Laurel Centre for Social Entrepreneurship is hosting a entrepreneurial intensive from May 12-14th at the University of Waterloo and we're currently looking for applicants who are seeking help in growing or starting their own business. The Intensive, which we have lovingly termed the "bootcamp", will run for three full days and will cover an in-depth exploration of the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for the budding or growing social entrepreneur.
The bootcamp will be an intimate setting with 20 keynote workshops presented to only 30 participants. Accommodations and meals are provided for the entire week and the venue will allow for excellent networking opportunities amongst the participants and presenters.
Details:
- 3 Day Event, March 12-14th (Mon - Wed), Full day program
- Fees are $250 for students and $450 for community members
- Students can apply for a grant in which $200 will be covered
- Fees include meals, living accomodations, and workshop materials
Highlights:
- Only 30 participants are chosen,
- Opportunity to network with like-minded individuals
- Opportunity for one-on-one interaction with top industry speakers at event
- Intimate setting for discussions
- hands-on workshop, team collaborations, and presentations to help organizations learn the tools to suceed
Speakers:
- John Baker, CEO of Aperio Inc., on revenue generation
- Cheryl Rose, director of partnerships and projects for the Social Innovation Generation at the University of Waterloo, on engaging universities
- Geoff Malleck, associate director of the Centre for Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology at UW, on entrpreneurship
- Bob Copeland, associate vice-president of annual giving and alumni affairs at UW, on seeking sponsorship.
-Alan Quarry of Quarry Communications and John Baker of Aperio Inc. on successfully growing an enterprise.
Laurel Centre for Social Entrepreneurship is an organization founded to unite individuals and organizations with a professional, business-minded discipline together with those who have a passion for social change.
Please view the Laurel Centre website for more information: http://www.laurelcentre.ca/bootcamp.html to register.
