Global Entrepreneurship Week

Last year, the Kauffman Foundation in the U.S. and Make Your Mark , a business-led government-backed campaign in the United Kingdom, launched Global Entrepreneurship Week--one week out of the year when people around the world celebrate entrepreneurs. The goal is to inspire young people to be innovative, creative, think of new ways of doing old things AND become entrepreneurs.

Poudre River Public Library District is celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week Nov. 16 – 22, 2009 by offering a series of films that introduce young entrepreneurs and the work they do.

During the week, we’re bringing in three young successful film makers from the TriMedia Film Festival to discuss how they launched their film making careers, how they enter film festivals, and more. Nick Tart, a CSU student and local entrepreneur who launched JuniorBiz, will discuss how young people can start their own businesses. We’re also showing one of Entrepreneur.com’s top ten films about entrepreneurs, Pursuit of Happyness, and a recent documentary, Lemonade Stories: Extraordinary Entrepreneurs and the Mothers Who Made Them (including Richard Branson and Russell Simmons--two major sponsors of Global Entrepreneurship Week). I hope you can come to one or all of the programs.

Here is the line up:
Tuesday, November 17, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Main Library 201 Peterson St.
A series of short films from TriMedia Film Festival! Three young film makers will discuss making a successful film, showcase their emerging entrepreneurial talents, and share their experiences entering film festivals.

Wednesday, November 18, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Council Tree Library 2733 Council Tree Ave.
Pursuit of Happyness, film starring Will Smith--rated one of the top 10 films about entrepreneurs by Entrepreneur.com--with a short about Chris Gardner.

Thursday, November 19, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Council Tree Library 2733 Council Tree Ave.
Lemonade Stories - a film about extraordinary entrepreneurs and the mothers who made them. Discussion with Nick Tart, Founder JuniorBiz, LLC.

With Global Entrepreneurship Week’s goal to inspire young people to embrace innovation, imagination and creativity, I think our programming will encourage young people to think big, turn their ideas into reality, and make their mark.

The week is expected to exceed 3 million people worldwide, and 8,800 organizations around the globe. Check out the activities in your region at www.unleashingideas.org.

By the way, the Kauffman Foundation is a private nonpartisan foundation that works to harness the power of entrepreneurship and innovation to grow economies and improve human welfare. Founded by late entrepreneur and philanthropist Ewing Marion Kauffman, the Foundation is based in Kansas City, Mo. and has approximately $2 billion in assets. Please visit their wonderful website, www.kauffman.org and follow on Twitter.