Bay Path College and Professor Lauren Way invite Hidden Tech Members to attend: The Innovative Thinking and Entrepreneurship Summit Monday, November 13, 2006 at 4:15 p.m., at Bay Path College in Longmeadow, MA Have you always had that urge to start your own business, but need to take the first step? Maybe you have your own company and need strategies to expand your business into the global marketplace? Or is there specific knowledge - such as accessing equity capital, creating a business that reflects your values, and understanding the power of risk taking - that could enhance your business acumen? Then this program is for you. Our presenters and panelists are local entrepreneurs and business leaders who generously share their experiences and expertise, giving you a 360Ë perspective on innovative thinking and entrepreneurship. Itâs a valuable information exchange, networking opportunity, and business resource program free of charge. You canât afford to miss out! Summit Schedule 4:15 p.m. Registration and networking reception 4:45 p.m. Welcome 5:00 p.m. Breakout session 1 6:15 p.m. Breakout session 2 7:30 p.m. Dinner and keynote speaker, Gloria Smith, The Zanger Company, importer of Polish pottery Keynote speaker: Gloria Smith, President and Owner of The Zanger Company, importer of Polish Pottery, Entrepreneur and Product Innovator After a successful career that included teaching, computer sales, and marriage and family counseling, Gloria recognized a creative spirit still yearning to be satisfied. In 1987, Gloria purchased The Zanger Company, a 20-year-old cutting board manufacturing business, aggressively expanding it into the largest importer and U.S. distributor of Polish stoneware. Using innovative sales techniques, including the QVC shopping network as well as traditional retail outlets, Gloria completely transformed the company, growing it from $500K to over $10 million in annual sales. She enjoys a wonderfully nurturing business relationship with a women-managed cooperative in Poland, continually inspiring new product lines and artistry. Her breakthrough concept was the âmix and matchâ design for dinnerware, baking and kitchen accessories that inspires an ever expanding collection of this beautiful, functional art. Gloria now appears over 20 hours a year on QVC, bri nging Polish stoneware directly to the national audience. Gloria won QVCâs 2004 QStar Award for Product Concept of the Year. Breakout Sessions A. Lessons Learned - Panel Discussion Beverly Holmes, Senior Vice President, MassMutual Financial Group, and author of Applied Leadership: Putting Theory into Practice Lynn Turner, Executive Coach, IRONWEED Business Alliance, and Host/Producer of BusinessLinkRadio.com Sandi Coyne-Westerkamp, DM, Assistant Professor of Business, Bay Path College Amber Chand, Founder, The Amber Chand Collection: Global Gifts for Peace and Understanding Being entrepreneurial and innovative means taking risks every day, and even the most capable entrepreneurs encounter setbacks. We realize that the power of occasional failures can reshape and enhance our lives and our careers. In this session, you will listen to and engage with an entrepreneurial consultant, experienced entrepreneur, and business innovator to consider âthe slings and arrows of outrageous misfortuneâ that befalls all of us, including entrepreneurs, and the valuable lessons to be learned. B. Go Global! - Panel Discussion Todd Silvestri, Vice President of Product Development, Environmental Systems Products, and formerly President of APAC Consulting Ravi Kulkarni, Entrepreneur and Executive Business Coach Carol Silvestri, Owner of Carolâs Antiques, a China-imports company Anne van Geldern â78, Vice President Global Initiatives, GE Money Doing business internationally for the first time can be a daunting prospect. But economic changes and increasingly advanced communications make reaching global markets more accessible than at any other time in history. From launching your own importing business to establishing corporate offices internationally, this breakout session will increase your understanding of the possibilities. You will hear from seasoned entrepreneurs and business innovators with companies both big and small who have found that global markets are not a world away. C. Social Entrepreneurship Dr. Mark Albion, author of the New York Times best seller Making a Life, Making a Living®, and True to Yourself: Leading a Values-Based Business; co-founder of Net Impact, and 17-year member of Social Venture Network In this session, former Harvard Business School Professor Mark Albion will discuss how to build a business that reflects your values. He will discuss the three key qualities and five best practices (along with pitfalls) of how to launch your dream of profit and purpose. He will also discuss the organizations involved in the international movement to build a just and sustainable economy, including the important work of Social Venture Network (SVN) and how you can get involved. Founded in 1987 by some of the nationâs most visionary leaders in socially responsible entrepreneurship and investment, the Social Venture Network (www.snv.org) is an international network that promotes new models and leadership for socially and environmentally sustainable businesses. Mark's numerous writings are at www.makingalife.com. D. Launch - There's Help Every Step of the Way Sherry Handel, Director of the Center for Women and Enterprise, Central Massachusetts Offices Back by popular demand! This session informed scores of participants at our Summit last year, and promises to help many more again. The Center for Women and Enterprise (CWE) assists men and women entrepreneurs start and grow their own businesses by providing education, training, technical assistance, legal advice, and access to debt and equity capital at every stage of business development. In this session, learn how CWEâs strategic relationships with over 100 economic development, market research, community, educational, non-profit, corporate and public organizations, help entrepreneurs and independent business people and can be valuable resources for you. This program is free but requires pre-registration. To register on-line, go to www.baypath.edu and click on "Entrepreneurship Summit" in the "Quick Links" list. For More Information on the Event Contact: Lauren Way Director of the Entrepreneurial Program Bay Path College 588 Longmeadow Street Longmeadow, MA 01106 Phone: 413.565.1193 800.782.7284, ext. 1193 e-mail: innovation at baypath.edu This program is made possible by a grant from The Coleman Foundation, established in 1951 by Dorothy W. and J.D. 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