REGISTERED EVENTS

"Get Social, Get Results: Make Social Media Work for Your Brand."

University Park, Pennsylvania

16 November 2011-17 November 2011

"Get Social, Get Results: Make Social Media Work for Your Brand." 7:00 –8:00 p.m., 273 Willard Building, University Park Insight into the social media platforms and practices that your business should be using to have an effective and strategic new media presence. Presented by Happy Valley Communication. FREE, registration is required. To register visit

Ag Business Springboard Business Plan Competition” Final Presentation and Awards Ceremony

University Park, Pennsylvania

14 November 2011-15 November 2011

Monday, November 14 “Ag Business Springboard Business Plan Competition” Final Presentation and Awards Ceremony 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., Nittany Lion Inn, University Park Finalist teams will present their business plans in front of a judges panel and attend an awards banquet at the Nittany Lion Inn. Invitation Required. More info at http://agsci.psu.edu/entrepreneur

TEDxPSU organized by TEDxPSU team

University Park, Pennsylvania

13 November 2011-14 November 2011

Sunday, November 13 “TEDxPSU” 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Alumni Hall of the HUB TEDxPSU is an all-encompassing event that will support the spread of innovation, the advancement of ideas and the stimulation of conversation. Additional information is at http://www.tedxpsu.com/.

“Commercializing Your Idea” Product Development for Entrepreneurs

University Park, Pennsylvania

14 November 2011-15 November 2011

“Commercializing Your Idea” Product Development for Entrepreneurs 3:00 p.m.– 6:00 p.m., 208 Willard, University Park If you have an idea for a new product or service, but are not sure where to turn for help, then this workshop may be for you! The workshop is intended to provide an overview of what is involved in commercializing your idea (getting your product on the market). The program will help you determine the steps necessary in developing your idea. You will learn how to protect your idea, how to assess the business opportunity that your idea represents, and how to put together a plan for commercialization. The instructor will also address design issues and manufacturing approaches. Finally, you will be directed to other resources that can further assist you in making your idea a reality.–Sponsored PennTAP, Co-Sponsored by SBDC, $49 fee, Students FREE Registration is required. To register visit

“Doing Business with Penn State”

University Park, Pennsylvania

17 November 2011-18 November 2011

Thursday, November 17 “Doing Business with Penn State” 9:00 –Noon, Centre County Penn State Visitor Center Attend this seminar to find out how to find opportunities to participate in contract and procurement for supplies, construction, equipment and services with Penn State University. A workshop presented by Vernon L. Davis, Contract Liaison , Physical Plant and Duane M. Bullock, Manager, Supplier Diversity and Environmentally Responsible Purchasing, Procurement Services. $20 fee, Penn State students free with ID. Registration is required. To register visit www.sbdc.psu.edu.

“Innovative Solutions Showcase”

University Park, Pennsylvania

16 November 2011-17 November 2011

Wednesday, November 16 “Innovative Solutions Showcase” 6:30 –8:00 p.m., HUB auditorium, University Park For those who cannot make it to Penn State in the Happy Valley on November 16th, the Innovative Solutions Showcase will be available for viewing over the internet. We will be presenting a speaker, show the finalist videos, and judges will announce the winners! The showcase is a public event open to everyone! http://mtrsolutions.weebly.com/important-dates.html http://mtrsolutions.weebly.com/

“Milking the Rhino” Documentary Screening

University Park, Pennsylvania

16 November 2011-17 November 2011

Wednesday, November 16 “Milking the Rhino” Documentary Screening 5:00 –6:30 p.m., HUB auditorium, University Park “Milking the Rhino” is an award-winning documentary produced by Kartemquim Films that examines environmental conservation from the perspective of people who live with wildlife and offers a complex, intimate portrait of two community-based conservation efforts in Kenya and Namibia. The film inspires critical thinking about sustainable community development, developmental entrepreneurship, and the role of technology in enabling new solutions to global inequities. For more information on the film visit www.mtrsolutions.weebly.com.

“Second Step of Starting a Business” Seminar

University Park, Pennsylvania

16 November 2011-17 November 2011

Wednesday, November 16 “Second Step of Starting a Business” Seminar 6:00 –9:00 p.m., 158 Willard, University Park An interactive workshop presented by the SBDC on preparing a business plan. Learn how to prepare a mission statement, conduct research for your plan, identify your target market(s), define your overall market strategy, determine your funding needs, and more. $49 fee, Penn State students free with ID. Registration is required. To register visit www.sbdc.psu.edu.

“The First Step of Starting a Business” Seminar

University Park, Pennsylvania

15 November 2011-16 November 2011

Tuesday, November 15 “The First Step of Starting a Business” Seminar 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., 158 Willard, University Park Learn the basics of starting your own business, including what unique lifestyle requirements are involved in owning a business, how to assess the feasibility of your business idea, how to develop a business plan, how to obtain financing, how to market your product or service, the steps you need to take to get started, regulations/licensing, and more. FREE Registration is required. To register visit

“The First Step of Starting a Business” Seminar

University Park, Pennsylvania

15 November 2011-16 November 2011

Tuesday, November 15 “The First Step of Starting a Business” Seminar 6:00–9:00 p.m., 108 Henderson, University Park Learn the basics of starting your own business, including what unique lifestyle requirements are involved in owning a business, how to assess the feasibility of your business idea, how to develop a business plan, how to obtain financing, how to market your product or service, the steps you need to take to get started, regulations/licensing, and more. FREE Registration is required. To register visit