Entrepreneurship Showcase Week

Entrepreneur Showcase Week

November 13-17, 2023

The Big Idea Pitch is back in 2023

Thursday, November 16, 2023 | 6 pm

ESW 2023: Schedule of Events

Monday, November 13thTuesday, November 14thWednesday, November 15thThursday, November 16thFriday, November 17th
8:00 am – 8:30 am –
Networking, Coffee, and Donuts
8:00 am – 9:30 am –
Coffee Talk – Building Resilient People and Teams
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8:30 am – 10:00 am –
Overcoming Challenges for Women & Minorities in
Business
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8:30 am – 10:00 am –
Leading & Managing Your Business for the Long Haul

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8:00 am – 9:30 am –
Women’s Networking Breakfast
Location: Ball State University’s ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE, 2501 N Oakwood, Muncie, IN
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8:30 am – 9:30 am –
Kickoff Celebration
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11:30 am – 1:00 pm –
Managing Your Business During Tough Times

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11:30 am – 1:00 pm –
The Power of Effective Networking – Powered by
Community Business Connections
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11:00 am – 1:00 pm –
Ball State University’s ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE Global Entrepreneurship Week
Location: Ball State Student Center Ballroom Keynote Speaker
Jason Riley: “The Problem With Social Justice”
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11:30 am – 1:00 pm –
Ivy Tech Fisher Building –
Entrepreneur Showcase Week Luncheon Celebration
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10:30 am – 4:00 pm –
The Foundations and Fundamentals of Business Series
– Session 1: Impact Marketing & Branding: 10:30 am – 11:45 am

– Session 2: Financial Responsibilities in Business: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

– Session 3: HR and Employee Management: Virtual
Presentation: 1:15 pm – 2:30 pm

– Session 4: Creating a Sales Pitch that Rocks: 2:45 pm – 4:00 pm

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2:00 pm – 4:00 pm –
Start Your Own Business Workshop
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2:30 pm – 4:00 pm – Financial Wellness for Life and Business – Program by
First Merchants Bank
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2:00 pm—4:00 pm—
Conversational Intelligence and Personal Productivity
with Dr. Mike Goldsby
Location: Ball State University’s ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE, 2501 N Oakwood, Muncie, IN
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – How to Start a Business While Having a Full-Time Job –
the Art of the Side-Hustle
Location: Ball State University’s ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE ,2501 N Oakwood Avenue, Muncie, IN
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4:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Discovering and Leveraging your Entrepreneurial Style
with Dr. Rob Mathews
Location: Ball State University’s ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE , 2501 Oakwood Avenue, Muncie, IN
BIG Idea Pitch Competition

Lifestyle Business Category Pitch Competition, Starts at 6:00 pm
Tech-Enabled Business Category Pitch Competition, Starts 15 minutes after
the Completion of Lifestyle Pitches (approximately 7:30 pm)
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ESW News You Should Know

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Entrepreneur Showcase Week 2022 Highlights

The Innaugural Entrepreneur Showcase Week brought many entrepreneurs, business owners, and community members together to learn, network, and celebrate. Beginning with a Mayoral Proclamation presented by Mayor Dan Ridenour and a presentation of the 2022 Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, Entrepreneur Showcase Week kicked off with a bang! Each of the 21 sessions was led by qualified and experienced professionals in the community who spoke about their experiences in the industry and gave insight into a variety of business-related topics.

If you missed out on Entrepreneur Showcase Week, there is good news. This is just the beginning of all the workshops, resources, and networking events the Innovation Connector will be providing to the Muncie community! Stay tuned for more events coming soon

2022 Entrepreneurs of the Year Award Recipients

2022 Business Entrepreneur Support Award

Mayor Dan Ridenour

Mayor of Muncie

2022 Legacy Mentor Award

Peggy Cenova

East Central Indiana Small Business Development Center

2022 Community-Impact Entrepreneur of the Year

Tiara Hicks

Rosebud Coffee House

2022 Restaurant Entrepreneur of the Year

Lynn A. Moore

Café at the Crossing

2022 Technology Business Entrepreneur of the Year

Kurt Harrington, Founder

OEM Combustion Service LLC

2022 Life-Style Business Entrepreneur of the Year

Bernisa Elliott

BE’s Beauty Inc. & Elliott Property Rentals

Questions?

Contact Natalie Smith

nsmith@innovationconnector.com

(765) 285-4900