Saturday, November 22, 2008
3rd Annual YORK
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
SYMPOSIUM
When: Saturday, November 22, 2008— 9 am to 1:30 pm
Where: Alumni Hall, Iosue Student Union on the campus of York College (Free parking in front of Wolf Hall.)
Who should attend: Those interested in starting AND who have been in business for less than one year.
Fee: $20 Advance registration includes lunch and refreshments (Note: There will be no charge for High School (Ages 14-19) and College Students and York College Alumni who will receive complimentary registration and lunch as guests of York College. Students and alumni should also register in advance.)
Symposium Agenda
9:00 to 9:30 am From Dream to Reality:
An overview of starting your own business
9:40 to 10:40 am Attend Session I Workshop Choice
10:50 to 11:50 am Session II Workshop Choice
Noon to 1:30 pm What’s Your Big Idea? Let’s figure out if your idea is a viable business venture.
(Roundtable Lunch Discussion)
Choose from these workshops available in both sessions:
Starting a Part-Time Business
Show Me The Money
Doing Business with the Commonwealth
Growing Your Existing Business
Franchising Facts
The Marketing Mix
CORDIA HARRINGTON
CEO and President of The Bun Company
One of the Top 25 Women Business Builders
When: Monday, November 17, 2008— 7 p.m.
Where: Wolf Recital Hall, York College (Free parking)
Fee: Free of Charge
Cordia Harrington is the President and CEO of Tennessee Bun Company. Her story is fascinating and an inspira-tion to other entrepreneurs. Prior to baking, she owned three highly successful McDonald's® restaurants in Illi-nois. Cordia's enthusiasm and passion for her work are highly contagious and are the foundation for her success. Cordia Harrington's passion in life is to help others succeed which is a big reason for her success in the business world.
Cordia is a graduate of University of Arkansas, Kansai Gaidai and Osaka Japan, and Hamburger University. She has built several successful companies including real estate, fast-food restaurants and commercial bakeries from start-up.
Register now!