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ASE often partners with the Walker College of Business Center for Entrepreneurship to provide patrons with great events. Listed below are events sponsored by ASE.

Young Entrepreneurs Symposium

February 25, 2008

The ASU Center for Entrepreneurship will be hosting the Young Entrepreneurs Symposium (YES), Monday, February 25th, 2008, from 3:30 – 5:30 in Raley Hall, Room 1020. YES is sponsored by Backyard Burgers.

This event will feature current students and recent ASU alumni who own their own businesses. They come from a range of backgrounds, including biology, interdisciplinary studies, music and dance, marketing and management. These young entrepreneurs will individually tell their stories as well as entertain questions from the audience.

Here's a quick introduction of the panelists:

Nick David is a current ASU student, majoring in biology, and is the president and founder of the Boone, NC based technology firm Theoryshare (Theoryshare). While in high school Nick perfected a poorly documented process to increase speeds for cable broadband users. In May 2003 Theoryshare, a website dedicated to this process became a reality. Shortly after its inception, it became obvious there was a demand for broadband optimization services, and Theoryshare the business was born. Today Theoryshare has reached $100,000 in annual sales, and is the second largest company worldwide specializing in cable broadband optimization for end users.

Elise Sigmon graduated in May 2006 from Appalachian State University with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. She designed her own major and concentrated in Business and Dance. Elise and friend Ashley Payne started Appalachian Rhythm in August 2006. Appalachian Rhythm offers clogging classes for all ages and all levels as well as hip hop and Pilates. (Appalachian Rhythm).

Jay Kramer is a current Interdisciplinary Studies Major, concentrating in entrepreneurship in music industry, and has recently started High Country Booking. His website is currently under construction, but Jay's focus is on connecting artists and audiences, and promoting local talent - read more about Jay and his business at High Country Booking

Burton Buffaloe, the founding father of the ASU Association of Student Entrepreneurs Club and a 2003 graduate, double majored in Marketing and Management. In 2006, Burton founded Capital City Sedan & Limousine, a global transportation company, providing ground transportation in every city across the globe. Plans are in the works to begin providing Air Transportation via chartered jets in the summer of 2008. “Our goal in '08 to become a "one-stop shop" for our corporate clients.” Visit Capital City Sedan for more information.

Jason Berry, a 2002 ASU graduate, now owns Footsloggers Outdoor and Travel (Footsloggers). Jason will also be a panelist for the upcoming Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour on February 29th.

Free snacks, beverages and give-aways! For more information, contact the Center for Entrepreneurship, 262-8325 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour 2008

February 29, 2008

Appalachian State University’s Center for Entrepreneurship would like to announce that we’re bringing back the extremely successful "Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour (EET)". The event will take place February 29th, 2008, in the ASU Valborg Theatre, as part of National Entrepreneurship Week. The EET is open to everyone, free of charge, and is guaranteed to be highly motivational for any student, faculty, staff or community member who dreams of pursuing their own business or wants to strengthen their knowledge and skills to become a successful employee in today’s workforce.

The Extreme Tour brings the country's top young entrepreneurs to college campuses to spread the entrepreneurial mindset. Speakers are young entrepreneurs who've made, earned, and sold their companies for millions and made a huge impact before the age of 25.

Visit Speakers to view the bios of three of our four EET speakers - Sheena Lindhal, Gabe Anderson and Arel Moodie.

Recent ASU alumni and serial entrepreneurs, Jon West & Chad Ledford, will also speak at the EET. They co-founded 3tailer, a niche eCommerce company with 10 websites operating out of Charlotte, NC, in 2006 just before graduating from ASU. Jon received his degree in Information Systems and Chad graduated with a degree in Business Management. Chad Michael, owner of Boone, NC based ArborCare, and a 2003 alum, and Jason Berry, owner of Footsloggers Outdoor Clothing and Gear, and ASU 2002 alum, will join Jon and Chad on the 29th.

It has never been easier or more important for students to start a business and think entrepreneurially! In a world of rapidly evolving technology and globalization, being able to leverage the entrepreneurial mindset regardless of career path is critical to success. EET introduces all students to this new life framework and inspires them to plan, prioritize, and pursue their own vision.

Date: February 29th, 2008
Start Time: 3:00pm
End Time: 7:00pm
Location: ASU Campus, Valborg Theatre

For more information about the speakers and the tour, visit Extreme Tour. Please don’t hesitate to call the Center for Entrepreneurship with questions and keep your eyes and ears posted for more information as the date grows near!

 

Entrepreneur Mentoring Opportunity

Students at Appalachian State University will be able to learn firsthand about entrepreneurship from successful business owners in the region.

An inaugural group of 10 students will be selected as Dale Tweedy Mentoring Program for Entrepreneur Scholars, which begins this fall. The program is coordinated by the Center for Entrepreneurship in Appalachian’s Walker College of Business, but it is open to all students regardless of their major.

Dale Tweedy, a lifelong entrepreneur in the technology and business consulting world and current partner with Centdev Properties based in Cornelius, has pledged the financial support to create the program. Tweedy is a 1989 graduate of Appalachian. The program is designed to provide students access to successful role models with whom they will have the opportunity to better understand and examine real-time business opportunities and problems that face everyday entrepreneurs, and develop valuable skills and attitudes to help them achieve success.

By mentoring with successful business people, students selected for the program will have the opportunity to broaden their opportunities for entrepreneurial success. Mentors will offer guidance regarding college, career and life choices, focusing on student development and attitudinal needs for today’s workplace.

Perseverance, focus, calculated risk assessment, business development, and ethics will be resounding themes in the program, said Bryan Toney, director of the Center for Entrepreneurship.

The center will recruit students and mentors, match them based on common interests, and provide opportunities throughout the school year for participants to interact. From his experience, Tweedy has always felt the entrepreneurial mindset is a critical factor for success in business, both as an employee and as a business owner. “I want to share my intense desire and my experiences as a lifelong entrepreneur with the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders. This program will provide students access to real world experiences, both in business and in life, through interactions with a select group of successful and proven mentors in this field.”

Toney believes the program will be a valuable addition to the center’s expanding array of co-curricular programs. “I am a firm believer that one of the best ways for students to learn about entrepreneurship is through successful role models,” he said. “This program will allow a very select group of Appalachian students to learn from some of the most successful entrepreneurs in our region.”

The deadline for student applications is March 28. For information about the Dale Tweedy Mentoring Program for Entrepreneur Scholars, contact Toney at 828-262-6196, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or Julia Rowland at 828-262-8325, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

For information about the Dale Tweedy Mentoring Program for Entrepreneur Scholars Program, click here


 

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