West KY Entrepreneurs, Inventors and Innovators Conference

Aspiring and existing entrepreneurs are invited to enjoy real world workshops, networking with entrepreneurs and resource agencies,  and the official launch of EI2- Christian County's business startup competition!  Conference is free with lunch provided. CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEUs) AVAILABLE!

Keynote speaker:
Dr. Larry Cox, Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship, Pepperdine University











REGISTRATION
All participants must complete a conference registration through MEDI at www.medisuccess.info or by calling 270-885-8885. To receive CEUs (Continuing Education Units) through HCC for participation in the conference, please fill out an additional registration form HERE .





AGENDA
8:00am—8:30am
Registration
 
8:30am—9:15am
Opening Remarks
 
Dr. Lary Cox
Keynote Speaker Dr. Larry Cox
with panel of Entrepreneurs
 

9:30—10:15
Round 1 Breakout Sessions (choose 1)

• Is It An Idea Worth Pursuing?- Dr. Larry Cox
• The Leap: Knowing When to Take Your Business To the Next Level- Earl Calhoun, CPA &  local 
•  Hidden In Plain View: Opportunities in Our Market- TVA Economic Devleopment
   

• Western KY Resources- Panel of Resource Agencies
• The Mark is to Market!- Lyle Hawkins, Vector Impact Business Marketing Consultant
• Inside the Mind of Entrepreneurs- a Focus group session for existing entrepreneurs to share ideas and issues

• Understanding Patents, Copywrights, and Trademarks
• The Money Session- Panel of Financial Resource Agencies
• EI2: Business Plan Competition for Entrepreneurs,Inventors, and Innovators- learn how you can participate!