The Entrepreneurship Forum Series Fall 2009 

The fall Entrepreneurship Forum will focus on the start-up firm. Our first session will feature a panel of three talented entrepreneurs who will share their experiences in starting their own businesses. Our second program features Michael Chasen, co-founder and CEO of the billion-dollar software company, Blackboard. We finish the fall series featuring Joel Barker, internationally known author and speaker, who will share his ideas on the use of innovation to re-invent or start a business.
 

The Entrepreneurship Forum Series is free and open to the public. Each session is from 3:00 - 4:00 pm on the WSU Campus. 

**Please note the room change on Thursday, November 12 - the Forum has been moved to Devlin Hall.**

Guest Speakers Include:

Make Your Passion Your Business - Thursday, September 17, 2009 - Devlin Hall, Room 107
Todd Gentry - Founder and CEO, Inno-Labs, LP
James Wiebe - Founder and CEO, Belite Aircraft; Founder, Newer Technology and WiebeTech, LLC
Kay Wiggins - Founder and Owner, Kay Wiggins Jewelry, Beads and Gifts

The Collosal Success of Blackboard  - Thursday, October 1, 2009 - Hubbard Hall, Room 208

Michael Chasen - Co-Founder and CEO, Blackboard Inc.

      
Innovation at the Verge:  How to Find a New Territory for New Ideas - Thursday, November 12 - Devlin Hall, Room 107

Joel Barker-Author and Futurist