REGISTERED ACTIVITIES/EVENTS

GEW 2012

Entrepreneurship in Rural America: Perspectives and Resources for Success

Charleston, Illinois

13 November 2012-14 November 2012

The School of Business is proud to participate in Global Entrepreneurship Week. This panel presentation is entitled, 'Entrepreneurship in Rural America: Perspectives and Resources for Success' Learn How to Find Resources to Succeed as an Entrepreneur in Midwestern Communities. Starts at 05:00 PM

Presentation by Stacey Edgar

Charleston , Illinois

12 November 2012-13 November 2012

6:30PM The School of Business is proud to host this presentation by Stacey Edgar; students, faculty, administrators, and community members are invited to attend. Global Girlfriends is available at the EIU Union Bookstore. Purchase your copy now to learn more about Stacey Edgar's innovative business model before her visit, and bring your copy on November 12, to the autograph session following her presentation. Stacey Edgar started Global Girlfriend in 2003 as a way to provide economic security for women in need by creating a sustainable market for their products. Stacey has been honored by the Microsoft Corporation as a recipient of the company's "Start Something Amazing" awards, and is a sought-after speaker on the topics of women in the global economy, fair trade, sex trafficking, market and enterprise development, cause marketing, entrepreneurship, and parlaying your passion into your career. She lives in Colorado with her family. For parking information, please refer to the campus map: http://www.eiu.edu/map/index.php?pid=14.

GEW 2011

Global Entrepreneurship Week: The Ins and Outs of Franchising: What You Need to Know

Charleston, Illinois

16 November 2011-17 November 2011

Global Entrepreneurship Week: The Ins and Outs of Franchising: What You Need to Know Students, faculty, administrators, and community members are invited to attend this School of Business panel discussion that will be moderated by Dr. Steven C. Michael, Professor of Management, University of Illinois, on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011, at 5 p.m. in Roberson Auditorium, Lumpkin Hall 2030. Panelists include: •Mr. William M. Guzik, Executive Vice-President and CFO, Midas International •Mrs. Cassandra L. Karimi, Assistant Attorney General (Franchise Bureau), State of Illinois •Mr. Kevin Traub, Franchisee, Dairy Queen International, Jerseyville, IL •Mrs. Doris A. Carter, Franchise Attorney, Carter & Tani Attorneys at Law, Wheaton, IL •Mr. John Inyart, Mayor of Charleston, IL and Franchisee, Midas International For parking information, please refer to the campus map: http://www.eiu.edu/police/parking.pdf (Lumpkin Hall is building 71, and the closest parking lot is the RED lot immediately NW of the building). For more information, contact Dr. Marko Grünhagen, Lumpkin Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship at, or 217-581-6906. November 16, 2011 Starts at 05:00 PM

Global Entrepreneurship Week: Which Green Jobs Look Promising for Rural Illinois?

Charleston, Illinois

15 November 2011-16 November 2011

Global Entrepreneurship Week: Which Green Jobs Look Promising for Rural Illinois? Students, faculty, administrators and community members are invited to attend this School of Business presentation by Dr. John J. Gruidl, Professor of Economics, Illinois Institute of Rural Affairs (IIRA), Western Illinois University, on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011, at 5 p.m. in Roberson Auditorium, Lumpkin Hall 2030. For parking information, please refer to the campus map: http://www.eiu.edu/police/parking.pdf (Lumpkin Hall is building 71, and the closest parking lot is the RED lot immediately NW of the building). For more information, contact Dr. Marko Grünhagen, Lumpkin Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship at, or 217-581-6906. November 15, 2011 Starts at 05:00 PM