the entrepreneurs of tomorrow… are in your classroom today! the 105th annual connecticut business...
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The Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow…
Are in Your Classroom Today!
The 105th AnnualConnecticut Business Educators Association Conference
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Rose Bednarz-Luglio, Gateway Community College
Dennis Brown, Connecticut Community Investment Corporation CTCIC
• What is entrepreneurship?
• Why is entrepreneurship education important?
• What are you doing now?
• What do you want to do?
What is micro enterprise?
• A locally owned business
• A business with fewer than 10 employees
• A business capitalized with less than $ 50 K
source: MERG
Financial impact of micro enterprise
• Generates jobs
• Dollars stay in state
• Builds solid economic base
source: MERG
Entrepreneurship Courses and Activities
• Developing Curriculum
• Engaging Guest Speakers and Mentors
• Locating Resources
• Identifying Funding Opportunities
Developing Curriculum
• Program of study
• Comprehensive courses
• Integrated into existing Business courses
• Integrated across the Curriculum
Engaging Guest Speakers and Mentors
• Entrepreneurs
• Small business owners
• Angels
• Resources
Business and Organization Resources
• Trade Associations
• SBA , CSBDC, SCORE
• DECD, CERC
• CEDF, CTCIC
• Colleges/Schools/Libraries
• Consultants
ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION RESOURCES
Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education
• Apply the National Content Standards for Entrepreneurship Education
• Use the Consortium website to find up-to-date information, resources, and training
• Connect with Entrepreneurship Education leaders in your region, nationally, and internationally
National Entrepreneurship Week USA
February 21-28, 2009
• US House of Representatives Resolution
• CT Governor’s Proclamation
• State Calendars
GET INVOLVED!
http://nationaleweek.com/
Thank you for joining us!
The Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow…
Are in Your Classroom Today!