The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation invites you to an exclusive session at the National Press Club to discuss the State of Entrepreneurship

12:30 to 2 p.m.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010

The National Press Club
529 14th St. NW, 13th Floor - Washington, DC 20045

Please join us as the Kauffman Foundation presents an overview of entrepreneurship and the critical role it plays in our economic recovery. Carl Schramm, president and CEO of the Kauffman Foundation, will deliver a comprehensive address assessing the state of entrepreneurship in America, including the challenges facing new businesses and solutions for fueling job growth as part of the economic recovery. In addition, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke will provide remarks about the administration's plans to encourage the growth of entrepreneurship.

After Secretary Locke's remarks, a panel discussion will be held to continue the dialog. Confirmed panelists include:

  • Reggie Aggarwal, founder and CEO of Cvent, a Washington-based profitable venture-backed CRM software company with 500+ employees
  • Frank L. Douglas, president and CEO of the Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron and former founder and executive director of Massachusetts Institute of Technology's (MIT) Center for Biomedical Innovation
  • Mary Naylor, founder and CEO of VIPdesk, a pioneer of premium home-based contact center solutions and concierge services with a client roster of more than 70 blue-chip clients with over 10 million customers
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Overview of Schedule

12:30 p.m.: State of Entrepreneurship Address by Carl Schramm, followed by remarks from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke

1 to 2 p.m.: Lunch and Panel Discussion

 

Doors open and check-in begins at noon

 

How to Register

Seating is limited so please register by January 14, 2010.

Reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. You will be notified if your registration is confirmed. Full schedule and event details can be found on this site.

 

This is an exclusive invitation. Please contact Smita Saran (smita.saran@edelman.com) if you would like to pass this invitation to a colleague.

 

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Smita Saran

Smita.saran@edelman.com

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