Global Entrepreneurship Week 2019: Full Schedule

12:00am EST

Pechter Business Plan Competition

The Pechter Business Plan Competition is an opportunity for Penn State Altoona students to distinguish themselves from other students and turn great ideas into great business ventures! Compete for cash prizes.
First Place - $5,000
Second Place - $2,500
Third Place - $1,000

-- Plus in-kind legal and accounting services for all winners
-- Work space in the incubator at the Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence
-- Mentoring

Register online at altoona.psu.edu/pechter.

F19 pechter bus plan flyer pdf

Monday November 11, 2019 12:00am - Friday November 15, 2019 11:30pm EST
Register Online

Penn State Altoona

10:00am EST

Entrepreneur In Residence

Jamie Van Buren, Owner, PennStress and GT Entrepreneurs, will meet one-on-one with Penn State Altoona students to discuss their business ideas and career aspirations, and to offer insight and feedback. For more information visit: https://sites.psu.edu/sheetzcenter/entrepreneur-in-residence/.

Speakers

Jamie Van Buren

Owner, PennStress and GT Entrepreneurs

Jamie has a B.S. in Environmental Biology from Juniata College and an M.B.A from St. Francis University. Jamie spent 20+ years in the construction materials and heavy construction industry and presently owns several businesses including PennStress, a precast and prestress concrete... Read More →

Tuesday November 12, 2019 10:00am - 2:00pm EST
Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence 1309 11th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601

Penn State Altoona

4:30pm EST

Guest Speaker Dr. Betsy Campbell, Author

Dr. Betsy Campbell, Author, will talk about her key concepts in her book and hold a discussion. The book is entitled "The Innovator’s Discussion: The Conversational Skills of Entrepreneurial Teams".

Tuesday November 12, 2019 4:30pm - 5:50pm EST
Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence 1309 11th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601

Penn State Altoona

6:00pm EST

Social Media Ads Accelerator Program with Rob Z

Social Media Ads Accelerator - At this seminar you will learn:

how to get results with your social media content, including video
how to create a results-driven plan and calendar to post content
Learn a simple and profitable Facebook & IG Ads campaign that anyone can do

This will be a Workshop atmosphere, so please bring a computer, phone, or at the least a tablet and a pen.
We will be actively working on what content you can create for your advertising plan.

Registrations are required for this event. To register, visit: https://centralpatickets.com/events/Social-Media-Ads-Accelerator-11-12-2019.

Speakers

Rob Wentz (Rob Z)

Rob Wentz (Rob Z) is a 19 year veteran of the radio industry and hosts a daily show on Mix 94.7 in Altoona called “The Rob Z Show.” He is also an internet marketing consultant and manager with a focus on brand personality growth. Rob hosts his own podcast called “Rob Z Radio... Read More →

Tuesday November 12, 2019 6:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Altoona Launchbox Supported by the Hite Family 1331 12th Ave. Suite 103, Altoona, PA 16601

Penn State Altoona

6:30pm EST

Fast Track to Success Networking for Students

This is an opportunity for Penn State Altoona students to:

Network with professionals while in a group setting with other students
Gain insight, perspective, and advice
Sharpen communication skills
Pursue connections that may lead to an internship or job

F19 Fast Track to Success 2 pdf

Tuesday November 12, 2019 6:30pm - 8:00pm EST
Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence 1309 11th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601

Penn State Altoona

10:00am EST

Is My Idea Patentable? Using Patents to Help You "Make It" Program

Learn how to protect intellectual property with copyright, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets.

Speakers

Lori Lysiak

Reference and Instruction Librarian, Eiche Library

Wednesday November 13, 2019 10:00am - 11:50am EST
Room 256 Hawthorn Building

Penn State Altoona

6:00pm EST

Effective Business Planning Workshop

This FREE workshop will feature the Director of the St. Francis University SBDC, who will provide entrepreneurs of all stages of development with resources to turn their idea into a successful business.

Speakers

Jeff Boldizar

Director, St. Francis Small Business Development Center

Jeff has been employed with the Saint Francis University Small Business Development Center since May 1985. He has more than 33 years of business development experience. He provided these services primarily to businesses in Blair, Bedford and Huntingdon Counties.Jeff served as a Business... Read More →

Wednesday November 13, 2019 6:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Altoona Launchbox Supported by the Hite Family 1331 12th Ave. Suite 103, Altoona, PA 16601

Penn State Altoona