiating Terms and a Win-Win Agreement
- In this seminar, participants learn the intricacies of making the investment and how the investor-venture relationship develops over time. Panelists share their insights on term sheets, negotiations, deal structure, and valuations, among the technical business topics. In addition, participants learn...
Monday, May 22, 2006
E WEEK - Intellectual Property: The Patent Process
- Learn about the patent process from an attorney who specializes in intellectual property and an entrepreneur who has gone through the process. They will answer common questions including: What is patentable? What is the time and cost of the process?...
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
E WEEK - Social Entrepreneurship: Doing Business with a Conscience
- Come meet three social entrepreneurs who combine good business sense with the desire to create positive social change. Hear their personal stories and gain practical advice about how to get started on your vision for change. PANELISTS Nancy Phillips has...
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
E WEEK - Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Education
- What opportunities are there for entrepreneurs in education? This panel was driven by their desire to create unique educational opportunities, are involved with charter schools, Montessori schools, and day cares. Come to this discussion to learn more about how they...
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
E WEEK - Starting Your Own Law Firm
- Many lawyers dream of launching their own firms, but wonder if they can actually do it. This seminar will answer some common questions, including: How much money do I need to start? How do I attract the clients I want?...
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
E WEEK - "Ask the Entrepreneur" Dinner
- Ask everything you’ve always wondered about starting and running a business from those in the know: experienced entrepreneurs. At this informal dinner, you have a chance to ask entrepreneurs about their businesses: the idea and opportunity, how they financed their...
Thursday, May 25, 2006
E WEEK - Meet the SNL Entrepreneurs
- Come to this networking event to meet and learn about the many SNL students and alumni who are already running their own businesses....
Friday, May 26, 2006
E WEEK - Entrepreneurship in the Arts
- Entrepreneurship is definitely an art form in itself, but "business" can be almost a dirty word for artists. At this panel discussion, several artist-entrepreneurs will discuss how they balance running their businesses and staying true their art....
Thursday, June 1, 2006
SYOB (Start Your Own Business) Workshop
- A workshop for on the skills and steps necessary to start a new business. Topics covered include: recognizing an opportunity, the basics of a business plan, and the resources offered by the Coleman Entrepreneurship Center. Free for the DePaul community....
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
kNetworking for kNowledge
- Networking can and should be more that just an exchange of business cards and contact information. At our previous networking events, attendees have said they get the most out of networking when they have the chance to build a relationship...
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Tales From the Trenches: Lessons Learned From Experienced Investors
- To make their points in a past Angel Academy seminar, panelists began to share stories of past investments. The discussion became so lively between them and the participants that we decided to offer a seminar on the topic itself. In...
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Business Failures: Learning, Letting Go, and Starting Again
- Does anything cause more anxiety in both new and experienced entrepreneurs than the thought of failure? The fear is real, many small businesses do experience challenges that force them to close their doors. However, there are still positive things that...
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Funding Your Business: What are the Options?
- All start-ups have one thing in common: a need for money to fuel their launch and growth. The amount of capital may vary widely based on the type of business you are starting. Maybe you can bootstrap your business using...
Thursday, September 21, 2006
DePaul Entrepreneurs Network Anniversary Party
- Come to this reception to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit at DePaul. Enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres on the rooftop terrace of the DePaul Center, and network with DePaul and Chicagoland entrepreneurs. You will also meet the staff of the Coleman...
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
SYOB (Start Your Own Business) Workshop
- Our popular monthly workshop offers attendees a snapshot of the entrepreneurial process. Attendees discover what characteristics successful entrepreneurs have in common, learn how to identify a viable business opportunity, and learn about the process of writing a business plan. If...
Thursday, October 5, 2006
SYONPO (Start Your Own Non-Profit Organization) Workshop
- Our workshop for social entrepreneurs features information about how to start up and run a non-profit organization. Attendees will learn how a business plan is still relevant in a non-profit setting and how to adapt it for unique issues such...
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
kNetworking for kNowledge
- Networking can and should be more that just an exchange of business cards and contact information. At our previous networking events, attendees have said they get the most out of networking when they have the chance to build a relationship...
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
SYOB (Start Your Own Business) Workshop
- Our popular monthly workshop offers attendees a snapshot of the entrepreneurial process. Attendees discover what characteristics successful entrepreneurs have in common, learn how to identify a viable business opportunity, and learn about the process of writing a business plan. If...
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Angel Investing 101: The Fundamentals
- Angel investing has been experiencing a rebirth since the dot-com bust. In 2005, over $20 billion was invested by angels in early stage ventures, with more entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals coming together to fund early stage ventures. However, most investors...
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Meet the Angels: An Educational and Networking Forum
- Entrepreneurs often consider angel investors as a potential source of early-stage capital, without understanding much about these individuals and what makes them different than other investors. That's why we're inviting start-up and early-stage entrepreneurs to come "Meet the Angels!" This...
Wednesday, November 8, 2006
SYOB (Start Your Own Business) Workshop
- Our popular monthly workshop offers attendees a snapshot of the entrepreneurial process. Attendees discover what characteristics successful entrepreneurs have in common, learn how to identify a viable business opportunity, and learn about the process of writing a business plan. If...
Thursday, November 9, 2006
DePaul New Venture Challenge Kickoff Mixer
- Join us as we launch the second annual DePaul New Venture Challenge, our business plan competition for the DePaul community. At this event, you can learn more about the competition and network with past and present competitors, advisors, and judges....
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
kNetworking for kNowledge
- Networking can and should be more that just an exchange of business cards and contact information. At our previous networking events, attendees have said they get the most out of networking when they have the chance to build a relationship...
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Letting Go: How to Work On Your Business, Not In It
- Are you trying to figure out how to make your business less dependent on you? Wish you could spend more time managing people and generating new business rather than doing the work? Wonder if you could take a real vacation...
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
kNetworking for kNowledge
- Networking can and should be more that just an exchange of business cards and contact information. At our previous networking events, attendees have said they get the most out of networking when they have the chance to build a relationship...
