This is the Fall 2009 Schedule for LaunchMemphis. In keeping with our goal to support entrepreneurial action in the Mid-South, we have a unique set of events planned – a combination you won’t get anywhere else. We hope you will join us in growing a rich community and building new business ventures.
This Fall Note that Global Entrepreneurship Week is November 16th through 22nd and we will have a series of concentrated events together with other entrepreneurship support organizations in our city.
Boot Camp: Build and Refine Your Business Plan
August 15th, 2009 and August 22nd, 2009
Location: EmergeMemphis
For more information: http://www.launchmemphis.com/2009/07/21/launchmemphis-bootcamp-august-15-22/
For registration: http://bootcamp2009.eventbrite.com/
The LaunchMemphis Boot Camp is an intense, two session course in entrepreneurship that will dramatically boost your chances of seeing your dream become a reality. Professionals will offer advice on all aspects of starting, successfully running, and gaining funding for your new venture. Join us at EmergeMemphis for two exciting days that will answer all your questions and put you on the right track for success in whatever business you are trying to start!
Startup Weekend Reunion
August 27th, 2009 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Location: EmergeMemphis, 516 Tennessee Street, Memphis, TN 38103
Tickets and Information: http://suwmem2reunion.eventbrite.com/
This is a chance for past participants of StartUp Weekend I & II to mix, mingle and hear updates on ideas generated during SUW. Expect updates from: The Roll Play, Mark’s Menus, Rezzie, GameWav Media, and CheezyWeezy. Others in the community are welcome to attend to learn more about Startup Weekend and get connected.
SocialCamp Memphis ( Tag: #SocialMEM )
Evening of September 18th and the day of September 19th, 2009
Location: Memphis Academy of Science and Engineerings
Information: http://www.socialcampmemphis.com/
Tickets: http://socialmem.eventbrite.com/
SocialDevCamp, like BarCamp, is an un-conference; An open format event where programmers, designers and business owners can network and learn. A SocialDevCamp conference is unlike any other technology conference. Rather than being planned by a committee in advance, each community works together to create its own event. A SocialDevCamp generally has an underlying theme, but the individual topics and sessions are organized shortly before or even at the event. This enables SocialDevCamp to be much more than targeted to the needs of the community.
Escalator Pitch Workshop
When: Saturday, 10/24, 9:30-12:00
Where: EmergeMemphis, 516 Tennessee Street
What: Training on how to develop a “Dynamic Escalator Pitch,” followed by development of your own pitch, role playing of that pitch with a small group, and one-on-one feedback from a member of the LaunchMemphis Board.
Cost: $25 per person (lunch included)
RSVP: Through http://pitchworkshop.eventbrite.com/ (note that seating is limited to 48 people).
Note: The workshop will focus on helping you craft a pitch to be used in attracting prospective customers which in many cases varies from the pitch you’d use to attract investors. LaunchMemphis will offer an Investor Pitch Workshop next season.
Sign up for the October 24 Escalator Pitch Workshop today, before it’s too late. Only 48 tickets will be sold! And with a price point of just $25 which includes lunch, you’ll want to act fast.
Escalator Pitch Competition
To enter the competition, simply create a 30-60 second video of your escalator pitch. Post it onto You Tube. Then register for the event by clicking on the following link, where you’ll be asked to provide the URL where you posted your video. The cost for entry is $20. Deadline is Friday November 6.
Click here to register today! http://escalatorpitch.eventbrite.com/
The competition is open to all businesses with fewer than 25 employees. There will be seven finalists selected from the YOU TUBE videos submitted. Also, three at-large finanlists will be chosen from those who walk in the day of the competition. Each finalist will ride up an escalator with a judge to deliver a brief and relevant pitch about their company. The winner will be chosen by the judges.
The $10K prize package includes consulting packages from area sales and marketing specialists, as outlined below, as well as $1000 cash!
* Marketing & Research Counsel – marketing research package (10 hours of consultation)
* Second to Nunn Design – logo/identity/print design package (10 hours of design work)
* Valeo Design & Marketing – web design and internet marketing package (10 hours of web design and/or internet marketing consultation)
* Obsidian Public Relations – public relations package (10 hours of PR consultation)
* RedRover Sales & Marketing – marketing and sales coaching package (10 hours of marketing consultation and/or sales training/coaching)
* Merrick Photography – photography package
* Main Events – event planning package (10 hours of event consultation)Nervous about competing? Here’s the entrepreneurial philosophy; whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you are absolutely right! So, take a risk and don’t miss this opportunity because you have too much to lose!Questions? Contact Lynda Hobbs at 901-266-2662.
BarCamp
Evening of November 13th and the day of November 14th, 2008
Location: Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering
Ticketing: http://barcampmemphis2.eventbrite.com/
BarCamp is an un-conference; An open format event where programmers, designers and business owners can network and learn. A BarCamp conference is unlike any other technology conference. Rather than being planned by a committee in advance, each community works together to create its own event. A BarCamp generally has an underlying theme, but the individual topics and sessions are organized shortly before or even at the event. This enables BarCamp to be much more than targeted to the needs of the community.
Global Entrepreneurship Week November 16-22 — LaunchMemphis has scheduled an exciting week of activities to celebrate entrepreneurship throughout the city with our sister organizations.
TechFuel: Global Entrepreneurship Week 2009
November 17th, 2009, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Inspired by other networking events occurring across the country like Tech Cocktail, the LaunchMemphis TechFuel is designed for technologists, entrepreneurs, media (bloggers), and other business professionals to meet, and share ideas in a fun and open atmosphere. The event is open to the public. With the LaunchMemphis TechFuel we hope to see the Memphis tech community better connected.
Core Conversations on Entrepreneurship
Event Date: November 20, 2009
Location: Folk’s Folly, 551 S Mendenhall Rd, Memphis, TN 38117
Tickets: http://coreconversation.eventbrite.com/
In celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week, The Society of Entrepreneurs and LaunchMemphis are hosting this exciting Networking Event. Reservations will be made to sit at a table based on interest and industry. Tables will be hosted by members of The Society of Entrepreneurs. Look for reservation information in your inbox or email info@launchmemphis.com.
Escalator Pitch Competition
When: Saturday, November 21, tentatively scheduled for 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, final time to be announced soon
What:Competition for a prize package worth $10K! Prize package made up of consulting packages from area sales and marketing specialists (e.g., market research, logo/identity design, web design, sales coaching, public relations, photography, media). $1K of the package will be awarded in cash.
Where:To be announced soon
Cost: $20 per person for walk-ons; those submitting You Tube videos would have already paid
RSVP: None needed; walk-ons will be asked to register when they arrive