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Friday, October 9, 2009

Coleman Center Brown Bag Info Session

  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • DePaul Center, 1 E. Jackson Blvd., Room 8012DePaul faculty, staff, and students are invited to join us for an informal session to learn more about the Coleman Center.No RSVP neededFor more information call 312-362-8625 or email cec@depaul.edu...

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Thursday, October 8, 2009

Blueprint Connections

  • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • DePaul Center, 1 E. Jackson, DePaul Club 11th FloorAn invitation-only networking event where Blueprint students meet with members of Chicago's entrepreneurial community.Business attire required....

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Thursday, October 8, 2009

Coleman Center Brown Bag Info Session

  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • DePaul Center, 1 E. Jackson Blvd., Room 8012DePaul faculty, staff, and students are invited to join us for an informal session to learn more about the Coleman Center.No RSVP neededFor more information call 312-362-8625 or email cec@depaul.edu...

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Friday, October 2, 2009

Coleman Center Brown Bag Info Session

  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Student Center, 2235 N. Sheffield Ave., Room 313DePaul faculty, staff, and students are invited to join us for an informal session to learn more about the Coleman Center.No RSVP neededFor more information call 312-362-8625 or email cec@depaul.edu...

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Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Coleman Center Brown Bag Info Session

  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Student Center, 2235 N. Sheffield Ave., Room 312DePaul faculty, staff, and students are invited to join us for an informal session to learn more about the Coleman Center.No RSVP neededFor more information call 312-362-8625 or email cec@depaul.edu ...

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Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Blueprint Information Session

  • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • DePaul Center, 1 E. Jackson, Room 8012DePaul students are invited to join us for an informal session to learn more about Blueprint....

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Thursday, July 30, 2009

Schaumburg Flyers Game

  • 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Alexian Field, 1999 Springinsguth RoadGame begins at 7:05 PM; picnic and park tour 90 minutes priorGeneral registration: $35; $45 with bus transportationColeman Center members: $15; $25 with bus transportationBuy tickets before July 24...

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Friday, May 1, 2009

The Spiritual Dimensions of Entrepreneurship

  • 9:00 AM - 11:00AM
  • DePaul Center, 1 E. Jackson Blvd., Room 8005Registration is freeCo-sponsored by: Coleman Entrepreneurship Center, Office of Mission & Values, The School for New Learning and The School of Public Service...

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Thursday, March 19, 2009

Coleman Entrepreneurship Center Naperville Open House

  • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • 150 W. Warrenville RoadNaperville Campus, Room 228Directions, Parking & Transportation Information...

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Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Emerging Career Opportunities Workshop: How to Work with the Growing Number of Entrepreneurs in the U.S.

  • 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • DePaul Center, 1 E. Jackson Blvd, Room 8005This event is free for all attendees. Please register via the link below.Part of DePaul Career Week.  Visit http://careercenter.depaul.edu/careerweek/ for information on other Career Week events.Directions, Parking and Transportation InformationRegistration for this event...

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Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Start Your Own Business (SYOB) Workshop

  • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • DePaul Center, 1 E. Jackson Bvld, Room 8012This event is free for all attendees. Please register via the link below.Part of DePaul Career Week.  Visit http://careercenter.depaul.edu/careerweek/ for information on other Career Week events.Directions, Parking and Transportation InformationRegistration for this event is now...

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Thursday, October 9, 2008

Student Entrepreneurs: Balancing Books & Business

  • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • University Center, 525 S. State St. Loop/River Room

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Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Start Your Own Business Workshop (SYOB)

  • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • DePaul Center, 1 E. Jackson Blvd, Room 8012

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Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Accounting Roundtable with Allen Kutchins, CPA

  • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • DePaul Center, 1 E. Jackson Blvd, Room 8012

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Wednesday, May 7, 2008

SYOB (Start Your Own Business Workshop)

  • 4:59 PM - 
  • Our popular bimonthly 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...

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Wednesday, March 5, 2008

SYOB (Start Your Own Business Workshop) CANCELLED

  • 6:59 PM - 
  • 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...

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Thursday, February 28, 2008

The Idea Clinic - Presented by the Center for Creativity and Innovation

  • 7:08 PM - 
  • The Idea Clinic - Presented by the Center for Creativity and Innovation The "Idea Clinic" is a forum for the sharing and discussion of creative business ideas and innovative opportunities. Housed in an environment designed to stimulate creativity, participants learn...

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Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Legal Issues for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners

  • 5:17 PM - 
  • Join us at this informative and informal roundtable, where three attorneys will answer your legal questions related to starting and growing a business. They will address subjects such as incorporations, trademarks, partnerships, raising capital, and contracts. Whether you're a student...

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Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Entrepreneurial Perspectives on Innovation & Technological Change

  • 6:42 PM - 
  • Join us at this panel discussion where we will discuss the relationship among innovation, new technologies, and start-up firms. Our panelists will share their experiences and thoughts on: - What scientists and technologists need to know about commercializing their technologies...

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Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Entrepreneurship in Sports (CANCELLED)

  • 4:23 PM - 
  • It's the dream of every sports fan -- owning your own team. But with the realization of this fantasy comes the reality of also owning and managing a business -- raising capital, finding customers, hiring and firing employees, and battling...

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Monday, February 25, 2008

The Idea Clinic - Presented by the Center for Creativity and Innovation

  • 7:06 PM - 
  • The Idea Clinic - Presented by the Center for Creativity and Innovation The "Idea Clinic" is a forum for the sharing and discussion of creative business ideas and innovative opportunities. Housed in an environment designed to stimulate creativity, participants learn...

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Thursday, February 21, 2008

Addicted to Entrepreneurship: Inside the Minds of Start-Up Junkies

  • 8:48 PM - 
  • Why do some entrepreneurs, after having lived the highs and lows, uncertainty, and sleepless nights of business ownership, do it again? Why do other entrepreneurs start another business after having failed miserably? Moreover, why do even other entrepreneurs continue to...

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Tuesday, February 19, 2008

SYOB (Start Your Own Business Workshop)

  • 7:03 PM - 
  • 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...

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Wednesday, January 16, 2008

SYOB (Start Your Own Business Workshop)

  • 6:47 PM - 
  • 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...

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Wednesday, November 7, 2007

SYOB (Start Your Own Business Workshop)

  • 11:16 PM - 
  • Our popular monthly workshop offers attendees a snapshot of the entrepreneurial process.

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Wednesday, September 19, 2007

SYOB (Start Your Own Business Workshop)

  • 4:23 PM - 
  • Our popular monthly workshop offers attendees a snapshot of the entrepreneurial process.

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Wednesday, August 8, 2007

Lunch and Learn: Take Your Venture to the Next Level

  • 2:44 PM - 
  • Learn about the many entrepreneurial strategies, tips, recommendations, and lessons that were shared during this year's various programs at the Coleman Center, to help your own business get to the next stage. Presenter Raman Chadha, Executive Director of the Coleman...

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Wednesday, June 6, 2007

SYOB (Start Your Own Business) Workshop

  • 6:09 PM - 
  • 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...

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Thursday, May 10, 2007

DNVC Finalist Presentations and Awards Banquet

  • 10:18 PM - 
  • Join us for the culmination of the 2nd Annual DePaul New Venture Challenge! During the day, the three finalists will present their business plans to a panel of judges: Jeff Aronin President & CEO, Ovation Pharmaceuticals DePaul MBA, 2003 David...

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Wednesday, May 9, 2007

SYOB (Start Your Own Business) Workshop

  • 6:08 PM - 
  • 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...

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Friday, May 4, 2007

E WEEK: Finding the Balance Between Art and Business

  • 4:09 PM - 
  • Artists are have to be creative and innovative, and so do entrepreneurs. But business can be the longest four-letter word in the arts community. At this seminar, artists who operate businesses will talk about their experiences and how they balance...

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Thursday, May 3, 2007

4 Under 40: Formulas for Success from DePaul Entrepreneurs

  • 4:08 PM - 
  • Join us for this networking event as part of E Week 2007. Featuring a panel discussion with four entrepreneurs, all under 40 years of age and at different stages of business, who will discuss what they've learned about starting and...

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Wednesday, May 2, 2007

E WEEK: Social Entrepreneurship: How to Create a Purpose-Driven Organization

  • 4:06 PM - 
  • What do non-profit organizations, fair-trade businesses, and social enterprises have in common? They are all purpose-driven organizations, dedicated to pursuing a double bottom line of social impact and financial sustainability or profitability. The people behind these organizations are social entrepreneurs...

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Tuesday, May 1, 2007

E WEEK: The Complete Guide to Working at a Start-Up

  • 4:05 PM - 
  • If you have an entrepreneurial mindset and don't think Corporate America is for you, try working at a start-up. No matter what your background is in, there is probably a place for you at an emerging venture. Find where you...

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Monday, April 30, 2007

E WEEK: What is Intellectual Property and Why Is It Important?

  • 7:45 PM - 
  • If you think intellectual property affects only inventors, you are missing a key component to protect your business. Many different entrepreneurs can benefit from intellectual property protection through copyrights, trademarks, and patents. Get a basic introduction to the types of...

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Thursday, April 12, 2007

SYONPO (Start Your Own Non-Profit Organization) Workshop

  • 7:46 PM - 
  • 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...

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Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Legal Aspects of Starting a Business

  • 5:37 PM - 
  • Attorney Brian R. Fons will discuss many of the issues related to starting a business. The two primary topics that he will discuss will be choosing a legal entity for your business and taking steps to protect your name through...

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Wednesday, April 4, 2007

SYOB (Start Your Own Business) Workshop

  • 6:04 PM - 
  • 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...

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Saturday, March 10, 2007

Doing Business, Doing Good: Fair Trade and Entrepreneurship

  • 11:13 PM - 
  • Fair trade exists to create opportunities for economically disadvantaged producers. Being involved with a fair trade business allows the producer to be treated equitably, be paid a fair price for their work and have access to good working conditions. People...

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Tuesday, March 6, 2007

SYOB (Start Your Own Business) Workshop

  • 6:03 PM - 
  • 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...

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Tuesday, February 6, 2007

SYOB (Start Your Own Business) Workshop

  • 5:56 PM - 
  • 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...

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Thursday, January 18, 2007

SYONPO (Start Your Own Non-Profit Organization) Workshop

  • 7:43 PM - 
  • 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...

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Thursday, January 11, 2007

SYOB (Start Your Own Business) Workshop

  • 5:40 PM - 
  • 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...

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Wednesday, November 8, 2006

SYOB (Start Your Own Business) Workshop

  • 5:34 PM - 
  • 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...

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Wednesday, October 18, 2006

SYOB (Start Your Own Business) Workshop

  • 5:24 PM - 
  • 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...

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Thursday, October 5, 2006

SYONPO (Start Your Own Non-Profit Organization) Workshop

  • 7:40 PM - 
  • 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...

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Wednesday, September 27, 2006

SYOB (Start Your Own Business) Workshop

  • 5:12 PM - 
  • 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...

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Tuesday, December 6, 2005

Opportunity Knocks: Real Estate

  • 9:37 PM - 
  • This seminar will explore the entrepreneurial aspects of the real estate industry....

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Monday, September 26, 2005

Making the Transition: Going from a "Job" to Self-Employment

  • 10:32 PM - 
  • A recent study found that over 70% of American adults have considered starting their own businesses. Many of these people want to leave conventional career paths for the tempting freedom of self - employment. Largely made up of downsized corporate...

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