REGISTERED ACTIVITIES/EVENTS

GEW 2012

Round Table Connection 5.0

Tulsa, Oklahoma

15 November 2012-16 November 2012

Participants will enjoy five table rotations, a breakfast buffet, door prizes, and a guest keynote speaker. Cost is $20 for members, and $30 for non-members. Bring lots of business cards. Presented by Tulsa Metro Chamber 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Cost: $20 / $30 RSVP: Jessica Lowe Betts - (918) 585-1201

Tulsey Awards

Tulsa, Oklahoma

15 November 2012-16 November 2012

The Tulsey Awards recognize the pioneers and innovators of the Tulsa community. These publicly nominated and voted awards recognize the importance of entrepreneurs influence on our quality of life and economic strength. Presented by The City of Tulsa: VIP: 6:00 p.m. / General: 7:00 p.m. Cost: $15 in advance at thetulseys.com / $20 CASH ONLY at the door Appetizers provided by local restaurants

Pitch-O-Rama

Tulsa, Oklahoma

14 November 2012-15 November 2012

Get paid for a great business model pitch or come to the Pitch-O-Rama to hear pitches from local startups. Submit your pitch at: http://www.tulsagew.com/pitch-o-rama/. Deadline for submission is Thursday, November 8th. Up to 10 companies will be selected to present a two-minute pitch in front of a live audience and panel of judges comprised of experienced entrepreneurs and investors. The best pitch will receive $500 from GableGotwals. Presented by GableGotwals 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Cost: $10.00, includes catered lunch RSVP: / (918) 595-4872

Tulsa Demo Night

Tulsa, Oklahoma

14 November 2012-15 November 2012

Come see the next generation of great Tulsa companies demo their startups to the Tulsa community of entrepreneurs, investors and startup enthusiasts, as well as a number of esteemed guests. Presented by i2E 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Cost: Free Admission

Business Resource Summit

Tulsa, Oklahoma

14 November 2012-15 November 2012

Stay after Tulsa Demo Night or join us for the i2E Business Resource Summit. Meet and mingle with representatives from many of the Tulsa region’s entrepreneurial service providers. Presented by i2E: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Cost: Free Admission

Central Library Resource Open House

Tulsa, Oklahoma

14 November 2012-15 November 2012

Come learn about all the resources for entrepreneurs and small businesses that the Tulsa City-County Library has to offer at no cost to Library patrons. Research Wizard offers in-depth research for clients who need solutions to specific problems for which they may lack time, resources, or expertise to manage. Presented by Research Wizard at Tulsa City-County Library 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Cost: Free Admission

Venture Strategy Session

Tulsa, Oklahoma

13 November 2012-14 November 2012

Ten entrepreneurs with idea or business pitches will have the opportunity to present their idea and receive advice and assistance from a group of mentors, no strings attached! Mentors will include University of Oklahoma economic development staff, community leaders, senior executives and successful entrepreneurs. Our mission is to provide emerging entrepreneurs with strategic feedback and resources. These include contacts and/or student support on a case-by-case basis. Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (30 minute sessions) Cost: Free by reservation only for the first 10 entrepreneurs RSVP: Powered by Sooner Launch Pad and CCEW

TCC StartUp Cup Business Model Competition Award Celebration

Tulsa, Oklahoma

13 November 2012-14 November 2012

TCC StartUp Cup business model competition, Powered by the Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation, is open to any type of business idea. Participants in the TCC StartUp Cup learn how to turn their idea into a viable business model, go to market quickly, test assumptions and then modify their business model as they move through the competition. Past winners have included businesses in the service, technology, oil and gas, fitness and health industries. Presented by Tulsa Community College and the Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Cost: Free Admission

Startup Weekend Tulsa

Tulsa, Oklahoma

9 November 2012-12 November 2012

Startup Weekends are weekend-long, hands-on experiences where entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs can find out if startup ideas are viable. Beginning with open mic pitches on Friday, attendees bring their best ideas and inspire others to join their team. Over Saturday and Sunday teams focus on customer development, validating their ideas, practicing LEAN Startup Methodologies and building a minimal viable product. On Sunday evening teams demo their prototypes and receive valuable feedback from a panel of experts. Cost: $75

GEW 2011

PR Toolkit: Working with the Media

Tulsa, Oklahoma

17 November 2011-18 November 2011

Join us for the opportunity to meet with Tulsa’s local media, including editors and reporters and learn valuable ways to communicate and share your story with the press. Presented by the Tulsa Press Club. Scott Brooks, Assignment Editor, KOTV Holly Wall, News Editor, This Land Press Lisa Frein, Kazoo Marketing and Communications Ashley Parrish, Scene Editor, Tulsa World Nicole Burgin, Reporter, KRMG News The Broadway 720 South Kenosha Ave 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. $10 / lunch will be provided RSVP:

Entrepreneurial Resource Summit and Networking Event

Tulsa, Oklahoma

16 November 2011-17 November 2011

The Resource Summit brings together entrepreneurial support services from the Tulsa region in one location. Participating organizations include: Fab Lab Tulsa, i2E, SourceLink, The Forge, Tulsa City-County Library, Tulsa Collaboratorium, and others. 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Pitch-O-Rama

Tulsa, Oklahoma

15 November 2011-16 November 2011

The first annual Pitch-O-Rama will feature seven to nine business model pitches competing for cash and prizes in front of a live audience and a select panel of judges from the Tulsa region. 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. http://www.tulsacollab.com

What's Up in IP (Intellectual Property)

Tulsa, Oklahoma

15 November 2011-16 November 2011

Join us for the opportunity to learn lessons on patent, trade secret, trademark and copyright laws from some of the area’s brightest intellectual property experts and professionals. Mike Freeman, Freeman Law Group Nichole Gonzalez, Gable Gotwals William (Ben) Johnson, Dentsply International Mike Koehler, Smirk New Media Susan Pielsticker, Mi Energia Central Center in Centennial Park 1028 E. 6th St. 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. $10 / lunch will be provided RSVP: