Engage...Make a Difference!
The 2011 Recognition Dinner at the Black Forest in Green Bay recognized 83 new entrepreneurs in the fields of E-Commerce and social media, distinctive home decor, health and wellness, machine patents, specialty photography, eateries such as sushi, breakfast specialists, finest quality cheeses, gourmet chocolates and oils, gluten free products and organic micro greens.
Another 16 business plan winners were recognized this year with an impressive number of these businesses successfully up and running! Coming alongside our entrepreneurs, the newest additions to the "Stepping Up to New Opportunities" series, were the volunteer mentors who also graduated and received Mentor Advantage Certificates of Completion.
Current graduate Meaghan Owens, a singer and songwriter was the evening's entertainment. The overwhelming success of the graduates, mentors and volunteers continues the legacy of the mission. This year we truly saw the entrepreneurs Engage...Make a Difference!
14th Annual Recognition Awards:
Advocate Award - David Cuene, Broadway Enterprises - Outstanding Leadership & Commitment
Community Impact Award - Saul & Lisa Escalante, Dos Chiles Catering - Alumni Making Diversity Work in the Community
Entrepreneurial Excellence Award - Linda Galt, Kavarna & Parisi's Deli - Growth and Innovation
Reggie White Award - Shari Chappell, Chappell Unlimited - Giving Back and Tackling Adversity
Chamber Business Expo...LEAP to the Top of Your Game
E-Hub will again feature its unique entrepreneur area at the Greater Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Business Expo, "LEAP to the Top of Your Game." We welcome the first 50 alumni businesses to sign-up to showcase your businesses. We will have a "bistro area" and demonstration area again so any tasting (food) businesses are also encouraged to participate. Also take part in the seminars and visit over 200 exhibitors. E-Hub alumnus Kay VanBoxel will be moderating a panel for health and wellness.
Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Business Expo - Wednesday, February 29, 2012
KI Convention Center, downtown Green Bay - 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
E-Hub's Learning for Life Program
Mark Burwell, Bill Macier from the Attic Books & Coffee and Kathy Zeitler from Signs that Sell gave students participating in Green Bay's John Dewey Academy of Learning a perspective of challenges and opportunities for young entrepreneurs.