We are pleased to announce that The Kent State University Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation will be holding the third annual Entrepreneurship Extravaganza on Nov. 20 and 21.

Last year’s event welcomed more than 700 students, community members and entrepreneurs to the Kent Campus. This is a high-energy event designed to provide students and entrepreneurial community members with the tools, resources and motivation needed to adopt an entrepreneurial mindset . . .  leading to success in careers and life.

The Extravaganza includes several workshops, panel discussions and speakers on various entrepreneurial topics. A few topics that you can expect to learn about this year include:

• From Student to Business Owner
• Funding Your Venture
• Protecting Your Idea

The event will begin with the Solomon Lecture Series in Eastway Center on Thursday, Nov. 20, and will continue Friday, Nov. 21, with a full day of exciting speakers, panels and workshops. A luncheon will be held on Friday for speakers and attendees to network in a relaxed setting. A full schedule will be available online soon.

What will you gain from participating?

• Toolkit of resources and ideas to start your own venture 
• An opportunity to network with successful entrepreneurs
• Learn about resources that those who assist entrepreneurs can provide you with
• A wealth of information 
• Professional contacts 
• Motivation needed to take the next step to success

You can pick which parts of the extravaganza you would like to participate in or you can stay for the whole event!

This event is free and open to the public. Registration online now.

For more information or to learn about sponsorship opportunities, please contact the Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation at 330-672-9430 or via at e-mail cebi@kent.edu. Or visit the center's Web site.