Global Entrepreneurship Week Officially Starts
Global Entrepreneurship Week officially starts today. The GEW Bermuda Host Committee launched the week on November 6th with presentations from Biz Camp winners and since the 6th has had several events including the BEDC Annual Networking event on November 13th where 25 vendors mingled with close to 100 existing and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Vendors on hand represented a range of industries, including insurance, management consulting, IT, Marketing, Legal, Government benefits and business consulting.
With the goal to inspire young people to embrace innovation, imagination and creativity, Global Entrepreneurship Week encourages youth to think big and turn their ideas into reality.
To help the GEW Bermuda Committee fulfill these objectives, there are a lineup of activities and events that will take place this week. Most of these events are free of charge and are able to be registered for on the GEW Bermuda Facebook page.
The Bermuda Host Committee consists of representatives from: the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC], the Department of E-Commerce, and The Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative [YEI] of Bermuda supported by a GEW Working Committee comprised of local entrepreneurs.
Joining these organizations to celebrate entrepreneurship in Bermuda are local partners and sponsors including: the Department of Ecommerce, Bermuda Tourism Authority, PwC Bermuda, BPSU, HSBC Bermuda, Butterfield Bank, KPMG, Deep Blue Communications, Global Research, Amicus Corporate Services, Goslings, Suite Solutions, XL, The Chamber of Commerce, INTO Bermuda, Bermuda Commercial Bank, Socialee Consulting, Dragon Fly Ink Business Services, Coffee Works, the Corporation of Hamilton, Digicel Business, Ontru, the Bermuda College.
In today’s increasingly interconnected world, new entrepreneurial ideas can be born anywhere – but to truly flourish, they must be nurtured. Global Entrepreneurship Week will spotlight how young people’s ideas can contribute to global economic development, and will give them the tools to put those ideas into practice.
Activities planned for GEW 2014 include:
- 1] Inspire eBusiness Lunch & Learns – On Monday at 12:30pm at the Chamber, Wednesday at 12:30 at Rosebank and Thursday at 11:30 am at the Chamber of Commerce. We will provide information on ecommerce in Bermuda, cyber security and what is required to start an online business.
- 2] 1000 Cups, Bermuda College Business Pitches – From Tuesday, Nov 18th – Friday, Nov 20th from 9:00am, Bermuda College students will pitch their ideas to a panel of judges and receive feedback and a chance to win prizes.
- 3] Rocket Pitch Finals – On Tuesday, Nov 18th at the BUEI at 5:30pm young Bermudians will deliver “business pitches” on their creative business idea in the tourism/hospitality, technology or local service industry.
- 4] Women in Entrepreneurship Breakfast – On November 19th at 8:30am at KPMG international guest speaker, Deborah Jackson will participate in a panel discussion with local successful women who will share their experiences navigating entrepreneurship and the working environment
- 5] US Consul General Reception for Women Entrepreneurs – On November 19th at 6pm, the Consular General has invited entrepreneurs to his home in recognition of Women in Entrepreneurship Day.
- 6] Breakfast for Champions – On Thursday, November 20th successful entrepreneurs and CEOs speak with new entrepreneurs about challenges and successes.
- 7] Tech Talk Lunch & Learn – On Thursday, November 20th at 12:30 pm at KPMG a panel will discuss third party vendor management.
- 8] Social Media Bootcamp Session 1 – On Thursday, November 20th at 2pm join Socialee Consulting at BEDC to learn the basics of using social media to promote your business
- 9] Celebration of Entrepreneurship & Innovation – On November 20th at 5:30pm sponsors and participants are invited to celebrate the Rocket Pitch and Tech Awards winners.
- 10] Identifying Sources of Capital Seminar – On Friday, November 21st at 12 noon at KPMG, international Guest speaker Monica Dodi participates in a panel discussion with local entrepreneurs around identifying alternative financing options.
- 11] Entrepreneur Education Awards – On Friday, November 21st at 5:30 pm at Suite Solutions, BEDC and Coffee Works celebrates the achievements of aspiring entrepreneurs by awarding certificates of completion for entrepreneurship courses as well as highlighting the achievements of new entrepreneurs.
- 12] Movie Night – You’re the Boss Series – On Nov 25th at 6pm at the Bermuda National Library, the US Consular General in cooperation with BEDC will be airing episodes 3&4 of this series with a Q&A session to follow.
- 13] Mt. St. Agnes Career Fair –On November 26th at 10am BEDC will be presenting to high school students about entrepreneurship.
- 14] Social Media Marketing Boot Camp Session 2 – On November 27th at 2pm at BEDC a continuation of the best uses of social media to grow your business.
Go to gew.bm for further information on GEW Bermuda ’14 or check out GEWBermuda Facebook page.
