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The BIG Workshop is an annual event that takes place on the campus of Marietta College. The workshop is organized and delivered by Marietta College’s Entrepreneurship Program in collaboration with various community and business partners.
Our VISION is to build a network of entrepreneurs who generate economic, social, and environmental values in their communities and around the globe.
Our MISSION is to connect aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners with each other and with resource providers and experts to create a network that solves business problems, identifies viable entrepreneurial ideas, and puts them into action.
Who is the BIG Workshop for?
If your goal is to
- BUILD a new business,
- find INNOVATIVE solutions for your business-related problems,
- GROW your business,
The BIG workshop is for you.
To present at the Workshop email entr@marietta.edu or contact Dr. Jacqueline Khorassani at 740.376.4621.
WHEN: Wednesday, November 2, 2022
- 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for high school students and faculty
- 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for others
WHERE: Campus of Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio
COST:
- With a badge: Electronic badges will be issued to attendees who participate in 3 sessions.
- $50 before October 1
- $60 October 1 and beyond
- Without a badge:
- $40 before October 1
- $50 October 1 and beyond
2022 PROGRAM:
The 2022 BIG Workshop consists of the following Three segments
FIRST SEGMENT:
8:30 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.
TARGET PARTICIPANTS:
High School Juniors and Seniors (Two Groups)
OBJECTIVE:
Facilitate student ability to develop an entrepreneurial mindset by engaging in hands-on activities.
HEAD FACILITATOR
FACILITATORS:
Ricci Bailey
Franci Bolden
Angela Burdiss
Kristin English
Paula Lewis
First Segment Program
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Registration & Light Breakfast
9:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
Group Rotations
9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
- Group 1: Brain Blast
- Group 2: Quick Pitch
10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.
- Group 1: Wallet
- Group 2: Brain Blast
11:00 a.m - 11:50 a.m.
- Group 1: Quick Pitch
- Group 2: Wallet
SECOND SEGMENT:
11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
TARGET PARTICIPANTS:
College and High School Students & Faculty, Owners of Small and Medium-Size Businesses, Pre-Startups, Startups, Marketing & Sales Managers & Personnel, Finance and Accounting Managers and Personnel, Directors of Human Resources
OBJECTIVE:
Building and expanding networks and learning about the afternoon tracks.
Second Segment Program
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Registration & Lunch
12:15 p.m. - 12:40 p.m.
Welcoming Remarks & Track Information
12:40 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.
Speed Networking
1:50 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Departure of High School Students and Faculty Transition to Tracks
THIRD SEGMENT:
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
TARGET PARTICIPANTS:
Owners of Small and Medium-Size Businesses, Pre-Startups, Startups, Marketing & Sales Managers & Personnel, Finance and Accounting Managers and Personnel, Directors of Human Resources, College Students & Faculty
OBJECTIVE:
Participants choose to attend any of the following five tracks, depending on the area of their interest. Note: You may also choose to participate in sessions that are not in the same tracks.
THIRD SEGMENT PROGRAM
- 2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
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Track 1: Pre-Startup
Startup Poker: Knowing When to Fold the Idea, Go All-in, and Everything in Between
With: Paul BenedictTrack 2: Startup
Beyond PioBiz
With: Leah Seaman, Nathaniel Maciag, Aaron Dillon, Jonathan Hinson, and Patrick MoranTrack 3: Sales & Promotion
The Difference that Makes a Difference
With: Cheryl FerrebeeTrack 4: Accounting and Finance
Are You Leaving Money on the Table?
With: Eric GibsonTrack 5: Human Resource Issues
Where are the Workers?
With: Bill Wilkinson, Amanda Sutphin, and Linn Yost - 3:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.
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Track 1: Pre-Startup
The One-Page Plan: Venture Model Canvas’ for Businesses, Non-Profits, and Public Projects
With: Faith KnutsenTrack 2: Startup
Need Capital? Help and Hope for Entrepreneurs
With: Lindsay Cost, Tom Betz, Lindsey Piersol, Mike Jacoby, and Dr. Glenda BumgarnerTrack 3: Sales & Promotion
Why You Need to be Using Google Ads & Email Marketing in Your Business
With: Josiah Partin and Bridget PostonTrack 4: Accounting and Finance
Do I really Need an Accountant?
With: Jenna Burns and Josh WineTrack 5: Human Resource Issues
Are we just Phoning it in? Rethinking Remote Work in a Post-Pandemic Workplace
With: Dr. Billy Stone - 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Track 1: Pre-Startup
Strategies for Starting a New Business
With: Eric GibsonTrack 2: Startup
Top Ten Reasons Any Business Fails
With: Julie WilkesTrack 3: Sales & Promotion
Sales Strategies for Service Companies
With: Mike Fleak, David Haas, and Antony WilliamsTrack 4: Accounting and Finance
Taxes and Incentives for Small to Medium Sized Businesses
With: Patrick MoranTrack 5: Human Resource Issues
Creating A Worthwhile Internship
With: Rick Smith