Upcoming Events

Micro-financial Alternatives to Rain Forest Destruction in the Congo

Based on recent work by in the emerging but still unstable Congo, Dr. Earle will address the question of creating financially viable alternatives to environmentally destructive activities that lead to tropical forest loss. Alternatives such as carbon-credit offsets will be compared promoting sustainable enterprises for local economies.

Dr. Duncan Earle is an anthropologist who has worked in the areas of international development, environment and community relations for over 25 years, largely in Mexico and Guatemala, in the non-profit and NGO world and as a professor at American and Clark Universities.  

 Past Events

Launching an E-Commerce Business

October 20, 2009
6 p.m.
Kirby Hall, B02

Participants will learn from real-world examples how to launch an e-commerce venture. 

How to secure a web domain name?  Who offers the best site-hosting services and why?  How to identify and drive high-potential consumers to your website? How to build affinity and loyalty to your e-commerce website?

The workshop will be presented by partners of Piedmont Web Solutions:

Tony Leonardi, former President of Pet Smart Direct
Dave Cassels, CEO of Cassels.Caywood.Love
John Ceneviva, EVP of Marketing for Piedmont Web Solutions and Entrepreneur-in-residence for the University Center for Entrepreneurship

Tuesday, September 29, 6 - 7 p.m.
Kirby Hall, B02

Learn what it takes to write a successful grant proposal.  Advisors with the University Center for Entrepreneurship will also be available to provide feedback and assistance on grant proposals for the New Venture Seed Grant and the Chambers Family Fund for Entrepreneurship Grants. 

Legal Help for Starting a New Venture

Tuesday, September 22, 6 - 7 p.m.
Kirby Hall, B02

Steve Virgil, Director of the Wake Forest Community Law and Business Clinic will discuss legal issues that all entrepreneurs should be familiar with.  Topics will include:

• Incorporation process and what type of corporate entity is right for you
• Intellectual Property Law -- Copyrights, Trademarks, and Patents
• Partnership Agreements
• Business Contracts
• and other Legal Issues

Mr. Virgil will also provide an overview of what free legal services student entrepreneurs can receive through the Wake Forest Community Law and Business Clinic.

Tuesday, September 15, 6 - 7 p.m.
Kirby Hall, B02

Learn what it takes to start a new venture and how the University Center for Entrepreneurship can help.  The workshop will address issues such as how to monetize your idea, how to assess the feasibility, and how to develop an effective business model.  Information about the New Venture Seeds Grant and Chambers Family Fund for Entrepreneurship Grant will also be distributed.