Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) Arizona to Host Speed Mentoring Event
Event is Part of Global Entrepreneurship Week
(SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA — November 5, 2008) Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) of Arizona will support The Kauffman Foundation’s Global Entrepreneurship Week with a free speed mentoring event open to student entrepreneurs and young business owners on Tuesday, November 18, 2008, from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon at The Thunderbird School of Global Management in Glendale.
EO members will be on hand to share their business expertise with the Valley’s young entrepreneurs as well as college and high school students who register for the event. Participants may register to attend one of two sessions: the 8:00 am to 10:00 am session or the 10:00 am to 12:00 noon session.
During the sessions, participants will rotate through a series of brief, face-to-face meetings with EO members who will share their business experience, answer questions and guide young entrepreneurs toward achieving their business goals and aspirations. It’s a “rapid-fire” learning experience designed to deliver high value in a very short time.
“Speed mentoring works,” said EO Arizona mentorship chair, Kathy Brockman. “Participants can ask direct questions and expect solid direct answers from our experienced membership. Plus, it’s an ideal way for young entrepreneurs to build their networks, a key to success. We’re excited about the possibilities and about doing our part to help the next generation of business leaders.”
The deadline to register for this free event is Wednesday, November 12, 2008. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. To register, contact Carolyn Benson at (623) 544-0105 or carolyn.yeo@cox.net.
About Global Entrepreneurship Week
With the goal to inspire young people to embrace innovation, imagination and creativity, Global Entrepreneurship Week will encourage youth to think big, to turn their ideas into reality, and to make their mark. From November 17-23, 2008, millions of young people around the world will join a growing movement to generate new ideas and to seek better ways of doing things. Thousands of activities are being planned in more than 75 countries around the world. Global Entrepreneurship Week is founded by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and the Make Your Mark campaign; sponsored by NYSE Euronext, IBM and Ernst & Young; and supported by JA Worldwide, Endeavor, Entrepreneurs’ Organization, DECA, YPO-WPO, National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship, Young Americas Business Trust, YES – European Confederation of Young Entrepreneurs. To view a complete list of participating countries and organizations or to learn more, visit www.unleashingideas.org.
About Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) Arizona Chapter
EO Arizona has over 130 members and represents a diversity of industries. It is committed to fostering the entrepreneurial spirit and business skills of its members. To qualify for EO membership, you must be a Founder, Co-Founder, Owner or Controlling Shareholder of a business with a minimum of US $1 million in annual gross sales, and be under the age of 50 when you apply. EO Arizona is supported by enterprising sponsors that believe in the power of entrepreneurship. Local sponsors include B2B CFO, Gold & Associates, ICP&F, Office Depot, Snell & Wilmer, and Wells Fargo. For more information or to apply for membership, visit www.eoaz.org, contact Mike Toney, membership chair at 602.840.0003 or email miketoney@conquesttraining.com.
About Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO)
The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) – for entrepreneurs only – is a global community that enriches members’ lives through direct peer-to-peer learning, connections to experts and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. EO is the catalyst that enables entrepreneurs to learn from each other, leading to greater business success and an enriched personal life. EO is comprised of more than 7,000 members in 38 countries, with an average member age of 39 and average annual company revenue of USD $14.4 million. The organization is committed to building the world’s most influential community of entrepreneurs.
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Contact:
Kathy Heasley
EO Arizona
(480) 209-7293
www.eoaz.org