We all know how it feels, that endless feeling of frustration as the processing icon spins on our computer screen or smart phone. To get things going again, you have to hit the reset button or spend your life in limbo. Perhaps that feeling of endless limbo has been happening at the office too? You feel like you are spinning and spinning, but your business is not moving forward . Looking around, you see others waiting for change in their businesses too. Unfortunately, businesses and economies do not come with an easy to find reset button. But, that does not mean there is no hope.
This November, The Opportunity Through Entrepreneurship Foundation, is again hosting Arizona’s Annual Entrepreneurship Conference to support the organization’s mission of providing training and support to help at-risk youth and adults improve their lives by creating and growing entrepreneurial ventures.
This year’s conference, AZEC10 – The Fifth Annual Arizona Entrepreneurship Conference, will focus on what new entrepreneurs and established business owners alike can do to hit the ‘reset’ button in their businesses and get things growing again. The full day conference will be held on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at the Desert Willow Conference Center in Phoenix from 8 AM to 7 PM.
Combining national thought leaders and local CEOs in a forum for best practices, networking, and collaboration has been a hallmark of the conference since its inception in 2006 and this year’s conference is no exception with an all star line up including Silicon Valley Venture Capitalist Dave McClure, Technology Analyst Jeremiah Owyang, marketing and online media expert Brain Solis, Flowtown founder Ethan Bloch combined with local leaders from Callaman Ventures, Arizona Angels, Beanstalk CFO, Infusionsoft, Kolbe Corp, EcoEdge, Shwaag.com, Pay Your Family First, Brain Savers, Gangplank, and Pillsbury Winery.
There are even early registration discounts (though October 15th). Tickets are available on the conference website at www.AZEC10.com. Members of the community can also get involved by choosing to sponsor a student or support OTEF and AZEC10 through donations and sponsorships.
How it Started
Five years ago, this all started when a small group of entrepreneurs came together to help others who were less fortunate. Since that day, hundreds of entrepreneurs have come together to connect, share ideas, launch new ventures, and apply innovative ideas to existing ones. It’s our way of hitting the reset button TOGETHER.
As Chairman of the Board of OTEF, I have had a front row seat each year as well as access behind the scenes at the conference. I’ve met so many great people, picked up some great ideas, and also seen the difference that the money raised at the conference makes throughout the year. So, from now to November 17th, here at the CorePurpose blog, I will share some stories with you about this year’s speakers and some of the people you might meet at the conference. I also have a story to tell about some of the organizations and community leaders who, through their support, have made this all possible. They each have a story to tell and a tip to share and you will find them right here AND of course at AZEC10.
Thanks for stopping by. Stay tuned…
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