National
Nov 17, 2012
The following is a blog post written by U.S. Ambassador to Nicaragua Phyllis Powers: Global Entrepreneurship Week President Obama has said that “what transforms villages is whether they have an entrepreneur or whether they don’t […] entrepreneurs create jobs and spur economic activity.” In my...
Nov 17, 2012
With only one day to go on my GEW 2012 tour, I am in the UK which organized 3,240 events, up 29% from last year and where we engaged 276,747 people in the course of the week, up 41% on last year. YBI continues to do an impressive job here. As I waited in the airport en route to...
Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey
Nov 16, 2012
Even though tomorrow is the last day of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2012, that doesn’t mean that things are slowing down. Startup Weekends across the US, and the world, started last night and are continuing on today. In addition to the Startup Weekend initiatives, the following events highlight...
Nov 16, 2012
Entrepreneurs, NGO’s and other who are passionate about helping create startups joined together for the White House Celebration of Global Entrepreneurship. The event was held as a precursor to the upcoming Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on December 11-12.
Nov 16, 2012
On November 15, the U.S. Embassy in Moscow celebrated Global Entrepreneurship Week with an exciting event that highlighted global attitudes toward entrepreneurship (goo.gl/I4QpH) and a discussion about what the future holds for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Nov 16, 2012
Amanda Allen, Founder and CEO of NewlyWish, a company that offers a hand-picked collection of fine boutiques, brands, and unique finds for your registry, wedding party gifts, bridal accessories, took the grand prize in the Women 2.0 Pitch NYC Conference, a featured activity of Global...
We have recently declared Kansas City as the Capital of GEW/USA, hosting nearly 40 events and mobilizing local chambers of commerce, government organizations, universities, and businesses to come together and celebrate. The Kauffman Foundation hosted a number of events including Startup @ Kauffman...
California, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin
Nov 16, 2012
A great way to celebrate GEW/USA is to ignite the competitive sprit of entrepreneurship within participants. A number of partners nationwide, held competitions yesterday in partnership with GEW. A featured event of GEW, the Entrepreneurs’ Organization is holding their annual Global Student...
Nov 16, 2012
Secretary of Business and Economic Development Christian Johansson headlined the second annual Entrepreneur Expo as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week in the state of Maryland. Organized by the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO), the expo gathered more than 350 aspiring...
California, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York
Nov 16, 2012
In addition to holding their GEW/USA featured event, the Pitch NYC Conference and Competition, Women 2.0 has also aligned their Founder Friday event with GEW today. Founder Friday is an event to promote the creation of new networks among aspiring entrepreneurs, current entrepreneurs and investors...
