Learn how two former teachers teamed up to create a thriving new business. Starting with one old sewing machine and one big idea, this duo has built a powerful niche brand working with charitable organizations, media and artists. Learn how they did it and where they are headed with their entrepreneurial adventure at the free lecture. . The event is at 7 p.m. in Alumni Auditorium at Champlain College. It is open to the public.

The Speaking from Experience Series is sponsored by Champlain College's BYOBiz Program, which mentors student entrepreneurs and their businesses and The Coleman Foundation. For more information, contact Bloch at BYOBiz@champlain.edu, call 865-6490, or visit www.champlain.edu/byobiz.html

            Champlain College, a private baccalaureate institution, was founded in 1878. Champlain has 2,000 undergraduate students and is ranked 12th in the top tier of Best Baccalaureate Colleges in the North by 2009 America's Best Colleges, published by U.S. News & World Report.  Champlain offers study abroad programs with campuses in Dublin, Ireland and Montreal, Quebec and extensive online and continuing professional education. To learn more about Champlain College, visit www.champlain.edu. 

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