Vesta Mobile Hosts Press Conference For National Entrepenuers WeekFeb 19, 2009 7:00 PM MST
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2008/02/19
Vesta Mobile Hosts Press Conference For National Entrepenuers Week
BALTIMORE, MD – EYE for Change, Inc and EDAC (Entrepreneurial Development & Assistance Center) of Morgan State University invite the media to a press conference celebrating the kick off of NEW- National Entrepreneurship Week in Maryland to be held on Friday, February 22, 2008 at the Baltimore office of Vesta Mobile Solutions. The event will proceed at 10:00am
"More than 70 percent of American high school students would like to open their own business someday, and over 10 percent of American adults are actively planning to become entrepreneurs in their local communities," said Congressman David Price (NC-04). Price's bill, House Resolution 699, further calls upon the federal government, state and local governments, schools, nonprofit organizations, and others to observe National Entrepreneurship Week annually with special events in support of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship education programs.
So, EYE (Engaging Youth Entrepreneurs) for Change, Inc and EDAC of Morgan State University are heading up National Entrepreneurship Week February 23 through March 1, 2008 along with an extensive list of partners in Maryland. Partners include E.Y.E. (Engaging Youth Entrepreneurs) for Change, Inc., EDAC (Entrepreneurial Development & Assistance Center), United States Small Business Administration, Greater Baltimore Leadership Association, Constant Contact, V-MAC Wellness Company LLC, Community Law Center, Sweet Potato Kids, Black Men In Charge, Manjoe Insurance Agency, Heart-n-Hustle, National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship(NFTE), Black Professional Men, Inc., Networkbaltimore.net, Strategic Economics Solutions, LLC & Community Action Partnership, The Jewel House, Inc., Ryan C. Greene Holdings, LLC, Division of Small Business MD Department of Business and Economic Development, Vesta Mobile Solutions, and Maryland Entrepreneur Quarterly.
Educators, state and local governments, schools, nonprofit organizations, and others throughout Maryland are invited to participate in the special events and introduce the youth of our nation to their opportunities to be self reliant with the development of entrepreneurial skills. To view the special activities planned for National Entrepreneurship Week visit www.nationaleweek.com , click on state calendar, and click MD for a full list of activities.
EYE for Change, Inc mission is to provide opportunities for youth to develop an entrepreneurial attitude, high financial IQ, and leadership skills to become agents of change in their communities and the economy. For more information please visit www.eyeforchange.org. EDAC mission is to help businesses "mprove and progress". For more info please visit www.edacmorgan.com.