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The Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow… Are in Your Classroom Today! The 105th Annual Connecticut Business Educators Association Conference Wednesday, October 22, 2008 Rose Bednarz-Luglio, Gateway Community College Dennis Brown, Connecticut Community Investment Corporation CTCIC
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What is entrepreneurship? Why is entrepreneurship education important? What are you doing now? What do you want to do?
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What is micro enterprise? A locally owned business A business with fewer than 10 employees A business capitalized with less than $ 50 K source: MERG
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Financial impact of micro enterprise Generates jobs Dollars stay in state Builds solid economic base source: MERG
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Entrepreneurship Courses and Activities Developing Curriculum Engaging Guest Speakers and Mentors Locating Resources Identifying Funding Opportunities
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Developing Curriculum Program of study Comprehensive courses Integrated into existing Business courses Integrated across the Curriculum
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Engaging Guest Speakers and Mentors Entrepreneurs Small business owners Angels Resources
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Business and Organization Resources Trade Associations SBA, CSBDC, SCORE DECD, CERC CEDF, CTCIC Colleges/Schools/Libraries Consultants
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION RESOURCES Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education Apply the National Content Standards for Entrepreneurship Education Use the Consortium website to find up-to-date information, resources, and training Connect with Entrepreneurship Education leaders in your region, nationally, and internationally
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National Entrepreneurship Week USA February 21-28, 2009 US House of Representatives Resolution CT Governors Proclamation State Calendars GET INVOLVED! http://nationaleweek.com/
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Thank you for joining us!
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The Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow… Are in Your Classroom Today!
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