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1st International Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Health

February 3, 2012

1st International Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Health Monday – Tuesday, March 5-6, 2012 Reed Conference Center and Sheraton Hotel, Midwest City, Oklahoma Who Should Attend Health Management Professionals – academics, practitioners and business professionals who have an interest in transforming health through innovation and entrepreneurship. Transforming Health through Innovation & Entrepreneurship We invite you to the 1st annual International Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Health (IEH). This conference is presented by the OSU School of Entrepreneurship and the OSU Center for Health Sciences and the Center for Executive and Professional Development in the Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University in cooperation with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Indiana University, San Diego State University, University of Pretoria, South Africa, and the University of South Florida, along with the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology, and the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs. The conference will be held in Oklahoma City on March 5-6, 2012, at the Reed Conference Center, Sheraton Midwest City Hotel. This inaugural conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Health reflects a growing need to transform today’s’ dysfunctional health care systems into one in which creative and innovative solutions will lead to better health and health care delivery. We are living through what is arguably the most challenging time for the health care industry. Globally, health systems are characterized by rising costs, poor access and diminishing quality and safety of care, and there appears to be no imminent solution on the horizon. In the wake of this crisis in health, the world is looking for new sources of efficiency and alternative business models. Now, more than ever, we need health sector academics and practitioners to embrace innovation and entrepreneurship…..not just to survive, but to redefine and reshape health and health care delivery. The IEH conference provides an open platform to bring together thought leaders, scholars and practitioners from across the globe to present research and to stimulate discussions on how innovation and entrepreneurship can help transform health. We will meet in Oklahoma City, rated by the Kauffman Foundation as one of the most entrepreneurial cities in America, and home to a major hospital and health research community. Delegates fly into Will Rogers World Airport. For more information, please visit http://ieh.okstate.edu/ or contact me atrubin.pillay@okstate.edu or (405) 744-1818. Program Chair, Rubin Pillay

The 23rd Gateway Entrepreneurship Research Conference

February 3, 2012

The 23rd Gateway Entrepreneurship Research Conference April 20-22, 2012 Saint Louis University St. Louis, MO Primary sponsorship comes from the Kauffman Foundation with scholarship support from the Coleman Foundation and additional support from the Kern Engineering Entrepreneurship Network. Since its start in 1987, Saint Louis University’s Gateway Series for Entrepreneurship Research has promoted advances in scholarship on entrepreneurship and related disciplines. At the Gateway conference, a general foundation is laid by the keynote speaker. The keynote address starts the meeting and provides a common frame of reference and point of departure. Then work will take place in small to medium sized groups exploring research and techniques applicable to the theme. The goal is to create an environment that maximizes opportunity for informal group discussion and provides connections and research opportunities for the participants. Other than the keynote speaker, no other Gateway participant needs to submit a paper to attend the conference. The topic for the 2012 conference is: Technology Commercialization:  Have we learned anything? Keynote address will be given by Kathleen Allen, of the USC Marshall School of Business. Economic growth happens when innovation meets entrepreneurship. With the passage of the Bayh-Dole Act in 1980, universities were permitted to commercialize their federally funded research. But it wasn’t until the mid-1990′s that universities began in earnest to develop programs to facilitate commercialization and technology entrepreneurship. Despite this effort, today we still have not figured out how to best move more of our research into the market to benefit society. In fact, the private sector struggles with many of the same issues as universities do. What have we learned? What is the role of education in facilitating technology entrepreneurship, commercialization, and economic development? Where are the gaps in research and where should we focus our efforts now? The entrepreneurship teaching and research communities have vital roles to play in the economic growth of any region and every country. We will identify what those roles are and how we can accelerate more effective technology commercialization going forward. Kathleen Allen, PhD, is a professor of entrepreneurship at the USC Marshall School of Business and founding director of the Marshall Center for Technology Commercialization.  Allen works with scientists and engineers to identify markets and applications for their technologies, develop commercialization teams, and prepare them to seek funding. She is on the advisory boards of the USC Center for Scientific Translation, the USC Regulatory Science Program, and the USC-CHLA Center for Technology and Innovation in Pediatrics.   She is the author of more than 15 books in the field of entrepreneurship and technology commercialization including the leading texts Launching New Ventures, 6th Ed. andEntrepreneurship for Scientists and Engineers.  Her personal entrepreneurial endeavors include two successful companies in commercial real estate brokerage, development, and investment, and two technology-based businesses. She is president and co-founder of N2TEC Institute, a nonprofit organization that was inspired by work she conducted under an NSF grant to develop a model for a technology commercialization ecosystem.  The institute focuses on driving the launch of new technology ventures, particularly in life sciences and medical devices in rural and underserved regions of the U.S. Allen serves as an advisor to two life sciences companies, is entrepreneur-in-residence at a major aerospace company, and is director of a NYSE company. For doctoral students and faculty facing travel hardships, there are scholarships available from the Coleman Foundation. Those who need a formal role in order to receive institutional support can serve as facilitators or correspondents. If either of these apply to you, please contact us as soon as possible to make arrangements. If you have questions about the registration process or Coleman scholarship, please contact Jeanne Rhodes:rhodesja@slu.edu or 314-977-3850. If you have questions regarding conference content, please contact Conference Organizers Jintong Tang (jtang3@slu.edu), Sridhar Condoor (condoor@slu.edu) or Jerome Katz (katzja@slu.edu).

Global Youth Economic Opportunities Conference (Washington, DC, U.S.)- Registration Open!

February 1, 2012

11-13 September, 2012: Global Youth Economic Opportunities Conference (Washington, DC, U.S.): Registration is Open You are invited to attend Making Cents International’s 6th annual Global Youth Economic Opportunities Conference. The conference will take place at the Inter-American Development Bank’s Conference Center (1330 New York Ave., NW) in Washington, DC September 11-13, 2012. In just five years, this participatory and demand-driven learning event has become the “go to” conference for practitioners, funders, educators, policymakers, members of the private sector, and other professionals who design, implement, monitor, evaluate, and fund programs and policies in this field. Previous conferences have convened on average 400 participants from more than 50 countries. The 2012 learning tracks are: youth enterprise development; youth-inclusive financial services and capabilities; workforce development; monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment; and adolescent girls and young women. To register, please visit: http://www.youtheconomicopportunities.org/registration.asp. If you have any questions, please contact Whitney Harrelson, Conference Director, at whitney@makingcents.com; or +1 202-783-4090.

Southeast Entrepreneurship Conference- SEEC

February 1, 2012

Southeast Entrepreneurship Conference: SEEC March 22nd-24th, 2012: University of Tampa For the 3rd straight year, The University of Tampa is hosting the Southeast Entrepreneurship Conference. The line up for speakers include the following: Keynote Speaker: Joe Abraham, serial entrepreneur involved in the startup and growth of over 20 companies ranging from IT and health care to lead generation and motorsports. Breakout Speakers:  Skyler Slade Carissa Caricato Ray Land Chuck Papageorqiou Daniel Gomez To learn more about this event visit http://www.seectampa.org/ and to register click the link below: REGISTER NOW

Announcing the USASBE 2012 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Education Awards presented at New Orleans

January 26, 2012

USASBE National Model Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Program    Oklahoma State University 2012 award sponsored by Texas Christian University   USASBE National Model Graduate Entrepreneurship Program  University of Missouri Kansas City   USASBE Outstanding Specialty Entrepreneurship Program  University of Portland   USASBE Outstanding Emerging Entrepreneurship Program University of North Carolina at Greensboro The Academic Cross-Disiplinary Entrepreneurship Program   USASBE Special Recognition in Entrepreneurship Education Innovation University of Utah 2012 award sponsored by University of South Alabama     USASBE 2012 Entrepreneurship Lifetime Achievement and Advocacy Awards   The Max S. Wortman, Jr. Award for Lifetime Achievement in Entrepreneurship Karl H. Vesper University of Washington   The John E. Hughes Award for Entrepreneurial Advocacy Patricia G. Greene, Babson College  sponsored by The Coleman Foundation    USASBE 2012 Entrepreneurship Educator of the Year Michael H. Morris, Oklahoma State University   USASBE 2012 Woman Entrepreneur of the Year  Jennifer Schnidman Medbery Founder and CEO of Drop the Chalk 2012 award sponsored by The Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship at The Florida State University      For more information about these awards, visit www.USASBE.org/about/awards/

Invitation to USASBE members from Quipu and Jeff Cornwall

January 26, 2012

If you missed seeing Quipu Applications at USASBE 2012, you don’t want to miss this. Jeff Cornwall, USASBE Fellow, Past President, and the Jack C. Massey Chair in Entrepreneurship at Belmont University is using Quipu Business Modeling in his Senior Business Planning course this semester with specific document and business plan outlines. Quipu has extended this FREE TRIAL offer to all USASBE educators, which may be an exceptional way for you to integrate business modeling and planning in your own curriculum. View the invitation from Quipu and Dr. Jeff Cornwall Click here to sign up today!

USASBE announces Central Office Host Search and RFP

November 28, 2011

The United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship® (USASBE®) is looking for an institutional partner to join us in advancing entrepreneurship education to colleges and universities throughout the U.S. and the world. We are inviting qualified organizations to submit a proposal to house the USASBE central office and provide institutional support for the functioning of the organization. The search for the USASBE central office site host institution formally opened on November 15, 2011. Letters of interest are due by January 15, 2012 and full proposals should be submitted no later than February 29, 2012. The Search Committee will review all bids, select finalists, possibly visit selected sites, and make a recommendation to the Executive Board on or about June 1, 2012. Once confirmed by the USASBE Board of Directors, the institution with the winning bid will be notified. Upon agreement between USASBE and the successful host institution, plans will be made for the transition of the national office from its current Nashville, Tennessee location to the new host site during January of 2013. Download the full RFP here

Business and Entrepreneurship in Africa – Call for Papers

November 21, 2011

Please download the full flyer here  2012CallforPapers English  CALL FOR PAPERS  The Africa Business Program at the Kiebach Center for International Business Studies, Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University, in partnership with Université Laval, Makerere University Business School, Université Paris-Dauphine and State University of New York at Oswego, is organizing the Third Annual Conference on “Business and Entrepreneurship in Africa.” The conference will be held at Université Laval, Quebec City, on May 17-19, 2012. It will serve as a forum to present the current work on business and entrepreneurship in Africa by researchers from around the world. Authors are invited to submit original, unpublished manuscripts that address the main theme of the conference or any other aspect of the business and entrepreneurial processes, such as start-up, finance, growth, management and developmental entrepreneurship. Manuscripts may focus solely on one country, on comparisons between countries or cross-border entrepreneurship or businesses. Please submit your abstract or session proposal no later than December 31, 2011. Full papers or extended drafts are due on April 1, 2012. Papers in English or French will be considered for presentation. Possible areas of study include, but are not limited to: • Venture capital and financing entrepreneurship • Financial markets, Bond, and Stock market • Foreign Direct Investment • Microenterprises & microfinance • The Diaspora • Women and Entrepreneurship • Business Incubators • Reforms and Entrepreneurship • Public Policy Options • Financing Selected papers will be included in the conference proceedings as well as on the Africa Business Program website. For more information, please visit the Africa Business Program website at www.africabusinessprogram.com. Important Dates Abstract Submission Deadline: January 15, 2012 Registration Fee Due: March 11, 2012 Full Papers Due: April 1, 2012 Conference: May 17-19, 2012

2011 Entrepreneurial Bash – CHICAGO – November 17

November 9, 2011

USASBE is co-hosting the 2011 Entrepreneurial Bash series, a featured event of the Kauffman Foundation’s Global Entrepreneurship Week. Join us for this celebration, by and for entrepreneurs and company leaders, where amazing founders will share how they started and grew companies to $100 million+ success: Chicago November 17, 2011 UIC Forum 4:30pm – 7:00pm Register: www.entrepbash.com Use code: USASBE2011 for $15 discount Speakers: -Mike Domek, Founder, TicketsNow -Tony Faras, Founder, MGI Pharma -Ron Galowich, Founder, Initiate Systems & First Health Group Corp. - Jim Gray, Founder, optionsXpress -Dane Miller, Founder, Biomet Moderator: Robert Jordan, Author, How They Did It: Billion Dollar Insights from the Heart of America

October 2011 Entrepreneurship Educator Newsletter

October 27, 2011

October 2011 Issue of The Entrepreneurship Educator Click here to read the October 2011 Issue Entrepreneurship is a contact sport. In this issue we look at various approaches to helping students learn through experience. The first looks at the growing trend of providing space on campus for student entrepreneurs to develop and grow their businesses. The second two articles this month highlight ways programs support student entrepreneurs that are not dependent on dedicated space. As entrepreneurship education continues to move outside the confines and constraints of the traditional classroom, we can expect to see more examples of schools that are becoming even more intentional in how they structure and plan co-curricular learning opportunities. We welcome innovations and ideas in entrepreneurship education from your programs that you would like to share with your colleagues around the globe. Just send them along to me at jeff.cornwall@belmont.edu

Announcing the USASBE 2012 Pillar Sessions

October 21, 2011

Announcing the USASBE 2012 Pillar Sessions Pedagogy | Research |Outreach | Public Policy PEDAGOGY Patricia G. Greene, Heidi Neck; Babson College   “The Entrepreneurial Professor” Entrepreneurship education has seen incremental change over the past 30 years.  As educators we spend a disproportionate amount of time discussing the content of entrepreneurship courses versus the process and methods employed to teach entrepreneurship. What would happen if we treated our courses as new ventures or startups?  How would our teaching change if we practice in our classrooms what we purport to teach in our classrooms?  In this pillar session we introduce and explore the persona of the “Entrepreneurial Professor.”  Significant change in entrepreneurship education begins with the entrepreneurial professor.  Become a part of the change!  RESEARCH G. Thomas Lumpkin; Syracuse University   “Long-Term Orientation and Entrepreneurship: Research Challenges and Opportunities” Long-term orientation (LTO) is an important topic for management and entrepreneurship research because of the increasing emphasis businesses and policy makers are placing on social venturing and sustainability. Long-term thinking, for example, is often a key to effectively pursuing a triple bottom line. LTO has roots in stewardship theory, culture studies, decision theories and family business research. Definitions and insights about LTO from these literatures, however, are not always compatible. This Pillar session will introduce a framework for studying long-term orientation that includes three dimensions—futurity, continuity, and perseverance. It will also address why long-term orientation matters to entrepreneurship researchers and suggest future opportunities for LTO research.  OUTREACH Tim Williamson, The Idea Village   The Idea Village For Entrepreneurs & Those Who Believe in Them Ten years ago a group of entrepreneurs calling themselves The Idea Village asked a bold question: What if?  See the impacts one of the most innovative economic development organizations in New Orleans has had on the Crescent City. PUBLIC POLICY Noel Campbell, Journal of Entrepreneurship and Public Policy, University of Central Arkansas   “Entrepreneurial Action & The Rules of the Game: Introducing the Journal of Entrepreneurship & Public Policy”   Speakers: Noel Campbell, Kristie Briggs, David Mitchell Panelists: Tammy Rogers, Gift Dafuleya, Tendayi Gondo, Prestin Lewis, Steve Gohmann, Lu Wie   Institutions, especially public policies, are a significant determinant of economic outcomes. Entrepreneurship is often the channel by which public policies affect economic outcomes. Furthermore, entrepreneurial activity affects the economic conditions that feed back into the policy making process. Moreover, the activities of political entrepreneurs influence public policy, or the underlying, “deeper” institutions of social mores, acceptable conduct, and expectations about economic and political life. The Journal of Entrepreneurship & Public Policy was created to encourage and disseminate quality research about these vital relationships. The ultimate aim is to improve the quality of the academic and social discourse about entrepreneurship and public policies. In general, JEPP seeks high-quality articles that say something interesting about the multilateral relationships among institutions, public policy, entrepreneurship, and economic development. JEPP invites everyone to join in the conversation.

USASBE announces Session at USASBE 2012 by Dr. Karl Vesper

October 20, 2011

USASBE announces Session at USASBE 2012 by Dr. Karl Vesper Nashville, Tennessee – October 21, 2011 – USASBE announced today that DR. KARL VESPER will chair a session at USASBE 2012 during the Your Sunday @USASBE 2012: Member-run Sessions on  Sunday, January 16.  The session titled Pracademic Entrepreneurship Research? will feature dialogue and discussion with panelists to be announced, and will be chaired by Dr. Karl Vesper   Karl Vesper is a professor emeritus at the University of Washington who last year held a Regent’s visiting professorship in Entrepreneurship at Texas Tech, and prior to that a visiting professorship in entrepreneurship at the University of Hawaii, Hilo. He was one of the early scholars dedicated to entrepreneurship, has been credited with leading the early movement to develop entrepreneurship as a respected field of study, and is a nationally recognized chronicler of entrepreneurship education in U.S. colleges and universities. From 1982 to 1985, Vesper served as Chairman of the Management and Organization Department at the University of Washington, where he has been on the faculty since 1969 where he was also a professor in Mechanical Engineering and in Marine Studies. He has in addition held endowed professorships as a visitor at Baylor University, Babson College, and the University of Calgary. As the first Roger Babson Chaired Professor of Entrepreneurship he helped develop the Babson Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, founded the Babson Entrepreneurship Research Conference, and edited the first 10 volumes of its annual proceedings Frontiers of Entrepreneurship Research. His books include New Venture Experience (Vector Books, 2010), New Venture Mechanics (Prentice-Hall, 1993), New Venture Strategies (Prentice-Hall, 1990), and Engineers at Work (Houghton Mifflin, 1974). Dr. Vesper holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University, and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School, a well as B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering from Stanford. For more information about USASBE 2012 in New Orleans visit http://www.USASBE.org/conference/2012/

Dr. Robert Baron announced as Keynote Speaker at USASBE 2012

October 20, 2011

Dr. Robert Baron announced as Keynote Speaker at USASBE 2012 Nashville, Tennessee – October 21, 2011 – USASBE announced today that Dr. Robert Baron will deliver a keynote address during its 26th annual conference in New Orleans, January 12-15, 2012.  Dr. Baron’s address is titled Entrepreneurship’s Ultimate Goal–and The Two Sources of Knowledge That Will Help us Attain It. Robert A. Baron holds the Spears Chair in Entrepreneurship at Oklahoma State University. He is widely respected as a leading scholar in cognitive and social factors in entrepreneurship, and has successfully bridged two distinct academic disciplines of psychology and entrepreneurship. Most recently, he held the Bruggeman Chair of Entrepreneurship at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. During his twenty-two year tenure there, Dr. Baron chaired both the Department of Psychology in the School of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Managerial Policy and Organization in the Lally School of Management and Technology in successive, overlapping terms. He also served as Interim Dean of the Lally School (2001-2002). Prior to that, he was Professor of Psychological Science at Purdue University. Dr. Baron has authored more than 130 peer reviewed papers and 45 books. He has received numerous Best Paper Awards from organizations that include the Academy of Management’s Entrepreneurship Division and Organizational Behavior Division, the Babson-Kauffman Conference, the American Marketing Association, and the International Association for Conflict Management; in 2008 he received AMJ’s “Best Reviewer” Award (2008), and in 2009 the Entrepreneurship Division’s “Thought-Leader” prize. He served as an Associate Editor of Management Science and has been an editor for numerous other publications that include the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Human Resource Management Review, the Journal of Business Venturing, the International Journal of Conflict Management, and Motivation and Emotion. He currently serves on the Editorial Boards of the top journals in entrepreneurship, business and psychology. Prof. Baron is a Fellow of the Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology, the Association for Psychological Science, and the American Psychological Association. Robert received his Ph.D. and Masters degrees from the University of Iowa, and his undergraduate degree Magna Cum Laude from the City University of New York. He has served as a Visiting Professor to numerous universities that include the University of Oxford, Princeton University, University of Texas – Austin, University of Minnesota, and the University of Washington. He holds three patents, and was the founder and CEO of Innovative Environmental Products, Inc.

USASBE ANNOUNCES NEWLY ELECTED BOARD OFFICERS FOR 2012

October 20, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE USASBE ANNOUNCES NEWLY ELECTED BOARD OFFICERS FOR 2012 Nashville, Tennessee – October 17, 2011 – USASBE, the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship, today announced its newly elected Board Officers for 2012. The newly elected officers are: Pat Dickson, Wake Forest University as President-elect Mindy Walls, West Virginia University as Senior Vice President, Programming-elect Matthew Marvel, Western Kentucky University as Senior Vice President, Marketing and Membership William T. Jackson, University of South Florida, St. Petersburg as Senior Vice President, Finance Ethné Swartz, Fairleigh Dickinson University as Vice President, Publications Raymond Smilor, Texas Christian University as Director-at-Large Harold Welsch, DePaul University as Director-at-Large Previously elected officers continuing for 2012: Rebecca White, University of Tampa as President Tony Mendes, University of North Texas as Senior Vice President of Programming Michael Fountain, University of South Florida, Senior Vice President of Development Mark Schenkel, Belmont University, Senior Vice President of Operations and Planning Mark Weaver, University of South Alabama, Immediate Past President Jeff Sohl, University of New Hampshire, Vice President of Research Robert D’Intino, Rowan University as Director-at-Large Kimble Byrd, Rowan University as Director-at-Large About USASBE The United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship® (USASBE®) is the largest independent, professional, academic organization in the world dedicated to advancing the discipline of entrepreneurship. With nearly 1,000 members which include universities and colleges, researchers, practitioners, entrepreneurship center directors, organizations who support entrepreneurship education, and public policy influencers, USASBE is a diverse mix of professionals that share a common commitment to fostering entrepreneurial attitudes and behaviors. USASBE is built around four pillars that guide the ongoing development of our organization. The pillars include: • entrepreneurship education • entrepreneurship research • entrepreneurship outreach and • public policy By fostering advances in each of these areas, we support the development of entrepreneurship educators who in turn will create next generation of entrepreneurs. USASBE is the Network Advancing the Art of Entrepreneurship Education. www.USASBE.org Contact: Becky Gann, USASBE Executive Director 615-460-2615; usasbe@belmont.edu ###

The Sustainability, Ethics and Entrepreneurship (SEE) Conference

October 20, 2011

Conference Announcement and Call for Papers The Sustainability, Ethics and Entrepreneurship (SEE) Conference Dates: Thursday-Friday, April 12-13, 2012 Location: University of Denver, Denver CO Conference Website: http://biz.colostate.edu/seeConference Keynote Speakers Sankaran Venkataraman, MasterCard Professor of Business Administration; Research Director, The Batten Institute, Darden School of Business, University of Virginia Jay Barney, Chase Chair for Excellence in Corporate Strategy and Professor of Management & Human Resources; Fisher College of Business, Ohio State University Tom Dean, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Enterprise, Colorado State University Jim O’Toole, Daniels Distinguished Chair of Business Ethics, University of Denver Building on the vibrant cohort of scholars in ethics, entrepreneurship, and sustainability around the Rockies’ Front Range, the SEE Conference will enable local, national, and international researchers to drive the development of these increasingly important and rapidly changing areas of study. Sustainability, ethics, and entrepreneurship draw on knowledge from diverse, but converging streams of research. These include but are not limited to studies on sustainability, social entrepreneurship, business ethics, firm-community ties, and environment impacts, to name a few. The fact that ethics and sustainability are intertwined with the concept of entrepreneurship is no longer new. Indeed, many argue that ethical choices are a fundamental aspect of any business activity, and critical to sustained success of startups, small firms, medium enterprises, and large, multinational corporations. Some even suggest that the focus on sustainability, ethics, and entrepreneurship triangulates every economic opportunity. The goal of the conference is to advance the accumulation of knowledge about SEE-related topics. We invite participants to submit abstracts (2-3 page) that address a broad array of subjects on the topics of sustainability, ethics, and entrepreneurship (SEE). These abstracts will be reviewed by our Advisory Board. Potential topics include, but are not limited to the following areas: • Definitional and conceptual understandings of sustainable and ethical entrepreneurship • Conceptual models and empirical analysis of the antecedents, consequences, and contingencies associated with the processes of sustainable and ethical entrepreneurship. • The role of ethical behavior in the growth, survival, and performance of entrepreneurial ventures. • Antecedents and consequences of unethical behavior in entrepreneurial ventures. • The nature and dimensions of ethical behavior in the entrepreneurial firm. • The role of economic and institutional systems in motivating ethical and sustainable behaviors. • Divergences between economic incentive systems and entrepreneurial action. • The interplay between ethics, sustainability, economic institutions, and entrepreneurial opportunity. • Examination of productive and unproductive entrepreneurship. • Value creation in sustainable and ethical entrepreneurship. Participants of the SEE conference can expect to: • Share cutting-edge research, ideas and theories. • Foster collaborative research efforts. • Build a worldwide network of scholars who advance the state of knowledge about SEE. The conference will start with a reception, dinner, and keynote speaker on Thursday, April 12. On Friday, April 13, there will be a full day of presentations, and three more keynote speakers (breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks will be provided). There is no registration fee, but we invite participants to commit and attend the entire event, which will end with a dinner and a keynote speaker (~8:30 pm). DEADLINES January 20, 2012: Abstract Submission Deadline February 20: Acceptance Notification March 15, 2012: Program is available Conference Website: http://biz.colostate.edu/seeConference Inquiries about the SEE Conference: Gideon Markman (Gideon.Markman@Colostate.edu) Paul Olk (Paul.Olk@du.edu) Tom Dean (Tom.Dean@business.colostate.edu) Roland Kidwell (RKidwell@uwyo.edu)

USASBE Accepting proposals for Sunday Member-Run Roundtable Sessions

October 14, 2011

USASBE Accepting proposals for Sunday Member-Run Roundtable Sessions through November 15th Brand new to the conference this year, we will hold interactive roundtable sessions on topics proposed by you. We are now accepting proposals, through November 15th, for these new member-run roundtables and invite you to send us yours. This is your chance to get a session on the conference agenda that addresses just exactly what you want in a session. Join with a colleague or submit something on your own. The possibilities are unlimited! One example is what the Technology and Life Sciences SIG plans to do; an interactive round table session on Overcoming the White Coat of Armor: Strategies for Collaboration and Partnership between the Colleges of Business and Medicine. Other ideas could be: • to search for collaborators on a research idea, • share ideas for online teaching or technology in the classroom, • discuss strategies for improving your Center, or • just share coffee with fellow educators and discuss teaching techniques or lessons learned. Proposals should include: • A one or two paragraph description of the roundtable; • Who should attend; • Anticipated outcomes and benefits. • Contact information regarding who will facilitate the roundtable. Proposals are due no later than November 15 and should be sent to: USASBE2012@gmail.com As always, the conference will conclude by noon on Sunday to allow for ease in travel home or to enjoy New Orleans for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday!

USASBE Joins the Second Annual Small Business Saturday

October 14, 2011

USASBE Joins the Second Annual Small Business Saturday to Drive Business to Small Business Aims to Unite and Inspire Consumers to Shop Small on November 26, 2011 Nashville, Tennessee – October, 14, 2011 – USASBE, the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship, today announced its participation in the second annual Small Business Saturday on November 26, 2011. Small Business Saturday is a day for dedicating a portion of holiday shopping to local, independently-owned small businesses. American Express, the founding sponsor of Small Business Saturday, created the national program in 2010 in response to small business owners’ most pressing need: more demand for their products and services. The second event will build on last year’s inaugural program that drove millions of dollars to main street merchants. USASBE recognizes the importance of small businesses in the United States, the jobs they create and the culture they instill in local communities. Small businesses have generated 64 percent of net new jobs over the past 15 years and employ just over half of all private sector employees, according to the Small Business Administration. “We are proud to have USASBE join the Small Business Saturday Coalition,” said Maryann Fitzmaurice, senior vice-president, American Express OPEN. “It is critical that we get as many supporters on board as possible to generate demand for small, independently owned businesses this holiday season and beyond.” Joining the Annual Initiative Social media will play a central role in helping raise awareness about the importance of supporting small business and recognizing Small Business Saturday. The Small Business Saturday Coalition will be driving consumers and business owners to facebook.com/smallbusinesssaturday where they can participate in many ways, including: American Express is also giving $100 of free Facebook advertising1 to 10,000 business owners who sign up at facebook.com/smallbusinesssaturday to help build online buzz and drive customers to their stores on Small Business Saturday. By simply entering a few pieces of information and clicking a button, these business owners can create a personalized, geo-targeted ad that will run on Facebook leading up to November 26. American Express is giving a $25 statement credit2 to 200,000 Cardmembers who register their Card and use it to shop on Small Business Saturday at any locally-owned, independent small business that accepts American Express. Small business owners can go to Facebook.com/smallbusinesssaturday to download online promotional materials that will help them drive sales to their business on Small Business Saturday. Everyone can spread the word about the day and their favorite businesses by giving a shout-out to their favorite local shops and restaurants via Facebook and Twitter. Contacts:          [Media contact]                         Rosa Alfonso, American Express                         212-640-1712; rosa.m.alfonso@aexp.com                          Matt Hantz, M Booth                         212-481-7000; matth@mbooth.com About USASBE The United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship® (USASBE®) is the largest independent, professional, academic organization in the world dedicated to advancing the discipline of entrepreneurship.  With nearly 1,000 members which include universities and colleges, researchers, practitioners, entrepreneurship center directors, organizations who support entrepreneurship education, and public policy influencers, USASBE is a diverse mix of professionals that share a common commitment to fostering entrepreneurial attitudes and behaviors.   USASBE is built around four pillars that guide the ongoing development of our organization. The pillars include:  entrepreneurship education entrepreneurship research entrepreneurship outreach and public policy By fostering advances in each of these areas, we support the development of entrepreneurship educators who in turn will create next generation of entrepreneurs. USASBE is the Network Advancing the Art of Entrepreneurship Education.  www.USASBE.org About Small Business Saturday November 26th marks the second annual Small Business Saturday, a day to support the local businesses that create jobs, boost the economy and preserve neighborhoods around the country.  Small Business Saturday (SBS) was created in 2010 by American Express in response to small business owners’ most pressing need: creating more demand for their products and services.  1.5 million Facebook users, 130 public and private organizations, and 41 elected officials declared their support for SBS last year.  100,000 small businesses downloaded SBS marketing materials, 10,000 businesses signed up for free Facebook advertising that ran on SBS and 200,000 consumers registered their American Express cards to receive $25 statement credits when they shopped at a small business on SBS.  In the first year, small retailers who accept the American Express Card saw a 28% increase in sales on SBS.  (1) To be eligible to receive $100 worth of Facebook ads, you must register your business at Facebook.com/smallbusinesssaturday. Registration is limited to the first 10,000 merchants. Limit one offer per registrant. (2) To be eligible for the statement credit, you must register your eligible American Express Card at Facebook.com/smallbusinessaaturday. You may only register one Card for this offer. Using your registered American Express Card, you must spend $25 or more at participating small business merchants on 11/26/2011 to receive the $25 statement credit. Eligible merchants include any independently owned small businesses that accept the American Express Card. Purchases made online, at large, national chains, at franchised business locations and at government agencies are not eligible. Prepaid, corporate cards and ExpressPay transactions are not eligible. If your Card is replaced during the promotional period, please call the customer service number on the back of your Card for assistance. Registration is limited to the first 200,000 enrollees. Limit one statement credit per Cardmember. Statement credits are generally issued within five business days after your qualifying purchase, but may take up to two billing cycles to post to your account. Additional terms apply; see registration website for details. # # #

2011 Entrepreneurial Bash in DC – October 17

October 14, 2011

USASBE is co-hosting the 2011 Entrepreneurial Bash series, a featured event of the Kauffman Foundation’s Global Entrepreneurship Week. Join us for this celebration, by and for entrepreneurs and company leaders, where amazing founders will share how they started and grew companies to $100 million+ success: Washington DC October 17, 2011 Heritage Hall at Comcast Center, University of Maryland 7:30am – 10:30am Register: www.entrepbash.com Use code: USASBE2011 for $15 discount Speakers: -Howard Tullman, Founder, Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy and Kendall College -Troy Henikoff, Founder, SurePayroll -Ted Leonsis, Former President, AOL; founder, Monumental Sports & Entertainment -Ara H. Bagdasarian, CEO and Co-Founder, Omnilert Moderator: Robert Jordan, Author, How They Did It: Billion Dollar Insights from the Heart of America

Top Programs announced in Entrepreneur magazine and Princeton Review

October 13, 2011

USASBE is proud to announce that for 2011, USASBE has members among the faculty at 23 of the 25 Top Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Programs and 21 of the 25 Top Graduate Entrepreneurship Programs announced in the recent entrepreneurship rankings from Entrepreneur and The Princeton Review. USASBE is the leading academic source of entrepreneurship pedagogy, outreach, research and public policy- the four pillars of our organization. Please join us in congratulating all of our outstanding colleagues and their programs. http://bit.ly/qR2vsa

Transforming Health through Innovation and Entrepreneurship

September 16, 2011

Transforming Health through Innovation and Entrepreneurship ~Abstracts Now Being Accepted~ We would like to invite you to the 1st annual International Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Health (IEH).  Jointly sponsored by Oklahoma State University, Indiana University, Oklahoma University, and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, the conference will be held in Oklahoma City on March 5-6, 2012.  Abstracts are due September, 30, 2011. This inaugural conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Health reflects a growing need to transform todays’ dysfunctional health care systems into one in which creative and innovative solutions will lead to better health and health care delivery. We are living through what is, arguably, the most challenging time for the health care industry. Globally, health systems are characterized by rising costs, poor access and diminishing quality and safety of care and there appears to be no imminent solution on the horizon. In the wake of this crisis in health, the world is looking for new sources of efficiency and alternative business models. Now, more than ever, we need health sector academics and practitioners to embrace innovation and entrepreneurship…..not just to survive, but to redefine and reshape health and health care delivery. The IEH conference provides an open platform to bring together thought leaders, scholars and practitioners from across the globe to present research and to stimulate discussions on how innovation and entrepreneurship can help transform health. We will meet in Oklahoma City, rated by the Kauffman Foundation as one of the most entrepreneurial cities in America, and home to a major hospital and health research community. Delegates fly into Will Rogers World Airport. For more information or to send abstracts, call http://ieh.okstate.edu/ or contact Dr. Rubin Pillay at (405) 744-1818.

Call for Achieving Sustainability Through Innovation special issue: International Journal of Business Insights and Transformation (Cabell listed journal)

August 29, 2011

SPECIAL ISSUE ON ACHIEVING SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH INNOVATION Guest Editor: Niranjan Pati, Ph.D., Dean and Professor of Management International Journal of Business Insights and Transformation (IJBIT), a Cabell listed peer- reviewed journal, will be publishing a special issue on “Achieving Sustainability Through Innovation.” Manuscripts are invited for this special issue. The thematic areas of this issue are:  •Innovative strategies in implementing sustainability •Innovative strategies in greening supply chains •Innovative human resource practices to foster sustainability •International comparison of innovative strategies in sustainability •Innovation and learning in sustainable organizations and systems IJBIT (http://www.ijbit.org/) provides a lively and friendly forum for academicians, practitioners, and policy makers, at all levels and stages of their careers, from different parts of the world, to present and discuss their latest findings in management. “Sustainability” being an important area of interest to people and planet, IJBIT’s emphasis in this issue is contemporaneous and will serve its audience of academic researchers, educators, and business professionals. Authors are asked to conform to the article submission guidelines available at https://sites.google.com/a/ijbit.org/www/articlesubmission.  Manuscripts in MS-Word or pdf format should be submitted by e-mail to pati@rowan.edu.  Please mention “IJBIT Manuscript” on the subject line. Although not recommended, paper can be mailed to the following address. Niranjan Pati, Ph.D. Dean and Professor Rohrer College of Business Rowan University 218 Bunce Hall, Dean’s Suite Glassboro, NJ 08028 The deadline for submission of papers to be considered for this special issue is August 31, 2011. The review reports will be e-mailed by October 31 and the selected manuscripts will be published in the January 2012 issue of IJBIT. IJBIT full text is available on the EBSCO Publishing’s database.

CEO Conference in Ft. Worth this October

August 3, 2011

USASBE Members, have your students been to CEO?  Learn more about the 2011 CEO Annual National Conference in Ft. Worth Texas to be held October 27-29, 2011  http://www.c-e-o.org/events/

AOEF 2011 Meeting – UCLA, Los Angeles, CA – September 21-23

July 21, 2011

The 2011 Annual Meeting of the Academy of Entrepreneurial Finance will be held September 21-23, 2011, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA www.aoef.org

GCEC 2011 Conference – University of Southern California, October 20-23, 2011

July 12, 2011

The GCEC 2011 Conference will be held at University of Southern California, October 20-23, 2011 http://www.globalentrepreneurshipconsortium.org/index.cfm

USASBE accepting nominations for the Excellence in Entrepreneurship Education Awards

July 6, 2011

USASBE is accepting nominations for the USASBE Excellence in Entrepreneurship Education Awards and new Innovation Awards In May of 2011, the USASBE Board approved important changes to these prestigious awards. The revisions resulted in the consolidation, re-classification, and clarification of evaluation criteria for multiple awards. There are now two classifications of awards: Excellence in Entrepreneurship Education and Special Recognition in Entrepreneurship Education Innovation. The revised categorization reflects the spirit that the future of organizations like USASBE is dependent upon the contributions and sharing of ideas and efforts among its membership. Below you will find a listing of the awards and links to detailed information about the two classifications of awards and information on submitting a nomination. Self nominations are encouraged and are due by October 3, 2011 via the online system described below. USASBE Excellence in Entrepreneurship Education Awards Three National Model Program Awards (Undergraduate, Masters, and Ph.D.) The Outstanding Specialty Entrepreneurship Program Award The Outstanding Emerging Entrepreneurship Program Award The USASBE Outstanding Entrepreneurship Program Abroad Award USASBE Special Recognition in Entrepreneurship Education Innovation The Special Recognition in Entrepreneurship Education Innovation Awards were established by USASBE to recognize innovation in entrepreneurship education at the levels of: Pedagogy Teaching Scholarship Outreach Each year this award may be given to up to 3 individuals or their respective institutions for innovation in entrepreneurship education at one or a combination of these levels. These innovations in entrepreneurship education are assessed in terms of creativity, quality, sustainability, and impact. These are peer awards in that candidates for the awards will present to an audience of their peers at the annual conference and be awarded this honor based on a vote by the audience. Detailed Award Information VIEW DESCRIPTIONS OF AWARD CATEGORIES PAST AWARD WINNERS AND SAMPLE NOMINATION MATERIALS How to Proceed with a Nomination To nominate a program please use the following link to submit the nomination packet by October 3, 2011. There you will find an explanation of the application process, requirements, and necessary forms. We look forward to your application. http://usasbe.org/about/awards/eenawards/default.asp Please visit USASBE.org for more information about the Excellence in Entrepreneurship Education Awards at http://usasbe.org/about/awards/eenawards/default.asp Still have questions about the awards or nominations process? Please contact the USASBE Awards Chair: Jim Dupree, Ph.D. Department of Entrepreneurship Grove City College 100 Campus Drive, Box 2486 Grove City, PA 16127-2104 Tel: 724-458-3354 Email: jvdupree@gcc.edu

Dr Dafna Kariv appointed as Co-Editor of the Journal of Enterprising Communities

June 24, 2011

Dr Dafna Kariv appointed as Co-Editor of the Journal of Enterprising Communities We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Dafna Kariv (The College of Management Academic Studies, Israel) as new co-editor of the Journal of Enterprising Communities (JEC). Dr Kariv joins Professor Leo-Paul Dana on the editorial team, having replaced Professor Robert Anderson – who leaves the journal with our best wishes. Dr. Dafna Kariv is a researcher in entrepreneurship, with a particular interest in international and female entrepreneurship. She teaches in the MBA program at theSchoolofBusiness Administration, theCollegeofManagement, Academic Studies,Israel, and is a member of the Chair of Entrepreneurship, HEC Montréal,Canada. Dr. Kariv is the academic head of the Young Entrepreneurs Program at theCollegeofManagement, Academic Studies. She has authored two books: “Entrepreneurship: An International Introduction” (Routledge,UK), and “Female Entrepreneurship and the New Venture Creation” (forthcoming fromRoutledge,NY). She has published papers in academic journals and has presented her research at conferences around the globe. Dr. Kariv is involved with research teams inCanada, theUS, andEurope. She has been awarded a variety of international grants, including one from the Tempus programme of the EU Commission. Her practical experience stems from a career in counseling spanning more than 10 years. Dr Kariv can be contacted via dafiran@nonstop.net.il and the journal continues to welcome submissions via its online submission site http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/jec Regards, Matt Matthew Burton Publisher Emerald Group Publishing Limited Tel: +44 (0) 1274 785218 Fax: +44 (0)1274 785244 E-mail: MBurton@emeraldinsight.com http://www.emeraldinsight.com Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Howard House, Wagon Lane, Bingley, BD16 1WA, UK

The Economist’s Franchise Fair

June 3, 2011

The Economist’s Franchise Fair, online June 28-29 The Economist Franchise Fair connects potential investors with franchisers and consultants who can provide advice and guidance on buying the right franchise. It is completely FREE to attend. Register free here:  http://register.economistfranchisefair.com/?source=USASBE

Webinar: Next Steps for Your Growing Business

June 3, 2011

Announcing a Dun & Bradstreet Small-Business Webinar: Next Steps for Your Growing Business TWO SESSIONS Thursday, June 9 – 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ET Thursday, June 9 – 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. ET Click here for details (PDF)

ICSB Research and Policy Conference

May 31, 2011

ICSB Research and Policy Conference  Website:      www.ICSBGW.org Date:          October 6-8, 2011 Location:    The George Washington University School of Business, Washington DC, USA ICSB’s second Research and Policy Conference, hosted in Washington D.C., will offer a unique perspective connecting research on small and medium enterprises to policy implications.  This conference is for policy makers and researchers concerned with business creation. The conference will be limited to 150 participants only; who will have a unique opportunity to engage and interact with both colleagues and partenrs such as the World Bank, Kauffman Foundation, VISA Inc. Small Business, PSED, GEM, NFIB and more.  The conference outline is as following: Wednesday, October 5th: Pre-Conference Social Event: ICSB International Office – GW MBA Student Seminar. Thursday, October 6th: Morning Registration, Database Presentations, and Opening Reception Friday, October 7th: Paper Presentations, World Bank Tour, and Gala Dinner at the US Chamber  (Formal Attire Required). Saturday, October 8th: Paper Presentations, Conference Clsoing Lunch, and Washington D.C. Tour with ICSB International Office. Key Dates: 15 August 2011 – Abstract submission deadline 1 September 2011 – Notification of acceptance 30 September 2011 – Full Paper submission deadline We invite you to submit papers, please visit www.ICSBGW.org for more information. Those planning to attend the conference are encouraged to reply to this email to join our conference specific mailing list, which will include timely reminders and announcements concerning the upcoming Call for Papers and registration. Contact icsb@gwu.eduATTN: Michael Battaglia. ICSB International Council for Small Business The George Washington University School of Business, Department of Management 2201 G. Street NW, Funger 315 Washington, DC 20052 USA Tel: 1-202-994-0704 Fax: 1-202-994-4930 Email: ICSB@gwu.edu

New “State of the Field” in Youth Economic Opportunities Now Available!

April 13, 2011

Making Cents International is pleased to announce the release of its latest “State of the Field” publication, which emerged from the 2010 Global Youth Enterprise and Livelihoods Development Conference.  This practical resource features learning from over 80 leading organizations that are working around the world to increase and improve economic opportunities for young people. Topics include youth enterprise development; workforce development; youth-inclusive financial services; working with adolescent girls & young women; and monitoring, evaluation & impact assessment. To download it for free, please visit:www.YouthEconomicOpportunities.org/media.asp.

Call for Session Proposals Open for Making Cents’ 2011 Global Youth Economic Opportunities

April 13, 2011

Making Cents International invites you to submit a proposal to lead a workshop-style technical session at the 2011 Global Youth Economic Opportunities Conference. The conference will take place September 7-9, 2011 at the National Convention Center in Washington, DC. Submit a proposal to share your breakthroughs in one or more of the following focus areas: workforce development; adolescent girls & young women; youth-inclusive financial services & financial capabilities; monitoring, evaluation & impact assessment; and youth enterprise development. Click here to learn more. Submission Deadline: April 15.

Call for Papers – Special Issue of the Journal of Women’s Entrepreneurship and Education: “Educating Women Entrepreneurs: Past, Present, and Future Perspectives”

March 29, 2011

Call for Papers Special Issue of the Journal of Women’s Entrepreneurship and Education: “Educating Women Entrepreneurs:  Past, Present, and Future Perspectives” Submission Deadline: August 31, 2011 Guest Editors: Doan Winkel, Illinois State University, United States Jeff Vanevenhoven, University of Wisconsin – Whitewater, United States Mark Geiger, Illinois State University, United States Women entrepreneurs play a crucial role in the development of the world economy (Brush et al., 2006; de Bruin et al., 2006, 2007; European Commission, 2005).   For instance, in the United States alone as of 2002, over 6 million privately-held women-owned enterprises generated nearly $940 billion in sales and employed over 7 million people (U.S. Census Bureau, 2006).  However, women-owned businesses, in general, tend to underperform men-owned businesses on a number of important metrics (Robb & Coleman, 2009).  These same trends are occurring around the globe, illustrating the need to both understand and work to lessen this differential. Research indicates that due to issues such as lack of access to information and networks, gender discrimination and stereotypes, and difficulties in balancing work and family responsibilities, women entrepreneurs face greater challenges in starting and growing new ventures (e.g., Anna et al., 2000; Brush et al., 2006; Fielden & Davidson, 2005; Marlow, 1997; Rosa & Hamilton, 1994; Rouse, 2005). Women entrepreneurs have begun to seize and harness opportunity, but as a group women can have much more effect on the global economy.   In order for them to realize a greater contribution, it is imperative to stimulate, support and sustain women’s entrepreneurial dreams and efforts.  Education provides one critical “tool” to accomplish this. The Journal of Women’s Entrepreneurship and Education (JWE) is peer reviewed and dedicated to the scholarly study of the education and practice of women entrepreneurs. In this special issue we seek to promote and discuss critical topics relating to the education of women entrepreneurs around the world. The journal provides a focused academic platform for the encouragement and dissemination of interdisciplinary research on issues regarding all aspects of women’s entrepreneurship and the education of women entrepreneurs.  Readership includes policy makers, researchers, students, teachers, and practitioners in women’s entrepreneurship and education. In the special issue, we welcome empirical, conceptual, and policy-based papers in the following areas, or any other that relates to educating women entrepreneurs and/or the impact of education on women entrepreneurs: ..             Cross-cultural comparisons of education systems and programs supporting women entrepreneurs ..             How education can unleash and focus the creative energy of women ..             Challenges institutions face in educating women entrepreneurs ..             Case studies of innovative educational programs promoting women entrepreneurs ..             Gender stereotypes in entrepreneurship education and how women overcome them ..             Educational factors which influence the propensity or motivation of women to become entrepreneurs ..             The role of entrepreneurship education in combating poverty and unemployment among women This special issue will contain between 6 and 8 articles.  JWE is published twice a year and strives to publish original articles of the highest quality. JWE is in GESIS, EBSCO and Ullbe University databases. GESIS database is the most important database of scientific journals for social sciences in Eastern Europe by Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences. EBSCO is the biggest American database of academic magazines for institutions and universities all over the world. Ullibe University database is the database which encompasses universities and scientific institutions from 187 countries. Notes to Prospective Authors: 1) Manuscripts should be submitted electronically to all guest editors in a Word-compatible format in accordance with the Journal of Women’s Entrepreneurship and Education guidelines (http://www.ien.bg.ac.rs/IEN1/images/stories/Izdavastvo/Casopis%20JWE/jwe_author_guidelines.pdf.)  Please indicate that the manuscript is for consideration in the “Educating Women Entrepreneurs” special issue when submitting your manuscript online. 2) Submitted papers should not have been previously published nor be currently under consideration for publication elsewhere. 3) All papers are refereed through a double-blind peer-review process. 4) Please send your submissions electronically to all guest editors. ..             Deadline for submissions: August 31, 2011 ..             Notification of acceptance/rejection decision: November 30, 2011 ..             Expected publication date: April/May 2012 Correspondence details of the guest editors: Dr. Doan Winkel Illinois State University College of Business Campus Mailbox 5580, SFH 242 Normal, IL  61790 Tel: (309) 438-2736 Fax: (309) 438-8201 Email: dwinkel@ilstu.edu Dr. Jeff Vanevenhoven University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Business & Economics 800 W. Main Street Whitewater WI 53190-1790 Tel: (262) 472-5465 Fax: (262) 472-4863 Email: vanevenj@uww.edu Mark Geiger Illinois State University College of Business Campus Mailbox 5580, SFH 242 Normal, IL  61790 Tel: (815) 979-6338 Email: mageige@ilstu.edu

Announcing the Global 2011 Research Symposium on Marketing and Entrepreneurship, Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL, August 11-13

March 3, 2011

Announcing the Global 2011 Research Symposium on Marketing and Entrepreneurship, Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL, August 11-13 Since 1986, the Research Symposium on Marketing and Entrepreneurship is generating valuable insights in the growing domain of Entrepreneurial Marketing and its related fields. This year, the symposium will be held for the fist time in South America. Submissions are welcome in any area of the marketing/entrepreneurship interface including: 1. Marketing Uniquenesses in Entrepreneurship and SMEs 2. Entrepreneurial Marketing in Brazil and South America 3. Opportunity recognition/creation, assessment, and exploitation 4. Ethics and Entrepreneurial Marketing 5. Entrepreneurial Marketing and effectuation 6. Entrepreneurial Marketing processes: How different? 7. Public sector Entrepreneurial Marketing and Support 8. Social and CSR issues in Entrepreneurial Marketing Papers on emerging topics that relate to marketing and entrepreneurship are very much encouraged. More information can be found under: http://2011rsme.wordpress.com/ Two page abstract submissions are due on Friday April 1. Final papers are due July 15. All abstracts and papers should be sent to fabian.eggers@menlo.edu. Please make your plans now to participate in the 2011 Marketing and Entrepreneurship Research Symposium in Brazil, cosponsored by the prestigious Fundacao Getulio Vargas. Thanks – Vejo-o em breve! Symposium CoChairs: Gerald E. Hills, Bradley University Fabian Eggers, Menlo College Tales Andreassi, FGV

Call for Papers on Women’s Entrepreneurship

March 3, 2011

Call for Papers on Women’s Entrepreneurship in the NAM Countries The World Islamic Economic Forum-UiTM International Centre (WIEF-UiTM) is now accepting papers to be considered for publication in three different journals; NIEW Journal – The Voice of the NAM Women Her Voice - New journal focusing on women gender studies, women’s empowerment issues, women’s health issues, policies and legislations, culture and more. WIEF-UiTM International Journal - New journal focusing on international business, economics, finance/Islamic finance, sciences, innovation, manufacturing, IT, social entrepreneurship/entrepreneurship, and other related fields. Our target audience is professionals (including MDs, Directors, CEOs, Chairmans, & Presidents) from the business sectors, Heads of States (including Prime Ministers, Presidents, Kings, Emirs, Princes and Princesses), esteemed academicians from top Universities in the world, senior researchers, young scholars, entrepreneurs, NGOs, Women’s Associations, Youth Leaders, politicians as well as the senior officers from public sector coming from all OIC countries as well as non-muslim countries. We expect some 2,000-3,000 delegates who will attend the next 7th WIEF to be held in Astana in Kazakhstan from June 7-9, 2011 and this maiden edition of the WIEF-UiTM International Journal will be distributed to each delegate attending our Forum then. For this project, I, as the Head of WIEF-UiTM International Centre, am responsible for this maiden issue. Basically, I’m inviting for a paper abstract of about 200-250 words on Women Entrepreneurs for our 3rd Edition of The NIEW Journal as well as if I find it to be more suitable for our other Journal, the WIEF-UiTM International Journal, I may even consider for that one too. Norlin Nor Head, World Islamic Economic Forum-UiTM International Centre (WIEF-UiTM) Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam Selangor Tel. DL : 603-5521 1444 Fax.: 603-5521 1442

Kauffman Foundation seeking sample business plans

February 15, 2011

Kauffman Foundation seeking sample business plans The Kauffman Foundation is in the process of revising their curriculum – Planning the Entrepreneurial Venture (PEV). There are currently three sample business plans included in PEV. These will all be replaced in the new edition.  We are seeking exceptional  business plans to include as examples. If you or one of your students has developed a business plan that you would like to submit for possible inclusion, please contact Barbara Millard at bmillard1@jccc.edu.  This plan needs to have been created in the PEV or FastTrac template for consideration. Of course, the author of the plan will be acknowledged and given credit for this work. Questions? Contact Barbara Millard at the e-mail above or at 913 469-8500 x 4792.

ACCION USA, Opportunity Fund, and Kiva bring you the Microfinance USA 2011 Conference this May 23-24 in New York City!

February 14, 2011

ACCION USA, Opportunity Fund, and Kiva bring you the Microfinance USA 2011 Conference this May 23-24 in New York City! Are you interested in local economic development? Are you passionate about being part of the growing microfinance movement in the U.S. – and interested in learning from industry experts about the impact you can make? If so, this conference is not to be missed. Microfinance USA provides a unique setting for networking and learning from the industry’s top practitioners, funders, and researchers. Topics that will be discussed at this year’s conference include: Understanding the Underbanked Consumer and the Future of Financial Services. Microfinance: Fair Profits or Plunder? Promise and Peril of Microfinance Impact Evaluations Over two days, you can: Network with leading practitioners and researchers in the U.S. microfinance field Attend plenary sessions and panels led by the nation’s leading microfinance voices. Deepen your understanding of the challenges facing Microfinance Institutions through case-study analysis. Experience microfinance first-hand by touring local microenterprises in New York. Debate current microfinance topics during small group sessions and networking dinners. Fee: Regular Price: $275 Microfinance Professional/Representative of Company, Foundation or Organization: $350 Student Price: $75 For More Information please visit the website: http://www.microfinanceusaconference.org/home/

Call for Papers: 6th European Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship

January 24, 2011

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