REGISTERED ACTIVITIES/EVENTS

GEW 2012

Startup Weekend Lexington 2012

Lexington, Kentucky

16 November 2012-19 November 2012

Meet people and try your hand at entrepreneurship in this 54-hour startup event. Go from idea to company in less than 3 days. This is the 5th Lexington edition of this global events series. Everyone is invited to participate, no prior experience necessary!

Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame induction ceremony 2012

Lexington, Kentucky

13 November 2012-14 November 2012

The Entrepreneur Hall of Fame is a physical and virtual destination that shares and celebrates the stories of Kentucky's most successful entrepreneurs. Our mission is to raise awareness of the impact that entrepreneurship has made in the Commonwealth and encourage others to pursue similar ambitious endeavors. This year's inductees are - Terry Forcht, Forcht Group - Bruce Lunsford, Vencor & Ventas - Ronald Geary, ResCare Also honored, Emerging Entrepreneurs: - Eric Ostertag, Transposagen - Taylor Trusty, Blackstone Media - Brad Wayland, BlueCotton - John Williamson, Ucloser

GEW 2011

Startup Weekend Lexington 2011

Lexington, Kentucky, Kentucky

18 November 2011-21 November 2011

Ever wondered what it's like to form a startup? Go from idea to company in 54 hours. At Startup Weekend, individuals show up, pitch ideas, form teams, and work blazingly fast from Friday night through Sunday afternoon. A great fit for anyone with skills or interests in software, design, marketing. Make friends, build your network, learn new skills...and actually launch a business. All in one weekend.

Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame induction ceremony 2011

Lexington, Kentucky

16 November 2011-17 November 2011

The Entrepreneur Hall of Fame is a physical and virtual destination that shares and celebrates the stories of Kentucky's most successful entrepreneurs. We hope to raise awareness of the impact that entrepreneurship has made in the Commonwealth and encourage others to pursue similar ambitious endeavors. At our inaugural event in 2010, some of Kentucky's most notable entrepreneurs shared their amazing stories of the hard work, persistence, and luck that led them to the creation of some of Kentucky's most successful and influential enterprises. Past inductees include: John Y. Brown (KFC), Pearse Lyons (Alltech), William T. Young (W.T. Young Foods), Warren Rosenthal (Long John Silvers), John Schnatter (Papa John's), Jim Host (Host Communications), Ralph G. Anderson (Belcan), Davis Marksbury (Exstream Software), Lee Todd (Projectron & Databeam).