Outcome Labs

As we celebrate the long holiday weekend here in the United States, we hope everyone takes a moment to reflect and remember.

First, remember that the people who signed the Declaration and those that supported them, despite their flaws and prejudices, risked all to bring a dream to life a new country where freedom and opportunity could flourish…

Then consider that, despite all the challenges and disappointments in bringing that dream to life, that what we share, what brings us together is so, so much greater than the things we disagree about…

And, as we celebrate and watch the fireworks tonight,  let’s all take a minute to say a prayer for those that have gone into harms way,especially those that gave their last full measure of devotion for that dream… for each one of us,

Happy Birthday!

As we enjoy the holiday weekend with family and friends, please take a moment to remember
those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms and their families.

Photo courtesy of Arlington National Cemetery

Never forget!

Are you ready to launch your business in South Florida? Come pitch the experts and be sure!

On Friday, June 18th, 2010, the Pino Entrepreneurship Center at FIU will host its very own “Shark Tank”. The Shark Tank is your opportunity to have your business plan reviewed and critiqued by our panel of local entrepreneurs and investors. Reconstruct and strengthen your plan to provide your company its blueprint towards success.

Come prepared to present! You will have the opportunity to give an 8-minute pitch on their business. If you have a prototype for your product you are encouraged to bring it with you. There will be a 10 minute Q & A session after the presentation where our panel of experts will share their advice on your product or service. You are also encouraged to submit an executive summary of your business plan to entrepreneurship@fiu.edu ahead of time in order to receive even more valuable feedback.

It’s just 95 bucks to participate! FIU students and alumni get a discount. The discount is also extended to any 2010 Miami Herald Business Plan Challenge participants!

Don’t have a plan yet, but thinking about it. Come watch others survive the “Tank” and learn how!

Thanks to Yeang Ch’ng of Boston for the shark!

Join us next week to talk about Social Media Marketing

Register today!

The Eugenio Pino and Family Global Entrepreneurship Center at Florida International University has announced it’s Spring 2010 Entrepreneur’s How To Webinar Series. This series explores and gives practical advice for anyone starting or building a business.

If you are free this Friday (Dec 4th, 2009), please join us for a workshop on Conversational Marketing at Florida International University.

The session will explore how your business can  harness the power of contemporary conversational marketing to engage and encourage the communities you care about and, hopefully, to “ride the groundswell” that will dramatically grow your business.

You can get more information and enroll here.