University of Miami School of Business / School of Communication
CENTER FOR NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT
presents
Strategic Planning - How to Write a Strategic Plan &\; Why You Need One
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100907T215805Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100402T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100402T170000Z UID:http://www.thelaunchpad.org/customers-entrepreneurship-practicum URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.thelaunchpad.org/customers-entrepreneurship-practicum SUMMARY:Customers - Entrepreneurship Practicum DESCRIPTION:The University of Miami School of Business Administration Entrepreneur in Residence Eric Kriss will host a weekly practicum series about starting a new venture over the course of the Spring semester. The practicum will focus on issues such as forming the entity\, developing an ownership structure\, making a web presence\, and various other critical topics.
The practicum is free and open to the public.
Please join us on Friday\, April 2\, 2010\, at 12\:00 PM in the Aresty Graduate Business Building\, AGB 331. Brown bag welcome.
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Join Activate Group\, Inc. and guest speaker Dave Kurlan\, best-selling author of Baseline Selling\, at this exceptional event for CEOs\, COOs\, CFOs and business owners.
Location\:
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel &\; Casino
1 Seminole Way
Hollywood\, FL 33314
Cost\:
$150 Entrance Fee
For more information or to register for the event\, please call 305-722-7011 or visit\:
http\://www.activategroupinc.com/afterthecutting.html
The Launch Pad presents
Workshop\: Website &\; Internet Marketing
An informative 4-Hour program\: You'll learn how to develop and promote the focus of your Internet marketing program\: your website. Learn how Google Adwords and Search Engine Optimization will help drive traffic to your website. A sample website case study will illuminate some of the best practices for developing a successful website.
Saturday\, April 24\, 2010
9\:00am - 12\:00pm
Toppel Career Center
1306 Stanford Drive\, Coral Gables\, FL 33124
Tickets\: $40
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100907T215805Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100401T050000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100402T040000Z UID:http://www.thelaunchpad.org/new-media-women-entrepreneurs-2010-funding-deadline URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.thelaunchpad.org/new-media-women-entrepreneurs-2010-funding-deadline SUMMARY:New Media Women Entrepreneurs\: 2010 Funding Deadline DESCRIPTION:The Institute for Interactive Journalism and the McCormick Foundation are seeking to fund four women-led projects that will rock the world of journalism.
They will fund individuals who have original ideas to create new Web sites\, mobile news services or other entrepreneurial initiatives that offer interactive opportunities to engage\, inspire and improve news and information in a geographic community or a community of interest.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100907T215805Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100408T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100408T230000Z UID:http://www.thelaunchpad.org/lecture-dr-amar-bhid%C3%A9-his-book-call-judgment-sensible-finance-dynamic-economy URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.thelaunchpad.org/lecture-dr-amar-bhid%C3%A9-his-book-call-judgment-sensible-finance-dynamic-economy SUMMARY:Lecture by Dr. Amar Bhidé on his book\: A Call for Judgment\: Sensible Finance for a Dynamic Economy DESCRIPTION:The Launch Pad presents
A lecture by Distinguished Fellow Dr. Amar Bhidé
On his forthcoming book
A Call for Judgment\: Sensible Finance for a Dynamic Economy
The Launch Pad presents
An Entrepreneur's Guide to Import / Export
The Launch Pad at the University of Miami is hosting an event to inspire and assist entrepreneurs who are new or growing in the import/export space. Neal Asbury\, 2008 United States Champion Exporter of the Year\, will keynote the evening\, which includes a panel of industry experts to help get your business to the next level.
Wednesday\, April 7th\, 2010
6\:00PM Reception
6\:45PM Featured Speaker
7\:30PM Panel
CAS Gallery at the University of Miami
1210 Stanford Drive\, Coral Gables\, FL 33146
The MIT Enterprise Forum of South Florida\, University of Miami School of Business\, South Florida Technology Alliance\, and The Launch Pad present
Mobility as a Business Model\: New Paradigm or Pipe Dream?
Thursday\, April 22\, 2010
6\:00 - 9\:00PM
University of Miami School of Business
Storer Auditorium
5250 University Drive
Coral Gables\, FL 33146
Registration\: Save $5 by pre-registering online at\: www.mitforumfl.org for $15. Tickets at the door are $20 cash or check.
Overview\:
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An Entrepreneur's Guide to Environmental Sustainability
The Launch Pad is pleased to invite you to an opportunity to hear from entrepreneurs in the green and sustainability industry. Claudio Osorio will share his insights on his newest innovative company\, InnoVida\, which manufactures building solutions that bridge the gap between energy efficiency\, affordability\, and high quality. Our panel of green entrepreneurs will be moderated by Amarilis Moran Osorio\, a noted expert in green entrepreneurship.
Wednesday\, April 21\, 2010
Luncheon 12\:00 – 12\:30 PM