Saturday, March 30, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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This workshop is part of Houston Community College's new Practical Entrepreneurship Workshop series, specially developed for entrepreneurs who are either planning to start a business, in the early stages of launch or planning to grow their business.
For all proposed, startup, and existing business owners
who want to know what it takes to create and run a successful business. What are the key traits of successful entrepreneurs? This workshop is designed for you to gain insight into your problem solving style and help you bolster your entrepreneurial ambitions to sustainable success.
Use this workshop to tap into a pathway that can help you manage, focus and pursue your entrepreneurial dreams into a reality; through your own business or into a great career working to help make your employer's small business grow.. a win-win no matter which path you choose to take! Start to create a future that will fulfill you!
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Featured Topics:
- Understanding the key traits of Successful Entrepreneurs
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An introduction to the The Kirton Adaption-Innovation Inventory (KAI)
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How to use your problem-solving style to help negotiate, sell and approach business ambitions.
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 Ned Mueller
Entrepreneur in Residence, Houston Community College, Center for Entrepreneurship Southeast, Founder and CEO, Mueller Consultants, LLC, Silver Fox Advisor and Board Member. Ned's past experience includes Executive Vice President, Designs Anew Houston LLC, and managerial and executive positions with The Carnrite Group, GB Tech, ARINC Engineering Services and Lockheed Martin. Ned Mueller also rose to Lieutenant Colonel serving 21 years in the United States Marine Corps.
 Thea Goldin Smith
Chief Possibilideas Guide for Level VII Resources; Virtual Thinking Expedition Company Guide. Thea has over 20 years' experience working with business and educational teams as well as individuals, fostering creative thinking, innovation and change. She is a certified instructor in the Meyers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and the Kirton Adaption Innovation (KAI) inventory and has been using both instruments to coach teams and individuals since 1998. She has developed and led training programs which enhance team function and improve leadership skills through the use and understanding of cognitive style in problem solving. She has guided and assisted in leading major Thinking Expeditions with organizations such as Exxon, Texaco, Shell, Lever Ponds, Halliburton, Proctor and Gamble, the U.S Navy, U.S. Joint Service Military Operations, the Swedish Institute for Management (IFL). Her most recent work involves promoting school reform with administrators, teachers and students in HISD.
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Past Entrepreneur in You Workshop
Survey Results & Comments
Comments:
- Loved the interaction and KAI analysis!
- I learned about how my personality can help and hinder me.
- I learned how to embrace my positives and address my shortfalls.
- I value the feedback from my group and class interaction.
- Enjoyed it!! Great topics. Well presented.
- Informative, Group activities helpful.
- Helped me to look inside myself.
- Great input from presenters and participants!
Program & Speaker Ratings:
- Rating Scale: 1-5, 1-Poor, 5 - Best / Excellent
- Provided Practical Knowledge of the Subject Matter: 92% rated 4 or 5,of which 75% chose the highest rating.
- Helped me acquire the skills or knowledge to manage my business: 100% rated 4 or 5,of which 67% chose the highest rating.
- Speaker Effectiveness - Topics Covered Ability to Hold Interest : 96% rated 4 or 5, of which 83% chose the highest rating.
- More Workshop Photos
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Fee: $25.00 . The day includes morning coffee, pastries, fruit, lunch & afternoon snack.
This event is offered at this reduced cost to the Houston area, thanks to our Center for Entrepreneurship Partners and Sponsors.
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FREE REGISTRATION FOR
HCC Credit Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni, and first 10 Veterans sponsored by our partners:
Students, Faculty, Staff Alumni
use Promo Code
HCCS.
Veterans use promo code: VETS
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Reserve your seat now and note,
ALL FREE REGISTRANTS SHOULD ARRIVE, CHECK-IN AND BE IN YOUR SEAT BY 8:45 AM OR YOU MAY HAVE FORFEITED YOUR SEAT/RESERVATION.
AT 8:45 AM, ALL UNOCCUPIED FREE REGISTRANT SEATS WILL BE OPENED TO PAID OR FREE WALK-IN REGISTRANTS.
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Don't miss these exciting learning opportunities!
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Sincerely,
Sandra Louvier
Director
Center for Entrepreneurship
Houston Community College - Northwest
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Where & When
The Entrepreneur in You - Leverage Your Personality Strengths into Small Business Success
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HCC Alief Hayes
(3rd Floor, Room A319/A320)
2811 Hayes Road,
Houston, TX 77082
Saturday, March 30
Registration & Check-In
8:30 am - 9:00 am
Program
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Includes Morning pastries,coffee, lunch, and afternoon snacks!
Brought to you by HCC and
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About the
Center for Entrepreneurship
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The mission of Houston Community College's Center for Entrepreneurship is to provide education and training for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Our mission fosters economic growth through business and community development.
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HCC MBDA - Marketing Tips for all Budgets
A workshop designed to help business owners address marketing tips for all budgets.
Misty Starks
President3B Resources Group Public Relations.
Centrell Reed
Founder, Co-CEO, CReed Global Media.
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Movie Screening:
SHE STARTED IT & Live Panel of
Local Women Entrepreneurs
Friday, March 29
Felix Fraga Campus
Room 360
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Panel, Film, Lunch and Networking
- Join us for a movie screening of "
She Started It, "
and learn from a panel of local female entrepreneurs who will share their stories as to how they got started as an entrepreneur in the East End of Houston, and how can YOU get started with making your dreams a reality!
"She Started It" is the first, behind the scenes film following five tech women entrepreneurs from the US, France and Vietnam, as they form their business teams, pitch to VC's, and bring their products to market.
Agenda:
- Panel of Local Entrepreneurs
- Film Screening of "SHE STARTED IT"
- Fun Activities and Lunch
Panelists:
- Amanda Shih - Co-Founder, Code Park Houston
- Raquel Meyer - CEO & Agency Director, Refinery Brands
- Michelle Ferrel - Community Leader, AnitaB.org
- Kimberly Penn - President & CEO, Webtropolis
Can't make this date and location? Another screening date in late April will be announced soon for SHE STARTED IT coming to HCC Alief Hayes with a panel of entrepreneurs from the West side of Houston!
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