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SUMMARY:The Six Week Startup
DESCRIPTION:In this new year\, Louisiana Tech University continues engaging entrepreneurs and innovators across north Louisiana.  Over the next few weeks\, there are several ways for young founders and business leaders to get connected\, gain information\, and make headway pursuing new opportunities.\n\n \n\nThe Six Week Startup focuses on establishing business viability through the development of a business model canvas.  This training series is held at 6:00 PM on alternating Tuesdays   January 9\, January 23\, February 6 and February 20.\n\n \n\nOn Tuesday\, January 16 at 6:00 PM\, entrepreneurs can learn to effectively convey their message\, practice their delivery and receive feedback on how to create awareness\, gain favor\, build support and elicit action for their business concepts at the Prepare for and Practice Your Pitch workshop.\n\n \n\nNew ventures in north Louisiana are invited to present their big idea at the Won in One pitch competition to compete for cash prizes\, gain audience support\, win judge's votes and generate interest for their enterprise on Thursday\, January 18 at 6:00 PM.\n\n \n\nEach of these events is FREE and will be held at the Louisiana Tech University Rawle Enterprise Center at 509 W Alabama Ave in Ruston.  More information about the January calendar and other events is available by calling 318 257-3537 or emailing tbdc@latech.edu. \n\n \n\nFrom the initial idea\, through the development of a business model and investor deck\, at the launch of a new venture and into the ongoing operations\, startups and their founders have a long and challenging road.  You can be a great help and inspiration throughout this journey.  As an experienced and successful business leader\, please attend some of our events to offer insight\, experience and encouragement.\n\n \n\nYou can also help us identify and involve the most promising individuals.  As you encounter young and aspiring entrepreneurs\, forward this message or contact information and share the opportunity for these future leaders to become engaged in training\, networking\, counseling and support through the university.\n\n \n\nLouisiana Tech is excited about the development and growth of north Louisiana's entrepreneurial spirit\, our new business founders\, and their emerging enterprises.  We also invite and appreciate your support for their success.\n\n \n\nBest Regards\, \n\nKathy Wyatt\, Director\n\nEnterprise Center and Technology Business Development Center\n\nLouisiana Tech University\n\nP.O. Box 3145\, Ruston\, LA  71272\n\nPhone: 318 257-3537\n\nFax: 318 257-4442\n\nEmail: kwyatt@cloud.latech.edu
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="color:black\;">In this new year\, Louisiana Tech University continues engaging entrepreneurs and innovators across north Louisiana.&nbsp\; Over the next few weeks\, there are several ways for young founders and business leaders to get connected\, gain information\, and make headway pursuing new opportunities.</span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="color:black\;">The <strong>Six Week Startup</strong> focuses on establishing business viability through the development of a business model canvas.&nbsp\; This training series is held at 6:00 PM on alternating Tuesdays &ndash\; January 9\, January 23\, February 6 and February 20.</span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="color:black\;">On Tuesday\, January 16 at 6:00 PM\, entrepreneurs can learn to effectively convey their message\, practice their delivery and receive feedback on how to create awareness\, gain favor\, build support and elicit action for their business concepts at the <strong>Prepare for and Practice Your Pitch</strong> workshop.</span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="color:black\;">New ventures in north Louisiana are invited to present their big idea at the <strong>Won in One pitch competition</strong> to compete for cash prizes\, gain audience support\, win judge&rsquo\;s votes and generate interest for their enterprise on Thursday\, January 18 at 6:00 PM.</span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="color:black\;">Each of these events is FREE and will be held at the Louisiana Tech University Rawle Enterprise Center at 509 W Alabama Ave in Ruston.&nbsp\; More information about the January calendar and other events is available by calling 318 257-3537 or emailing <a href="mailto:tbdc@latech.edu">tbdc@latech.edu</a>.&nbsp\;</span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="color:black\;">From the initial idea\, through the development of a business model and investor deck\, at the launch of a new venture and into the ongoing operations\, startups and their founders have a long and challenging road.&nbsp\; You can be a great help and inspiration throughout this journey.&nbsp\; As an experienced and successful business leader\, please attend some of our events to offer insight\, experience and encouragement.</span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="color:black\;">You can also help us identify and involve the most promising individuals.&nbsp\; As you encounter young and aspiring entrepreneurs\, forward this message or contact information and share the opportunity for these future leaders to become engaged in training\, networking\, counseling and support through the university.</span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="color:black\;">Louisiana Tech is excited about the development and growth of north Louisiana&rsquo\;s entrepreneurial spirit\, our new business founders\, and their emerging enterprises.&nbsp\; We also invite and appreciate your support for their success.</span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="color:black\;">Best Regards\,&nbsp\;</span><br />\n<em><strong><span style="color:#006FC9\;">Kathy Wyatt\, Director</span></strong></em><br />\n<span style="color:black\;">Enterprise Center and Technology Business Development Center</span><br />\n<strong><span style="color:red\;">Louisiana Tech University</span></strong><br />\n<span style="color:black\;">P.O. Box 3145\, Ruston\, LA &nbsp\;71272</span><br />\n<span style="color:black\;">Phone: 318 257-3537</span><br />\n<span style="color:black\;">Fax: 318 257-4442</span><br />\n<span style="color:black\;">Email: </span><span style="color:#757B80\;"><a href="mailto:kwyatt@cloud.latech.edu">kwyatt@cloud.latech.edu</a></span></span></span>
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