October 30 - November 10, 2017
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Open and free to all UNCW students but seating is limited. Students must pre-register for certain events. Attendance verification vouchers will be provided for most of the events.
Schedule
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Date |
Time |
Event |
Location |
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Monday, |
4:00 - 5:00 pm |
“The Artist as Entrepreneur” Limited seating - register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-artist-as-entrepreneur-tickets-37064548061 |
CIS 1008 |
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Tuesday,
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5:00 - 5:50 pm |
“The Trials and Tribulations of an Inventrepreneur” Limited seating - register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tuesdays-speaker-tickets-37071182906 |
CH 212 |
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6:30 - 8:30 pm |
Entrepreneurship Film: "Generation Startup” GENERATION STARTUP takes viewers to the front lines of entrepreneurship in America, capturing the struggles and triumphs of six recent college graduates who put everything on the line to build startups in Detroit. Sponsored by UNCW’s Entrepreneurship Club Limited seating - register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/entrepreneurship-film-generation-startup-tickets-37071425632 |
CIS 1008 |
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Wednesday,
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9:00 - 11:00 am |
Entrepreneur Video series 9:00 - 9:25 am: Howard Schultz, Star of Starbucks 9:30 - 9:50 am: Jeff Bezos, Nerd of Amazon.com 10:00 - 11:00 am: Steve Jobs: One Last Thing |
CH 104 |
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12:00 - 1:15 pm |
Entrepreneur’s Roundtable Luncheon (invitation only) |
CH 104 |
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4:00 - 5:15 pm |
Keynote Presentation Speaker: Todd John - CEO of PlayerSpace Co-sponsored by UNCW’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Limited seating - register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/entrepreneurship-week-keynote-speaker-tickets-37072556013 |
Lumina Theater |
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Thursday, |
5:00 - 6:00 pm |
“For Entrepreneurs, the Only Constant is Change” Speaker: Kristen Beckmeyer Spetrino, founder of Topsee Tulip Frosting and co-founder of Coastal Cupcakes Limited seating - register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thursday-speaker-tickets-37072150801 |
CH 212 |
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Friday, |
9:00 - 9:45 am |
Seminar: How to Start Your Own Business Limited seating - register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-start-your-own-business-seminar-tickets-37071925126 |
CH 133 |
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10:00 - 10:45 am |
Seminar: How to Start Your Own Business Limited seating - register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seminar-on-how-start-your-own-business-tickets-37071998345 |
CH 133 |
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11:00 - 11:45 am |
“Social Entrepreneurship in Action: Profile of Paws4People” Speaker: Kyria Henry, Founder and Executive Director Limited seating - register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/social-entrepreneurship-in-action-profile-of-paws4people-tickets-37071629241 |
CH 133 |
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1:00 - 5:00 pm |
Entrepreneurship Case Competition (Only open to the competing teams) |
CH 104 |
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Monday, |
7:00 - 9:00 pm |
UNCW “Innovation Concept” Pitch Competition (http://csb.uncw.edu/innovative-concept.html) The application deadline for students to apply is October 17. Master Sponsor:
Supporting Sponsor:
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CH 105 |
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Cucalorus Connect is part of the Cucalorus Festival. http://www.cucalorus.org Cucalorus Connect is a two-day “experience” that focuses on “digital transformation” as it applies to innovation, technology, entrepreneurship and commerce. The schedule, as well as registration, can be found at: http://www.cucalorus.org/festival/connect |
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Thursday, |
Cucalorus Connect Events - at the Cape Fear Community College Campus |
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Friday, |
Cucalorus Connect Events - at the Cape Fear Community College Campus |
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Contact
Dr. Steve Harper
Progress Energy/Betty Cameron Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship
harpers@uncw.edu
910.962.3517
Individuals who may need additional accommodation should contact Steve Harper at least 72 hours prior to the event. UNCW is an EEO/AA institution. All events are open to students, faculty and staff unless noted.
