Your
organization plays a critical role in the entrepreneurial ecosystem and is
invited be part of a new initiative, the Entrepreneurs Academy. The
Academy was developed by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. This innovative 2-day
program will help entrepreneurs navigate the rich set of resources available in
the Orlando area and will enable them to build critical connections to
resources to innovate and grow.
We would like to include your organization as key resource within the
ecosystem which would be described at the Entrepreneurs Academy and included on
the Orlando, Inc. website.
If
you are interested in participating in the Academy as a supporting faculty
member and tell participants about your organization and services, please let
me know so that I can provide you with the appropriate date, time and location.
Created by Entrepreneurs for
Entrepreneurs
The
Entrepreneurs Academy is all about entrepreneurs and experts helping
entrepreneurs. The
inaugural Academy will be held on Wednesday, May 30 and Thursday, May 31, at
Rollins College. It will bring together 20 to 25 growth-oriented entrepreneurs
and they will hear first-hand from other successful entrepreneurs who have
benefitted from these resources. The inaugural Academy will be chaired by
Marty Rubin, CEO and President of Smart City, the nation's leading
communications provider to convention centers and hospitality venues, and Past
Chair of the Orlando, Inc. Board of Directors.
Two-Days of Learning From Experts
and Entrepreneurs
In
this exclusive, two-day interactive session, entrepreneurs with meet and work
with experts and entrepreneurs who represent elements of the entrepreneurial
ecosystem: Advocates, Entrepreneurial Educators, Funding Sources, Professional
Services, Recognition, Resource Providers, Sources of Innovation and Talent.
All of them focused on helping take a business to the next level. During the
Entrepreneurs Academy, they will learn about resources available to
entrepreneurs, build strong connections, create a customized action plan for
their business, receive a one-on-one consultation meeting to monitor this plan.
If
appropriate, you are welcome to invite your clients to apply for Entrepreneurs
Academy. The inaugural class in May will be for business owners with 2 to 25
employees who have been in business for at least 2 years. Please feel free to
direct clients to apply on-line at www.orlando.org/academy. The price is $195 for Orlando,
Inc. members and business owners/residents of the City of Orlando, and $395 for
non-members.
If
for any reason, you do not want to be included or listed in the entrepreneurial
ecosystem, please let me know by Friday,
May 18.
As
organizations that serve entrepreneurs, this is a great opportunity for us,
together, to nurture a vibrant and connected entrepreneurial ecosystem. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact
me.
Leslie Hielema
President
Orlando, Inc. (Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce)
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