Global Entrepreneurship Week 2022 is just around the corner, with 40,000 events and activities planned in 200 nations. Learn what’s happening around the world with this recent press coverage.
$10,000+ in Prizes to Be Awarded at Danville Pitch Competition November 19 at DACC
Vermillion County First / Illinois
The Trep School is taking applications for its annual Trep OnTrack Danville Pitch Competition scheduled for November 19 at Danville Area Community College Bremer Center as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2022.
Liguori named state coordinator for Global Entrepreneurship Week 2022
Rowan Today / New Jersey
Rowan University’s Dr. Eric Liguori has been named the New Jersey coordinator of Global Entrepreneurship Week. Liguori is a professor of entrepreneurship and founder of the School of Innovation & Entrepreneurship in the Rohrer College of Business. Lingouri explains, “To achieve the greatest results, innovators need a supportive, inclusive ecosystem in which highly motivated entrepreneurs can thrive and that’s what GEW is about.”
KCSourceLink announces new location for Global Entrepreneurship Week
Silicone Prairie News / Missouri
For Global Entrepreneurship Week’s 15th anniversary, KCSourceLink, organizer of GEWKC, has announced a new location for the event -- iWerx in North Kansas City, Missouri. North Kansas City has become a bustling hub on entrepreneurial innovation, and is home to many business incubators and startups. The event will feature 5 tracks to highlight Kansas City’s entrepreneurial ecosystem: Markets, Artists, and Creators, Startups, Scalers, Inclusive Community Builders, and Youthpreneurs.
Calling all startup communtiy organizers in Texas for GEW!
Austin Startups / Texas
Global Entrepreneurship Week is occurring in Texas November 14-20, and GEW Texas is looking for community organizers that are willing to manage programming for their startup community. Organizers include representatives from startups as well as universities such as Texas A&M, Texas State University, and more. Additionally, Austin Startup Week is taking place during GEW, fusing two of the largest entrepreneurial events in Texas.
Celebrating Entrepreneurs Through Showcase Week
Muncie Journal / Indiana
The Muncie Innovation Connector is hosting the celebration for Entrepreneur Showcase Week to exhibit the work of entrepreneurs in the Muncie community. The celebration overlaps with Global Entrepreneurship Week, and the Muncie community is planning events such as a brunch for female entrepreneurs on November 19th, National Women’s Entrepreneurship Day.
Stoke invites Denton businesses to pitch ‘Shark Tank’-style
Denton Record-Chronicle / Texas
Stoke Coworking is hosting a Shark Tank inspired pitch competition during Global Entrepreneurship Week, open to all businesses in Denton, Texas to support and empower local entrepreneurs. The top 10 businesses will pitch their ideas in front of a panel of judges for a chance to win $5,000 in reward. This will help Denton entrepreneurs scale their businesses with professional help, and help businesses gain connections and exposure.
For more information on Global Entrepreneurship Week, visit www.gew.co.