Global Entrepreneurship Week
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (11/17/2014) – Join the Growth Alliance for Greater Evansville this week as we participate in Global Entrepreneurship Week; the world’s largest celebration of innovators and job creators who launch start-ups that bring ideas to life, drive economic growth and expand human welfare.
What is the purpose of Global Entrepreneurship Week? Global Entrepreneurship Week, referred to as GEW, inspires innovators through local, national and global activities designed to help them explore their potential as self-starters and innovators. This year, 140 countries will host activities for GEW, ranging from large-scale competitions and events to initiate networking gatherings, connecting participants to potential collaborators, mentors and even investors— introducing them to new possibilities and exciting opportunities.
Activities hosted by and/or sponsored by the Growth Alliance this week include: a makerspace soft opening, open house for the The Station co-working space at Innovation Pointe, a Kauffman New Venture class, and an Evansville Tech on Tap Event, featuring: Matterfab 3D Printing in Metals.
#GEW2014 EVENTS
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2014
 MarkerSpace Soft Opening
TIME: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. LOCATION: Innovation Pointe, 318 Main Street, Basement Level Planning for a makerspace at Innovation Pointe is underway. Stop by Tuesday evening to check- out what will be, The MakerStation. Makers are invited to bring their tools to create and collaborate with others.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2014
 Co-Working Space Open House
TIME: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. LOCATION: Innovation Pointe, 318 Main Street, Second Floor Are you curious about co-working? Stop by The Station at Innovation Pointe to tour the space, ask questions, play some games, and enjoy free food and drinks!
318 Main Street, Second Floor
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2014
 Kauffman New Venture Course
TIME: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. LOCATION: Innovation Pointe, 318 Main Street, 1st floor
The Growth Alliance kicks-off the second round of New Venture classes this year, as six local entrepreneurs test the feasibility of their new venture before launching. Scholarships for the Spring 2015 New Ventures course are now available! Visit the Growth Alliance website for details.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2014
 Evansville Tech on Tap, MatterFab 3D Printing in Metals
TIME: 5:30 p.m. LOCATION: Tin Man, 1430 West Franklin Street
Learn about Evansville Tech on Tap member, Matt Burris. Matt believed he could build a 3D printer able to print using metals like stainless steel and titanium. Matt began this quest by buying a high power laser on ebay and built a prototype. Last year he pulled up stakes and moved to the Bay Area to join the Lumnos Hardware Accelerator. Matt now has a functional printer which appears nearly ready to disrupt the price of printing in metals. Enjoy free pizza & a cash bar. Please RSVP on Meetup.com.
