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MEETINGS
Meetings will be held at the LEC at 7:00 PM every Tuesday unless otherwise noted
PIZZA IS PROVIDED!! PLUS A $15 GIFT CARD IS GIVEN AWAY TO ONE LUCKY MEMBER
1/25 - Game Night
(POSTPONED)
Members can participate in a fun and active game night. This is a great way to connect with other entrepreneurs and students on campus.
2/8 - Jared Judge
How to Grow Your Music Career by Treating it as a Startup Business
7:00-8:30 PM @ the LEC
In this talk, Jared Judge shares his experience with this journey and how it enabled him and thousands of musicians to make a living doing what they love.
2/22 - Lean Launch 101
This is a preparation session for the upcoming Wisconsin Big Ideas Tounreyment (WBIT) that will prepare students for the event. We will primarily work on value proposition, product market fit, and connecting with customers while adding in a lesson on storytelling and pitching.
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3/11 - UWM WBIT
1:00 - 2:30 PM @ The LEC
UWM Qualifying WBIT (Wisconsin Big Idea Tournament ) Each contestant (10 in total) will talk about their business model canvas for 2 minutes to a panel of judges where they will be asked questions to be eligible for cash prizes. The 1st place winner will move onto the state level. The deadline to submit is 2/28, the signup is on the LEC website.
1st place $1500
2nd place $1000
3rd place $500
Signup Here: https://uwm.edu/lubar-entrepreneurship-center/uwmwbit/
3/29 - Signature Sweets
Kim Hall is the founder of Signature Sweets, a prestigious bakery that is in Shorewood. Kim will be coming in to share her entrepreneurial story and tell us how she's been able to build connections within the television networking industry and become so successful in the media. Cupcakes will be provided!
Kim has been featured on:
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The Steve Harvey Show
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Cupcake Wars
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The Food Network
Signup can be found here: https://forms.gle/o8mwNkoYud9ZnUhQ9
4/12 - How are you Hardwired?
Lueder Financial Group, a part of Northwestern Mutual will come in and offer each meeting participant the opportunity to complete the Culture Index Assessment. The cultural Index is a six-minute assessment designed to learn about how you are hardwired and how you can use that knowledge in real-life situations.
Pizza will be provided!
Signup can be found here: https://forms.gle/g1A8ZtNCpfftoXJP7
Please take this survey before: https://take.surveys.ci/s/A5358F0000/30051
Friday, 4/29 - Entrepreneur of the Year
12:00 - 3:00 pm @ the LEC - Jendusa Room
In this event, we highlight the best entrepreneurs that UWM has to offer. Students will compete for the title of Entrepreneur of the Year by highlighting their entrepreneurial efforts and success. Prizes will be given away to the top three entrepreneurs totaling $1000.
Requirements for the EOTY:
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Business has generated at least $1 of revenue
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Currently enrolled at UWM as a student
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Available to accept your award on 4/29
Prizes:
1st: $500
2nd: $300
3rd: $200
Signup can be found here: https://forms.gle/8AwZ9LDddRb344f28
5/10 - Ideation Award
3:30 - 6:30 PM @ The LEC
Students of Entrepreneurship 447 will present their business plans to a panel of judges to win cash prizes. We will have a variety of judges including the donors, Lubar faculty members, and officers.
1st place $1000
2nd place $600
3rd place $400
Signup: https://forms.gle/UH9UgPtEUmnkQD5G6
Please contact maherman@uwm.edu for the application and judging rubric
2/1 - Rachel Kruse
Company: Sky Valley Foods
The founder of Organicville, a company that creates products that are Whole30 compliant, vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, and paleo.
2/15 - Movie Night
7:00-8:30 PM @ the LEC
Join CEO as we watch Taken. There will be popcorn, pizza, and refreshments as well!
Signup can be found here: https://forms.gle/mMrcwEwuFPSJESjz5
3/1 - Game Night
Members can participate in a fun and active game night. This is a great way to connect with other entrepreneurs and students on campus.
Signup can be found here: https://forms.gle/NnPZuFHC6SCFr7jX7
3/15 - 3rd Street Market Hall
7:00 - 9:00 pm Meet at the LEC
Join CEO as we explore the newly opened 3rd Street Market Hall! 3rd Street Market has 27 unique photo bays and is the best selfie museum around, Topgolf Swing Suite, bag toss, shuffleboard, a large bar, and various exotic food vendors.
Website: https://3rdstmarkethall.com/
Signup can be found here: https://forms.gle/zNPP7zuvkucfhojz6
4/5 - Master Your Fear of Public Speaking: Learn the Art of Prepared and Impromptu Speeches
7:00 - 8:30 @ the LEC
You are invited to a Toastmasters Workshop held on Tuesday, April 5 from 7-8:30 P.M. This event will be held virtually as well as in person in the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center Atrium.
In this 90-minute workshop, you will learn and practice how to:
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Prepare and present a written speech
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Give an impromptu speech
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Provide effective and constructive feedback
Register today by clicking https://forms.gle/sdewpZRARqq2GxHV7
4/19 - Speed Networking
Think of speed dating, but these relationships that you make will last long into the future! For this event, each student will be able to meet new faces on campus and add a few contacts to their network. As the old saying goes, your network is your net worth, and that saying still holds true to this day. Each round will be 3 minutes and you should expect to meet other entrepreneurs and business students while having a causal conversation between yourselves. Refreshments will be provided!
Signup can be found here: https://forms.gle/a5ZRRJNZ47WZ5DcX7
5/3 - UPDATE - CEO Study Night
The EOTY winner will no longer speak on this date - that will be announced on 4/29 after the event.
Join CEO as we enjoy pizza and study among each other to prepare for any finals or projects that are coming up at the end of the semester!
5/10 - Year End Recap and Tranision of New Board
7:00 PM @ The LEC
In this meeting, we will highlight the activities that we participated in this past semester and introduce the new officer team.
Pizza and ice cream will be provided! We would love to see you before the semester ends. Make sure to stop by to say goodbye to seniors!
Apply to be a apart of the 2022/23 Executive board team!
Application:
https://forms.gle/vMj64k7DmS6vtoXVA
Detailed description of the officer positions and responsibilities:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zqK-Ht_EoVFF536JZ4oAc0i4NElmha2RXW_IQVCz3Qw/edit?usp=sharing