Another month, another series of fun entrepreneurial events!

See below for a list for February 2010 from CBET.

Friday February 26
Breakfast with Peter Braid: Building the Economy of the Future
Hosted by Waterloo Region’s Premier Networking Speaker Series
7:30 – 9 a.m
Delta Hotel, 105 King St. E., Kitchener
Members $20; Non-Members $40
Minister Peter Braid provides an update on the implementation of the Economic Action Plan; results for Kitchener-Waterloo; planning for phase II; our region’s contribution to the innovation agenda and supporting a greener economy. More Info or Register Now!

Wednesday March 3
The Quantum World: From Weird to Wired
Hosted by The Perimeter Institute
7 p.m
Waterloo Collegiate Institute, 300 Hazel St., Waterloo
No Charge
Discover how the “weirdness” of the quantum world is now being harnessed for a quantum information revolution.  Tickets sell out fast so save your spot and register now!

Business Plan | Case Study Competitions
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Friday March 26
Tech Valley Business Plan Competition
Hosted by The College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) at the University of Albany
Applications [Idea, Team and Business Plan] due March 26,5 P.M
Finalists will be notified by April 16
Be part of this region’s first business plan competition focused on energy technology.  Submit your business plan and compete for a chance to win $10,000! More Info.

Anyone interested in going?

Here’s the email I got from Jenn Zehr (from UW):

“

You and your team are invited to attend an exciting networking event
with an accelerated twist! Speed Networking is designed to give you a quick and entertaining opportunity to introduce yourself and pitch your business idea to other young entrepreneurs. The finalists for the CBET Entrepreneurship Challenge will be announced at this event. Final presentations will take place March 14, 2008 at CBET.

Benefits of Speed Networking
- Make more business contacts in one night than most make in a month
- Perfect your “60 Second” pitch
- Face-to-face networking
- Fun and fast paced
- Great for new entrepreneurs

Pizza and refreshments will be served. RSVP by March 4, 2008, 12 noon. ** Because this event requires specific pre-arrangements I ask that
you RVSP by 12 noon. If you do not register by this time, we may not
be able to accommodate you and your team.
CBET Entrepreneurship Challenge – Speed Networking for Entrepreneurs
When: Tuesday March 4, 2008
Time: 4:30 – 6:30pm
Location: CBET

RSVP required by March 4, 12 noon.
How It WorksWith all participants seated in pairs, the Speed Networking sessions
will commence. During each fast paced session, participants will be
able to network face-to-face. After the end of each session,
participants will quickly alternate their seating arrangements to pair
up with their next networking opportunity. This process will continue until all participants have interacted with each other.

In just a few minutes, participants will share business cards, history and offer new contacts with valuable information about their business. For example:

? Who do you know that might need their services?
? How might each company do business with one another?
? Can you introduce them to anyone who can help them?

I look forward to seeing you all next Tuesday! When you RSVP please mention any dietary restrictions you may have.

Enjoy the weekend.

Jenn Zehr

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- Peter Kao

Today, I went to the group meeting for New Venture Pathways. They are funded by CBET under the University of Waterloo’s Enterprise initiative. New Venture Pathways provide resources and tools for aspiring or existing entrepreneurs, such as local listings of seminars or events related to starting your own business.

The meeting went pretty well and the work involved seems interesting. I’m thinking of helping out in the technology area of the group (website, database etc…) and the financial area, so I’ll be (hopefully) gaining lots of experience in those areas. Joining NVP is also a great way to network with ‘key’ people

Cheers,

Peter Kao