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!