Calendar of Events

Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
Champlain College, Alumni Auditorium
BYOBiz Speaking from Experience Series: Join Win Smith, entrepreneur and principal owner of Sugarbush Resort, as he shares his adventures about acquiring the resort and restoring it to one of Vermont’s premier ski destinations. The vision, mission, the ups and the downs of returning the luster to a "tired" brand, building a team dedicated to providing a superior guest experience, and a bright long-term future for this Vermont institution. Plus, some fun giveaways including a student season pass to Sugarbush Ski Resort and more…Must be present to win! Admission is free.

Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
Champlain College, S.D. Ireland Family Center
for Global Business & Technology – Room 112:
BYOBiz Speaking from Experience Series: Snow Farm Vineyard owner, entrepreneur, and attorney, Harrison Liebowitz will share his career path and what it is like to change the law to accommodate a business…anecdotal entrepreneurial experiences will be discussed. Admission is free.

Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
Champlain College, S.D. Ireland Family Center
for Global Business & Technology – Room 217:
BYOBiz Speaking from Experience Series: Champlain alumnus and owner of Wendell’s Furniture, Wendell Farrell ’71 will share his experiences and adventures as a serial entrepreneur and advertising spokesperson. Admission is free.

Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
Champlain College, Alumni Auditorium:
BYOBiz Young Entrepreneurs Panel: Hear four young entrepreneurs, Michael Adams (Eddie’s Energy Bars), Andy Rossmeissl (Brighter Planet), Steve Cleary (EESA), and Trevor Crist (Inntopia.com) tell their stories and share their experiences about starting and building their diverse businesses in Vermont. Admission is free.

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 8:30 p.m.
Champlain College, Alumni Auditorium:
BYOBiz and Career Services Elevator Pitch Competition – Students compete for distinction and prizes in three “elevator pitch" categories: entrepreneurs, job seekers, nonprofit and social activists. In ninety seconds, students persuade “celebrity" judges and the audience that they have what it takes to succeed. Admission is free.

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
Champlain College, Alumni Auditorium:
BYOBiz Speaking from Experience Series: The featured speaker is Andy McKelvey, accomplished entrepreneur and the founder of TMP, Inc., which ultimately expanded to become the parent company of Monster.com. He is also the founder of the McKelvey Foundation, an organization dedicated to the success of young entrepreneurs by providing scholarships to students who run their own businesses. Join Andy as he shares his unique story, expertise, and wisdom. Admission is free.