Global Entrepreneurship Week: Full Schedule

11:30am EST

Penn State Altoona: Is My Idea Patentable? Using Patents to Help You "Make It!”

Bring your design project ideas to explore how entrepreneurs can protect their intellectual property with copyright, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets.
This is a free event. Please RSVP by Friday, November 10 to lal29@psu.edu.

Sponsored by the Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence.

Speakers

Lori Lysiak

Reference and Instruction Librarian, Penn State Altoona

Monday November 13, 2017 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
202 Eiche Library

Penn State Altoona

1:00pm EST

Penn State Altoona: Conversation With Successful Entrepreneurial Women

Talk with successful entrepreneurial women about how they got started, their challenges and opportunities. A great networking opportunity.
This is a free event. Please RSVP to sas79@psu.edu.

Sponsored by the Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence.

Speakers

Dr. Laura Bell

Co-owner, Advanced Chiropractic

Dr. Laura Bell graduated from the prestigious Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Bell had the unique experience of traveling to India while she was in chiropractic school. She was part of a group of chiropractic students that treated thousands of underserved... Read More →

Dr. Arela Rivas

Owner, Blair County Acupuncture

Sponsors

Commission for Women (CFW)

Monday November 13, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Altoona LaunchBox 1331 12th Avenue, Altoona

Penn State Altoona

6:30pm EST

Penn State Altoona: Student Entrepreneur Panel

College is a great time to start your business. Learn how current students launched their ventures, how they balance classes and their businesses, and what their future plans are.

Hosted by the Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence.

Speakers

Kayla Boucher

Owner, Kayla's House Cleaning Service

Kayla Boucher is a student at Penn State Altoona and the owner of Kayla's House Cleaning Service.

Tim Campolong

Owner, Home Service Center

Tim Campolong is a student at Penn State Altoona and the owner of Home Service Center, offering landscaping and other home services.

Jordan McCall

Partner, J&J Outdoors

Jordan McCall started hunting when he was just 9 years old. Harvesting his first deer with his dad, he got hooked immediately. Hunting has been in his family and his blood for a long time. From his pap, Robert McCall, to his pap's pap, it’s been all about putting food on the... Read More →

Laura Shaeffer

Owner, LaDaDa Beauty

Laura Shaeffer is a Penn State student and freelance make-up artist whose work appeared in Women's Health Magazine.

Monday November 13, 2017 6:30pm - 7:30pm EST
The Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence 1309 11th Avenue, Altoona

Penn State Altoona

8:00am EST

Penn State Altoona: Entrepreneur in Residence

Students will meet with Sarah Vogel to get immediate feedback on big ideas and career goals.

Hosted by the Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence.

Speakers

Sarah Vogel

Owner and Artist, The Clay Cup

Sarah Vogel, owner and artist at The Clay Cup was born and raised in Bellwood, PA. Her passion for art, people, and historic Downtown Altoona began at a young age. She feels that coffee+art is a great way to bring life to the downtown area, bring people in the community together... Read More →

Tuesday November 14, 2017 8:00am - 12:05pm EST
The Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence 1309 11th Avenue, Altoona

Penn State Altoona

6:00pm EST

Penn State Altoona: Business Bootcamp and Workshop — Writing Your Business Plan

Barry Surma of the Saint Francis SBDC will discuss the importance of your business plan and what elements should be included.
This is a free event. Please RSVP to sas79@psu.edu.

Sponsored by the Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence.

Speakers

Jeffrey Boldizar

Senior Consultant, Saint Francis SBDC

Jeff Boldizar has been employed with the Saint Francis University Small Business Development Center since May 1985. He has more than 31 years of business development experience. He provides these services primarily to businesses in Blair, Bedford and Huntingdon Counties. Jeff... Read More →

Sponsors

Saint Francis SBDC

Wednesday November 15, 2017 6:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Altoona LaunchBox 1331 12th Avenue, Altoona

Penn State Altoona

6:00pm EST

Penn State Altoona: Fast Track to Success

Students will have the opportunity to network with business leaders to gain advice from seasoned professionals and sharpen communication skills. Dress to impress.
This is a free event. Please RSVP by Friday, November 10 to tlr5306@psu.edu.

Sponsored by the Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence.

Wednesday November 15, 2017 6:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Mountain View Room at Port Sky Cafe

Penn State Altoona

5:00pm EST

Penn State Altoona: LaunchBox Live

Learn about the fast track to small business loans with Small Business Express (SBX) loans, the lending process that can help your small business receive loans more quickly, easily, and efficiently. Learn about lines of credit, investment property mortgages, term loans, and equipment and vehicle loans.
This is a free event. Please RSVP to sas79@psu.edu.

Sponsored by the Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence.

Speakers

Lindsey Riley

Personal Banker, Reliance Bank

Lindsey Riley is the first individual to complete the Management Training Program at Reliance Bank. The goal of this training program is to recruit and develop future leaders and managers willing and capable of building and servicing relationships within the community. An interesting... Read More →

Sponsors

Altoona LaunchBox

Thursday November 16, 2017 5:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Altoona LaunchBox 1331 12th Avenue, Altoona

Penn State Altoona

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