Richland County Location~                            Announcement

I&E Trade Show Scheduled

The Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club was created in Jan of 2007, by a group interested in supporting one another through resource sharing, education, and networking in a supportive environment. 

2009 I&E Expo - UW-Richland Pippin Conference Room

It is where people learn the proper steps to exploring their ideas and are supported and motivated by their peers.  Ideas come off the shelf, are dusted off and gain some ground toward a reality.  Setting dreams in motion, and some old-fashioned elbow grease can get you to the next level.

Success does not always require talent or intelligence.  Research from the past decade supports the idea that persistence is equally important.  When faced with miscellaneous setbacks, persistence, rather than genius, will prevail.  How we deal with obstacles can be the greatest indicator of success.  Philosophy and problem solving is only half the battle; it takes dedication to roll up your sleeves and actually solve them.

Meetings are usually held on the third Wednesday of each month at the Chamber of Commerce office at 397 W. Seminary St., Richland Center, WI, beginning at 6 pm.

There are no fees or formal membership at this time. If you would like to be on the mailing list, please send an e-mail to rcedc@mwt.net

Meeting Schedule:

Facilitators:

• James Schneider
• Wayne Morgenthaler
• Steve Kohlstedt
• Meegan Thompson

Announcements:

January 5, 2010 -

Secretary Leinenkugel Seeks Wisconsin Partners for
National Entrepreneurship Week 2010

MADISON – The fourth annual recognition of National Entrepreneurship Week (NEW) occurs February 20 through February 27, 2010.  Sponsored by the National Consortium for Education Excellence, National Entrepreneurship Week is a celebration of American entrepreneurs and the educational programs currently preparing youth to develop a passion toward entrepreneurship as a viable career option.

Last year, organizations hosted events that celebrated the power of entrepreneurship throughout Wisconsin,” said Department of Commerce (Commerce) Secretary Richard J. Leinenkugel. “Once again, we’d like to encourage state and local government, schools, nonprofit organizations, entrepreneurs and community leaders to observe the week by hosting events.”

The focus of this fourth year’s celebration includes the celebration of Wisconsin’s entrepreneurs and the lifelong learning educational opportunities that prepare the NEW business leaders of the future.  Organizations will find resources to support their event and program planning on the National Consortium for Education Excellence web site at http://www.nationaleweek.org/.   

With the theme Entrepreneurship Empowers Everyone, organizations are encouraged to begin planning now. Joining in the recognition of National Entrepreneurship Week provides our leaders, educators and entrepreneurs from every walk of life with an opportunity to once again celebrate Wisconsin’s entrepreneurial spirit.

In collaboration with the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs Network, our state will heighten the awareness of Wisconsin’s entrepreneurial spirit by utilizing the social networking media, DPI’s YouTube.

As social media has profoundly changed the way entrepreneurs connect, by utilizing YouTube.  

Wisconsin entrepreneurs have the opportunity to be a part of the state’s celebration and gain recognition of their entrepreneurial spirit.

To learn how to showcase your entrepreneurial story on DPI YouTube or to promote E-Week events through the National Entrepreneurship Week web site contact Carol Dunn, Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Entrepreneurship, at 608-267-0297 or carol.dunn@wisconsin.gov for submission guidelines