Past Entrepreneurship Events: Fall 2012

All events are open to the public unless otherwise indicated.

University-wide Events

Kauffman Entrepreneurial Year
(KEY) Calendar

Simon Graduate School of Business Lectures and Roundtables

Global Entrepreneurship Week Events

Rochester Regional Business Plan Contest & Celebration of Entrepreneurship Luncheon

Rochester Clinical & Translational Research Curriculum Seminar Series

Skills for UR Leaders


University-wide Events

Thursday, August 16: 5:00pm-6:00pm
Campus Expo for Fall Orientation at the Simon Graduate School of Business
Gleason and Schlegel Halls

Thursday, August 23: 9:00am-4:00pm
Freshman Orientation Fair
Field House, Goergen Athletic Center

Friday, August 31
College Undergrad Student Activities Fair
Hosted by the UR Entrepreneurs Club
Field House, Goergen Athletic Center

Tuesday, September 11: 12:00pm-1:00pm
F.I.R.E. Lecture Series: "Importance of MTAs and CDAs in Shared Research: All You Wanted to Know but Were Afraid to Ask"
Aeisha Salem & Gila Balman, Material Transfer Administrators
Class of '62 Auditorium (G-9425 & 1-9425)
Register via e-mail: david_englert@urmc.rochester.edu
Click here for more information on the F.I.R.E. (For Inventors, Researchers, and Entrepreneurs) Lecture Series

Tuesday, September 18: 4:00pm
TEAM M.S. Degree Program Information Session - PhD Only Info Session
Center for Entrepreneurship, 1-211 Carol Simon Hall
Register by calling (585) 276-3500 or emailing andrea.galati@rochester.edu

Thursday, September 20: 4:00pm
TEAM M.S. Degree Program Information Session
Center for Entrepreneurship, 1-211 Carol Simon Hall
Register by calling (585) 276-3500 or emailing andrea.galati@rochester.edu

Tuesday, October 9: 12:00pm-1:00pm
F.I.R.E. Lecture Series: "Crossing the Development Gap "
Michael Rusnak, Deputy Director of New Ventures & Technology Development and Associate Director for Biological Sciences in the Office of Technology Transfer, and Mikael Totterman, Chairman of Innovocracy
Class of '62 Auditorium (G-9425 & 1-9425)
Register via e-mail: david_englert@urmc.rochester.edu
Click here for more information on the F.I.R.E. (For Inventors, Researchers, and Entrepreneurs) Lecture Series

Wednesday, October 10: 1:00pm-4:00pm
Fall Career and Internship Day 2012
Students can meet with employers for full-time job or internship opportunities, as well as graduate school representatives
May Room, Wilson Commons

Thursday, October 11: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Alumni-and-Student Networking Night
Students have the opportunity to sit and chat with alumni in their field, picking up academic and career tips, and making new connections
Munnerlyn Atrium, Goergen Hall

Tuesday, October 16: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences Lecture: Milton Chang
Discussion, Networking Reception, and Book Signing
Hawkins-Carlson Room, Rush Rhees Library
Registration Required to ase.events@rochester.edu or (585) 275-6166

Tuesday, October 16: 5:00pm
TEAM M.S. Degree Program Information Session
Center for Entrepreneurship, 1-211 Carol Simon Hall
Register by calling (585) 276-3500 or emailing andrea.galati@rochester.edu

October 18, 19, and 26
Rochester Pre-Seed Workshop (PSW)
Presented by High Tech Rochester
Learn more about the PSW - PDF
Contact Mike Riedlinger at HTR for more information.

October 19 - 21
Susan B. Anthony Women’s Conference & Expo
“Take Care of Your Legacy: It’s Our Future”
Academy of Medicine Auditorium, 1441 East Avenue, Rochester
Register online

Wednesday, October 24: 12:40pm
Bob Cannan ’80S (MBA), president and CEO of Eagle Productivity Solutions
Cannan will give a talk about his dynamic experiences as an entrepreneur. Eagle Productivity Solutions is one of America’s premier corporate consulting and training companies, and specializes in large-scale deployments including everything from new business processes to custom hardware and software solutions
Gleason Hall, Room 318/418
RSVP to kelly.gibbon@simon.rochester.edu

Thursday, October 25: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Rochester Young Professional's Entrepreneurs Expo
Thinking about starting your own business? Looking for networking opportunities? Join us for the Rochester Young Professional's Entrepreneurs Expo. This free event hosted by the Memorial Art Gallery will include booths and displays plus special presentations and panels. You can purchase tapas and wine, listen to live music, and visit the new exhibition Extreme Materials 2 for half price. College students and established professionals are also welcome!
Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave
Learn More

Thursday, November 1: 4:00pm
Kauffman Entrepreneurial Year (KEY) Application Due
Submit to Liz Monte in Lattimore 312

Monday, November 5: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Jim Doser
"Networking, Schmoozing, Politicking, Advocating, Ethics and Unspoken Rules of the Workplace"
Eastman School, MC 320

November 9-11
Binghamton Startup Weekend
Startup Weekend is an intense 54 hour event which focuses on building a web or mobile application which could form the basis of a credible business over the course of a weekend
Binghamton Riverwalk Hotel and Conference Center, Binghamton, NY

Monday, November 12
“Classical Music is Dying – or is it?” Webinar
Speakers: Carlos Javier, Chris Thibdeau
This webinar will be a discussion focused on the plight of classical music and its decline in popular culture. While it may seem that classical music is “dying,” there are programs and individuals that are seeking to revitalize the orchestral world. Join us as leaders of several innovative programs from around the country discuss how they are making in impact in their communities
Registration is Free
Learn More

Monday, November 12: 5:00pm
TEAM M.S. Degree Program Information Session - PhD Only Info Session
Center for Entrepreneurship, 1-211 Carol Simon Hall
Register by calling (585) 276-3500 or emailing andrea.galati@rochester.edu

Tuesday, November 13: 12:00pm-1:00pm
F.I.R.E. Lecture Series: "Drafting a Strong Provisional Application"
Ranjana Kadle, Ph.D., J.D., Partner, Hodgson Russr
Class of '62 Auditorium (G-9425 & 1-9425)
Register via e-mail: david_englert@urmc.rochester.edu
Click here for more information on the F.I.R.E. (For Inventors, Researchers, and Entrepreneurs) Lecture Series

Wednesday, November 14: 12:00pm-1:00pm
Warner Lunch Hour Discussion:
"Entrepreneurship in Education: Charter School Leadership"
Laura Rebel Gross, President and Co-Founder, Young Women's College Prep, Inc., and Jennifer Gkourlias, EDD (Warner '07), Founding Principal, Young Women's College Prep
No RSVP Necessary
Dewey 1-305

Wednesday, November 14: 5:00pm
TEAM M.S. Degree Program Information Session
Center for Entrepreneurship, 1-211 Carol Simon Hall
Register by calling (585) 276-3500 or emailing andrea.galati@rochester.edu

Thursday, November 15: 7:45pm-8:45pm
Eastman New Venture Challenge Workshop
The Eastman New Venture Challenge is a contest to encourage new thinking and innovative ideas in music. It gives students the opportunity to develop a project proposal that could result in the launch of a new entrepreneurial initiative
Eastman School of Music, IML suite, Miller Center

Friday, November 16: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Entrepreneurship Networking Night
Interested in entrepreneurship? This event will bring together undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, professors, alumni, and local entrepreneurs to provide an opportunity for networking and socializing. Refreshments will be provided
No RSVP Required
University of Rochester, Hirst Lounge

Friday, November 16
Startup Labs Syracuse - Application Deadline
Startup Labs is a three week program providing seed capital, mentorship and technical support to teams in an effort to help validate their team and business model to later stage investors. The goal is to help early stage startups succeed and accelerate their growth with capital and support from influencers

November 16-18
Buffalo Startup Weekend
Startup Weekend is an intense 54 hour event which focuses on building a web or mobile application which could form the basis of a credible business over the course of a weekend
Medaille College, Buffalo, NY

Monday, November 19: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Skills to Get – and Stay—in the Game
Guest Speaker: Joan Kinsella, Freelance Musician
Eastman School, MC 320

Monday, November 26: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Online Branding and Social Media
Guest Speakers: Gavin Thomas and Alex Weiser, Butler/Till Media
Eastman School, MC 320

Thursday, November 29: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Virtual Enterprises Business Plan Judging
A Collaboration among the College, Simon School, and Nazareth College
Free pizza provided to all student volunteer judges
Schlegel 107
Register Online

November 30 - December 2
Syracuse Startup Weekend
Startup Weekend is an intense 54 hour event which focuses on building a web or mobile application which could form the basis of a credible business over the course of a weekend
The Syracuse Technology Garden, Syracuse, NY

Monday, December 10: 4:00pm
TEAM M.S. Degree Program Information Session
Center for Entrepreneurship, 1-211 Carol Simon Hall
Register by calling (585) 276-3500 or emailing andrea.galati@rochester.edu

Kauffman Entrepreneurial Year (KEY) Calendar

Click here to view more information about the Kauffman Entrepreneurial Year Program

Kauffman Entrepreneurial Year (KEY) Information Sessions Fall 2012
All information sessions will be held from 4:00pm to 5:00pm in Lattimore 306A

  • Wednesday, September 12
  • Tuesday, September 18
  • Wednesday, September 26
  • Tuesday, October 2
  • Wednesday, October 10

Thursday, November 1: 4:00pm
Kauffman Entrepreneurial Year (KEY) Application Due
Submit to Liz Monte in Lattimore 312

Simon Graduate School of Business
Lectures and Roundtables

All Simon School lectures require pre-registration to Daina Bullwinkel.

Wednesday, September 5: 12:40pm-1:20pm
Kalmbach Leadership Lecture Series:
Brian Prince ‘86, Director, President, and CEO, Aozara Bank Ltd.
Schlegel 407

Tuesday, October 23: 12:50pm-1:30pm
Kalmbach Leadership Lecture Series:
Tomio Taki, Managing Member, Takihyo LLC
Schlegel 207

Thursday, November 8: 12:50pm-1:30pm - Cancelled
Farash Executive Lecture:
Alexandre Pierantoni, Partner, Price Waterhouse
Gleason 119

Monday, November 12: 12:50pm-1:30pm
Kalmbach Leadership Lecture Series:
Chris McWilton, US President of MasterCard Worldwide
Schlegel 407

Monday, November 26: 5:00pm-5:40pm
Kalmbach Leadership Lecture Series:
James McConeghy, CFO, Chobani
Gleason 118

Thursday, December 6: 12:40pm-1:20pm
Farash Executive Lecture:
Fred Frank, Owner, Dr. Frank’s Wines
Gleason 119


Global Entrepreneurship Week Events: November 2012

http://www.unleashingideas.org


Eastman School of Music

Monday, November 5: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Jim Doser
"Networking, Schmoozing, Politicking, Advocating, Ethics and Unspoken Rules of the Workplace"
Eastman School, MC 320

Monday, November 12
“Classical Music is Dying – or is it?” Webinar
Speakers: Carlos Javier, Chris Thibdeau
This webinar will be a discussion focused on the plight of classical music and its decline in popular culture. While it may seem that classical music is “dying,” there are programs and individuals that are seeking to revitalize the orchestral world. Join us as leaders of several innovative programs from around the country discuss how they are making in impact in their communities
Registration is Free
Learn More

Thursday, November 15: 7:45pm-8:45pm
Eastman New Venture Challenge Workshop
The Eastman New Venture Challenge is a contest to encourage new thinking and innovative ideas in music. It gives students the opportunity to develop a project proposal that could result in the launch of a new entrepreneurial initiative
Eastman School of Music, IML suite, Miller Center

Monday, November 19: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Skills to Get – and Stay—in the Game
Guest Speaker: Joan Kinsella, Freelance Musician
Eastman School, MC 320

Monday, November 26: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Online Branding and Social Media
Guest Speakers: Gavin Thomas and Alex Weiser, Butler/Till Media
Eastman School, MC 320

Warner Graduate School of Education

Wednesday, November 14: 12:00pm-1:00pm
Warner Lunch Hour Discussion:
"Entrepreneurship in Education: Charter School Leadership"
Laura Rebel Gross, President and Co-Founder, Young Women's College Prep, Inc., and Jennifer Gkourlias, EDD (Warner '07), Founding Principal, Young Women's College Prep
No RSVP Necessary
Dewey 1-305

Rochester Regional Business Plan Competition

2013 Rochester Regional Business Plan Contest and Celebration of Entrepreneurship Web Site

The 2013 Rochester Regional Business Plan Contest encourages entrepreneurship and recognizes new, high-growth ventures in the Greater Rochester New York Region. This year's event offers contestants a chance at winning up to $50,000 in cash and prizes.


Contest Eligibility

  • The contest is open to for-profit companies headquartered in the Greater Rochester region (Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates Counties). Companies should have a scalable business concept with high growth potential. Companies must be early-stage defined as:
  • 1) Less than $250,000 of outside cash investment.
  • 2) Less than $500,000 cumulative revenue excluding research grants.

Judging Criteria

The winners will be selected by a panel of distinguished entrepreneurs and investors, and announced on Thursday, April 18th at the fifth Annual Celebration of Entrepreneurship Luncheon, which will also feature highlights and recognition of other community entrepreneurial successes. Registration opens Thursday, January 5. Applications for the contest are due by Thursday, January 31.


Timeline of Events

Thursday, January 3
Registration Opens

Thursday, January 31
Registration Deadline

Monday, March 3: 5:00pm
Executive Summaries Due for the Rochester Regional Business Plan Competition

Thursday, March 14: 5:00pm
Semi-Finalists Selected and Notified

Tuesday, March 19
Semi-Finalists Business Plans Due for the Rochester Regional Business Plan Competition

Thursday, March 26: 1:00-5:00pm
Semi-Finalists Presentations

Thursday, March 28
Finalists Selected and Notified

Thursday, April 18: Noon-1:30pm
Fifth Annual Celebration of Entrepreneurship Luncheon
Contest Winners Announced
Hyatt Regency Hotel Rochester, Grand Ballroom


Rochester Regional Business Plan Competition Workshops

Wednesday, February 6: 6:30-8:30pm
Workshop 1: “The Business Plan: An Overview”  

Wednesday, February 13: 6:30-8:30pm
Workshop 2: “Writing the Plan”  

Wednesday, February 20: 6:30-8:30pm
Workshop 3: “Completing the Plan”  

Wednesday, February 27: 6:30-8:30pm
Workshop 4: “Practice Pitch and Feedback”  


Rochester Clinical & Translational Research Curriculum Seminar Series

The Clinical & Translational Science Institute has planned an exciting series of lectures. These seminars are typically held each Tuesday from 12:15pm-1:15pm during the Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 semesters. All of the lectures will take place in the Helen Wood Hall Auditorium (1W-304).

Click here to view the calendar schedule of these seminars on the Clinical & Translational Science Institute's site.


Skills for UR Leaders

The Rochester Center for Community Leadership (RCCL) offers workshops on a variety of topics for students and student groups; all workshops are scheduled at the request of students and student groups. Please click here for more information on the RCCL, and to request a specific workshop

Current Workshop Topics:

  • Meeting Management
  • Values Inventory
  • The Diversity Spectrum
  • Consensus Building
  • Leadership Styles
  • Group Dynamics
  • Program Planning
  • Goal Setting
  • Making the Transition
  • Conflict Resolution