How to get involved:
Spread your entrepreneurial news related to the Jacksonville region, celebrate an entrepreneur, post an entrepreneurial quote/reflection, or host an entrepreneurial event and share it on social media: #GEWinJAX Global Entrepreneurship Week In the Jacksonville Region: Baker, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns.
What is Global Entrepreneurship Week?
Global Entrepreneurship Week is the world’s largest celebration of the innovators and job creators who launch startups that bring ideas to life, drive economic growth and expand human welfare. During one week each November, GEW inspires people in more than 160 countries through local, national and global activities designed to help them explore their potential as self-starters and innovators. These activities, from large-scale competitions and events to intimate networking gatherings, connect participants to potential collaborators, mentors and even investors—introducing them to new possibilities and exciting opportunities. (more...)
Related JAX Chamber activities for Global Entrepreneurship Week in Jacksonville:
Chamber member Ed Baldwin who is a founder of Profile Gorilla, JAX Bridges alumni, and Startup Quest Mentor to make major announcement regarding innovation district in Downtown Jacksonville this week.
Carlton Robinson, Senior Director of JAX Chamber Entrepreneurial Growth Division to join area entrepreneurial resource providers in establishing a new global approach to entrepreneurial ecosystems at the Bridge2Biz event.
JAX Chamber: Through its JAX Bridges program the chamber is poised to connect another cohort of entrepreneurs with business opportunity at its Bridge2Biz Event. Participants will engage with strong speakers, connect with major corporations, and obtain a new tool from the Denver entrepreneurial ecosystem as they continue their journey of business development in JAX Bridges. One participant will be featured on WJXT Look Local. (Registration required) November 18, 2015, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
UNF University Center, 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224
JAX USA Partnership: JAXUSA Partnership Regional Economic Development Forum. Regional partners in economic development to discuss progress of entrepreneurship in the region; advances made to Innovate Northeast Florida 5 year plan; and highlight entrepreneurial successes. (registration required)
November 20, 2015, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
UNF University Center, 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224