SAVE THE DATE
Our next Global Entrepreneurship Week Penn State will be celebrated November 13-17, 2023
Mark your calendar and make plans to join us!
Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) Penn State celebrates relationships between members of the University and the local entrepreneurial communities. It brings together students, faculty, staff, and community members to promote the entrepreneurial spirit and cultivate student start-ups.
Each November, GEW inspires people everywhere through local, national, and global events that help them explore their potential as innovators and self-starters. If you’ve ever dreamed of starting your own business and enjoy spending time with like-minded members of the community, join us at GEW Penn State Altoona.
It’s that time of year again and we are excited to
share details for GEW 2023!
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By participating in GEW Penn State 2023, you will be a part of a global celebration of entrepreneurship. Annually, 170 countries host a combined total of 35,000 events to an audience of 10 million+ people!
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This week-long celebration will connect community members and aspiring entrepreneurs with a vibrant ecosystem of entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, and startup champions across our campuses and the surrounding communities.
GEW 2023
Events
Avoiding Credit Catastrophes & Debt Disasters for Small Business
Brought to you by our friends at Penn State SBDC
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | via Zoom
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This event is open to all students, faculty, staff, and community members
CRM Basics for Small Business
Brought to you by our friends at PennWest Clarion SBDC
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | via Zoom
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This event is open to all students, faculty, staff, and community members
Top 5 in Twenty-Five Virtual Speaker Series: Is My Business Bankable
Our Top 5 in Twenty-Five Speaker Series continues with Terry Powers, Senior Vice President & Regional Manager at M&T Bank. Becoming a bankable business is not something that is going to happen overnight. Wondering what you need to do to improve the financial profile of your business? Join us to learn how thoughtful planning and diligent preparation can help make your business bankable.
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
12:05 PM – 12:30 PM | via Zoom
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This event is open to all students, faculty, staff, and community members
Soup and Sandwich Craft Night
Join the Sheetz Fellows and the Blue and White Society on November 14th in Slep Pondview to make beautiful snow globes and enjoy delicious soup and sandwiches.
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Slep Pondview
Registration available on Connect
This event is open to all Penn State Altoona Students
What Happens If I Fail? Resilience, Identity, and Failure in Entreprenurial Ventures
Brought to you by our friends at Penn State SBDC
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | via Zoom
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This event is open to all students, faculty, staff, and community members
The Digital Marketing Blueprint Series: Producing Small Business Video Content
Brought to you by our friends at Penn State SBDC
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | via Zoom
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This event is open to all students, faculty, staff, and community members
Fostering an Innovative Mindset for Manufacturers
Brought to you by our friends at PennTAP
Thursday, November 16, 2023
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | via Zoom
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This event is open to all students, faculty, staff, and community members
Curate Your Sustainable Business Journey One Step at a Time
Brought to you by our friends at Berks LaunchBox
Thursday, November 16, 2023
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | via Zoom
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This event is open to all students, faculty, staff, and community members