REGISTERED ACTIVITIES/EVENTS

GEW 2012

The Second Step of Starting a Business - Writing a Businss Plan

University Park, Pennsylvania

15 November 2012-16 November 2012

Sponsored by SPE Federal Credit Union. This event will be scheduled from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm on November 15, 2012. Event Overview: Learn how to: - create a mission statement - conduct research for your plan - identify your target market(s) - define your overall market strategy - determine funding needs - explore why every business plan needs a cash flow statement, income statement, and balance sheet - learn what documents to include with your business plan - find out why a simple format works best - learn why every business needs a business plan, whether or not you seek outside funding - start writing your own business plan - review a sample business plan step-by-step Who Should Attend? - entrepreneurs/people considering starting a business - existing business owners who do not have a business plan Attendees Receive: - “Second Step of Starting a Business” reference book - free and confidential professional business consulting after completion of course Presented by: Linda Feltman and Michael Ryan, Penn State Small Business Development Center Cost: $49 per person (However, FREE to Penn State Students with ID!) To Register: Please visit: http://www.sbdc.psu.edu/seminar-registration.asp

Research to Start-Up

University Park, Pennsylvania

14 November 2012-15 November 2012

Time: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Event Overview: If you or anyone in your department has considered starting a company involving the commercialization of Penn State research, this is an excellent opportunity to come and discuss your ideas and get a brief introduction to the process. This 90 minute overview educates Penn State faculty and researchers on the steps necessary to take their research from the labs to starting, managing, and growing their own business. At this brief meeting the following topics will be included: - a brief overview of Penn State’s intellectual property polices - an overview of key business issues to consider including how to better understand the market opportunity - a brief discussion on early stage financing – where to find funding - how to begin the commercialization process with Penn State and the Office of Technology Management (OTM) and when this is necessary - importance of filing an Invention Disclosure with Penn State Who Should Attend? Penn State faculty and researchers with an idea/product as well as some interest in commercializing this research and starting a company Presented by: Don McCandless, Ben Franklin; Maria Kirby, Penn State Small Business Development Center and the Office of Technology Mangement Cost: FREE to Penn State Faculty and Researchers To Register: Please visit: http://www.sbdc.psu.edu/seminar-registration.asp

The First Step of Starting a Business

University Park, Pennsylvania

14 November 2012-15 November 2012

Sponsored by SPE Federal Credit Union. This free event will be scheduled from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm on November 14, 2012. Event Overview: This highly effective workshop helps entrepreneurs learn the steps necessary to start, manage, and grow their own business. Learn from a Business Consultant about: - lifestyle requirements of business owners - how to assess the feasibility of your business idea - the legal and tax implications of owning a business - how to start a business plan - how to compile a bank-ready financial package - how to market your product or service - the health and safety regulations that may apply to your business - why both a marketing and financial plan are needed - where to find other resources that may help you succeed Who Should Attend? - entrepreneurs/people considering starting a business - existing business owners who want to check up on their operations Attendees Receive: - “First Step of Starting a Business” reference book - free and confidential professional business consulting after completion of course Presented by: Linda Feltman and Michael Ryan, Penn State Small Business Development Center Cost: FREE! To Register: Please visit: http://www.sbdc.psu.edu/seminar-registration.asp

2012 Milking the Rhino - Documentary Screening and Innovative Solutions Showcase

University Park, Pennsylvania

14 November 2012-15 November 2012

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Milking the Rhino Documentary Screening 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm: Innovative Solutions Showcase - Student Video Pitch Screening $4500 in Cash Prizes for coming up with an original, sustainable and scalable solution to a social, economic issue applicable to the African continent. Read more below: Milking the Rhino is an international competition sponsored by Penn State University's Humanitarian Engineering and Social Entrepreneurship Program meant to foster ethics-education, user-centered design and social entrepreneurship in the global context. This event is open to all students across the world who have Students in groups of one to four members are invited to submit a 3 minute or less video explaining the problem, an innovative solution and the solution’s feasibility, sustainability and potential for expansion. Students may seek the help of mentors to advise and encourage discussion about entrepreneurship, user-centered design, and ethics as it relates to the issue. Important Dates: October 21, 2012: Submissions begin November 1, 2012:Submission Deadline - entries must be received by 11:59pm EST on Nov 1st November 14, 2012: Winners announced For more information on the competition rules, judging criteria, and how to submit an entry, please visit: http://mtrsolutions.weebly.com/ and please visit us on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/MTRsolutions If you have any questions, please contact me

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Trilogy

University Park, Pennsylvania

14 November 2012-15 November 2012

Time: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Event Overview: Three Individual Sessions. Attend one or all! Session 1: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm Topic: E-ship success stories from local entrepreneurs discussing their businesses. Break: 7:15 - 7:30 (Refreshments provided) Session 2: 7:30 pm,- 8:15 pm Topic: Penn State Entrepreneurship Resources and Communities for Students (Presentations from representatives from Innoblue, New Leaf, the SBDC, Lion Launch Pad and an overview of proposed of new Entrepreneurship (ENTI) Minor) Session 3: 8:15 pm - 9:00 pm Topic: Why College is the Best Time to Start Your Business (Presented by Kathleen Warner, Director of Innoblue, the student run entrepreneurship group: www.innoblue.org)

Spark Event: Penn State $50 Challenge - Final Presentations

University Park, Pennsylvania

14 November 2012-15 November 2012

This is the big reveal of how well you did in the $50 Challenge. Present your two day journey to your peers and alumni.

The First Step of Starting a Business

University Park, Pennsylvania

13 November 2012-14 November 2012

Sponsored by SPE Federal Credit Union. This FREE event will run from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm on 13 November 2012. Event Overview: This highly effective workshop helps entrepreneurs learn the steps necessary to start, manage, and grow their own business. Learn from a Business Consultant about: - lifestyle requirements of business owners - how to assess the feasibility of your business idea - the legal and tax implications of owning a business - how to start a business plan - how to compile a bank-ready financial package - how to market your product or service - the health and safety regulations that may apply to your business - why both a marketing and financial plan are needed - where to find other resources that may help you succeed Who Should Attend? - entrepreneurs/people considering starting a business - existing business owners who want to check up on their operations Attendees Receive: - “First Step of Starting a Business” reference book - free and confidential professional business consulting after completion of course Presented by: Maria Kirby, Penn State Small Business Development Center

How to Wield a Website to Win Business - Understanding and maximizing Your Web Presence

University Park, Pennsylvania

13 November 2012-14 November 2012

Date: November 13, 2012 Time: 5:00 — 6:30 p.m. Where: Willard Building, Room 351, University Park Fee: $29, FREE to Penn State Students with ID This seminar addresses what you need to know as a business owner about the most effective ways to use your website. We will discuss a range of considerations in designing and using your website to engage customers and capture business. This session is designed to arm you, the business owner, with the knowledge of what you need to know in having it built, so that you can achieve the highest performance level and greatest return that your business deserves. Learn about: -Considerations for Web site design, construction & analysis -Search engine optimization -Smart phone users and mobile apps -Marketing your website from within and from beyond -Maintenance Who Should Attend? -Entrepreneurs/people considering starting a business -Existing business owners who want a health check up on their website Attendees Receive: -Free and confidential professional business consulting after completion of course About the Speakers: Paul Hester—PennTAP Team Lead, Advanced IT/e-Business Donna Yale—PennTAP Advanced IT/e-Business

The Entrepreneurial International Student - Opportunities and Pitfalls

University Park, Pennsylvania

13 November 2012-14 November 2012

Attention International Students: Check this out: Nov 13 – 6-7 pm 105 Willard Free seminar The Entrepreneurial International Student: Opportunities and Pitfalls” Entrepreneurial international students face hurdles beyond those of their classmates if they wish to start a business. This course will examine the scope of restrictions on international students’ ability to start a business, and outline the visa options for business founders in US immigration law. Learn how to: --start a business while on a student visa --avoid status violations while in the startup phase --obtain immigration benefits through a company you founded About the speaker: William A. Stock is a founding partner of Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP, an immigration law firm with offices in Philadelphia and New York. He handles all aspects of immigration law, including assisting entrepreneurs and investors in obtaining temporary and permanent resident status. For nearly twenty years, he has been guiding investors in obtaining nonimmigrant and immigrant visas through creation of diverse small businesses, from service providers and import-export firms to restaurants and retail outlets. In addition to his work for clients, he is currently national Treasurer of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). Attorney Stock is also offering free 15 minute one-on-one sessions on November 14 between 8 am and noon. To schedule your one-on-one appointment, contact Carmen M. DelValle, AA, at 215-825-8622 email at no later than 5:00 pm on 8 Nov. 2012.

Bishoff Entrepreneur in Residence - Leaks & Spills Made Simple

University Park, Pennsylvania

13 November 2012-14 November 2012

Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Overview: "Our business is about leak and spill prevention and cleanup, and we are seeing that industrial plants and facilities are continuing the trend of turning away from loose clay floor sweep (particulates) and switching to nonwoven contained absorbents like Pig Mat," says Dan Silver, New Pig's vice president of product development. "More and more people that work in factories and commercial facilities are reaching the conclusion that using floor sweep to soak up spills on floors is just 'making a mess to clean a mess.' Sheets of non-woven polypropylene absorbents like Pig Mat provide better absorbency and are quick and efficient to use." Silver says that Pig Mat is far and away the company's most popular product. ... Silver emphasizes that the drive for sustainability is playing a major role in product development, and non-wovens are filling the need. ... New Pig affectionately refers to its employees as "Piggers," and Silver says that they've been quite busy. Thus, business, and the industrial market itself, is good. He says, "Most of our customers make 'stuff.' They make machines, parts, cars, planes, tools, food, homes, newspapers - you name it. Presented by: Dan Silver, VP New Product Development, New Pig Corporation Daniel Silver leads the Product Development and Portfolio Management teams at Central PA’s New Pig Corporation. New Pig is the leading global provider of leak and spill solutions to industrial and commercial facilities throughout the world, serving more than 200,000 sites in over 70 countries. New Pig’s product innovations have earned more than 25 Product of the Year Awards from Plant Engineering Magazine; more than any other company. Daniel came to New Pig in 2007 from the Newell Rubbermaid Corporation, where he led the New Business Division for the Graco Corp., the juvenile products subsidiary. Daniel previously served as VP of Product Development for FAO Inc., which included the famous toy retailer FAO Schwarz in its brand portfolio. Dan is committed to the idea that customer insights, market thinking, and fast-track technology experimentation are inseparable elements for a robust product development program. In addition, for need-based products, Dan “looks for the duct-tape,” honing in on compensating behaviors that are actually pleas for new product solutions. Understanding the consumer’s pain-points has been a vital aspect of new product development in Dan’s career. Cost: FREE!

Commercializing Your Idea - Product Development for Entrepreneurs

University Park, Pennsylvania

12 November 2012-13 November 2012

Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 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. Presented by: Mark Toda, PennTAP (PennTAP, a Penn State outreach program, has assisted entrepreneurs as well as small to medium size businesses with product development, commercialization, and other technical issues. Cost: $49 (However, all students can attend for FREE!) To register, please visit: http://www.sbdc.psu.edu/seminar-registration.asp

"Ag Business Springboard Business Plan Competition” - Finalist Presentation Day

University Park, Pennsylvania

12 November 2012-13 November 2012

Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Event Overview: First prize will be $5,000 and second prize will be $1,000. The Ag Business Springboard competition is a business pitch competition for all undergraduate and graduate students. Teams can be composed of 2-5 people with a requirement of 1 student being a College of Agriculture Science Student. The preliminary deliverable, which is an electronic video submission of the business pitch, must be Ag related and must be suitable for some type of funding that will be able to further the idea. The video submission will be due November 5th and finalist will be chosen no later than November 9th. The finalist presentations will be held in 105 Forest Resources Building throughout the day on 12 Nov. 2012, with the awards banquet later that night at 6:30 pm at the Nittany Lion Inn. The application for this event is CLOSED but if individuals have any questions or would like to attend the banquet, all questions can be referred directly to: Clint Gyory, Springboard Assistant 610-984-7478 Cost: FREE For more information, please visit: http://agsci.psu.edu/entrepreneur/competitions/springboard/events/ag-springboard-ii-finalist-presentation-day

"Ag Business Springboard Competition" - Final Dinner

University Park, Pennsylvania

12 November 2012-13 November 2012

A final dinner will be held at the Nittany Lion Inn at 6:30 pm on 12 Nov. 2012. All those who wish to attend MUST RSVP in advance. To RSVP please contact either: Clint Gyory, Springboard Assistant Email: Work Phone: 610-984-7478 or Mark A. Gagnon, Ph.D. Email: Work Phone: 814-867-3714

Spark Event: Penn State $50 Challenge

University Park, Pennsylvania

12 November 2012-14 November 2012

Are you up for the $50 challenge? Think you are Street Smart? Time to find out! The Penn State $50 challenge scheduled during GE Week showcases the true spirit of Entrepreneurship. This challenge will immerse the students into being creative, thinking outside the box, embracing team work and trying out various ideas to build on the given $50 capital, while creating value for people, generating income by executing ideas in the allocated 48 hours. The most exciting part of the challenge is that participants can keep their hard earned money minus the $50 capital or donate it to their favorite charity. The $50 challenge will have 40 students participate and is open to all Penn State students. This challenge aims to create an entrepreneurial mindset while being a fun and fruitful experience for all the participants. The teams will be showing the activities they did and the impact made at the end of the challenge. These attributes makes this event a highly exciting one as well the one that will have students really interested in participating. Theme: Engage – Participate – Contribute – Lead! Event Kickoff: Monday, Nov.12th 2012 - 12:15 pm to 1:30 pm at Kunkle Lounge Hammond Building Event End Date: Wednesday Nov 14th 2012 -12:30 – 1:30 pm. Team presentations FREE for Students to participate! Come have fun!! Pizza provided both days. Walk away at the end of the event with $$ for your team, or donate it to a selected charity! Event Rules and Guidelines - 8 Teams with up to 5 Members per team (40 participants) - Teams will be randomly assigned based on the students semester status (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior) - Sign up will be offered through social media and at the HUB information tables during GE week. Watch for announcements: https://www.facebook.com/GEweekatPennState - Each Team will be given $50 at the start of the event, plus a set of regulations and guidelines they should follow. The goal: use the $50 capital to create value for people, generate income by being creative and grow your money as much as you can in the allocated 48 hours! - The teams must document their activities and demonstrate the impact their team made Each team must be ready to present their work on the 14th. - Teams get to keep the money raised or donate to a charity, minus the initial capital of $50 that needs to be returned to the GE Week organizers. - All students participating will be given a cool Entrepreneurship themed t-shirt ** Pizza will also be provided for all the participants on both days ** Why participate in this Spark Event $50 challenge? - A great opportunity for Team Building - Opportunity to demonstrate your creativity - Make friends and network. - Bragging rights and Media Attention. (Think: resume builder) Cost: FREE for all Penn State Students

Hack PSU

University Park, Pennsylvania

10 November 2012-11 November 2012

Hack PSU will be held Saturday, Nov. 10 through Sunday, Nov 11, 2012 in conjunction with Global Entrepreneurship Week. This event is organized by Innoblue and sponsored by the Smeal College of Business, Microsoft, GE and Team TreeHouse. It is a 24 hour hack-a-thon at Penn State that gives students the chance to collaborate on building something awesome. Whether you have a background in programming, designing or marketing, this is the perfect opportunity to form a team around an idea, build a prototype, and present it to judges at the end of the 24 hours. There are no constraints on what you can build; it can be anything from a website to hardware technology. There will be $3,500 worth of prizes! Judges for the event include Steve Welch, founder of DreamIt Venture, and Liz Kisenwether, co-director of the Lion Launch Pad. This event is open to students of all colleges. If you have questions, please email Cost: Free! Schedule: Nov 10th 1:00pm - Meet and Greet 1:30pm - Idea pitching and team formation 2:00pm - Hacking begins Nov 11th 1:00pm - Hacking ends, pitches and demos begin 2:00pm - Award the winners * Snacks will be provided * Lunch will be provided * Dinner will be provided Register at: https://www.hackerleague.org/hackathons/hackpsu

"Ag Business Springboard Competition” - Team Submission Deadline

University Park, Pennsylvania

5 November 2012-6 November 2012

All submissions are due by 11:55 pm on 5 Nov. 2012. First prize will be $5,000 and second prize will be $1,000 The Ag Business Springboard competition is a business pitch competition for all undergraduate and graduate students. Teams can be composed of 2 -5 people with a requirement of 1 student being a College of Agriculture Science Student. The preliminary deliverable, which is an electronic video submission of the business pitch, must be Ag related and must be suitable for some type of funding that will be able to further the idea. The video submission will be due November 5th and finalist will be chosen no later than November 9th. The finalist presentations will be held in 105 Forest Resources Building throughout the day with the awards banquet that night at 6:30 pm at the Nittany Lion Inn. The application for this event is CLOSED but if individuals have any questions or would like to attend the banquet, all questions can be referred directly to : Clint Gyory, Springboard Assistant 610-984-7478

GEW 2011

“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.

“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.

“Milking the Rhino” Documentary Screening and Innovation Solutions Showcase

University Park, Pennsylvania

16 November 2011-17 November 2011

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Milking the Rhino Documentary Screening 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm: Innovative Solutions Showcase - Student Video Pitch Screening “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.

“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/

"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

“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

"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

“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

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/.